Brisbane provides Brazil with a second chance to settle nerves in Oceania, as Carlo Ancelotti’s side meet Australia again at Accor Stadium after a dramatic first encounter on Friday. Rayan’s 95th-minute finish, created by Raphinha, rescued a draw for the Seleção.
The repeat fixture arrives with Brazil still seeking reassurance after their World Cup round-of-16 exit against Norway. Ancelotti is expected to field a strong side for the final Australian stop of this international window.
Quick facts
- Match: Australia v Brazil
- Venue: Accor Stadium, Brisbane
- Kick-off: 12:00 Spanish time
- Australia coach: Tony Popovic
- Brazil coach: Carlo Ancelotti
- Next Brazil fixture: India in Calcutta on Saturday, October 3, at 16:00 Spanish time
Raphinha played the full 90 minutes in the opening match, the only Brazilian forward to do so, although he was not used through the middle. The Barcelona player may now be moved into the No. 9 role, with Ancelotti considering an approach that has brought him exceptional returns at club level under Hansi Flick.
In that central position, Raphinha has scored 14 times in eight appearances for Barcelona. Brazil hope his current club form can translate to the international stage in Brisbane.
Vinicius Junior and Bruno Guimaraes are also set to retain their places after starting Friday’s game, even though neither completed it. Rayan, whose late intervention spared Brazil defeat, is likewise in line to feature again.
Australia are expected to include Beach, Circati, Bos, Behich, Souttar, Herrington, Metcalfe, O’Neill, Volpato, Irvine and Irankunda in Popovic’s side.
Ancelotti’s probable Brazil team is Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Vitor Reis and Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimaraes and Danilo; Estevao, Rayan, Vinicius Junior and Raphinha.
After Brisbane, Brazil will travel on to Calcutta for their match with India before the squad disperses to rejoin their clubs.
