Monday 23/06/2014, 22:00, World Cup Group A, Cameroon vs Brazil

Cameroon vs Brazil Betting Preview

If Cameroon are to advance to the next stage of World Cup 2014, they should not rely on the points collected in the final match of the group phase. Competing against Brazil on its home soil is almost a mission impossible, but points could be collected in the other two games. The South Americans won't settle for a point even if they are already sure of winning Group A, but they will probably not push for a wide margin victory either.Cameroon vs Brazil Betting Odds

At Bet365

Cameroon 13.00, Draw 6.50, Brazil 1.20

Cameroon vs Brazil Betting Tips

Brazil plays offensive football and it has the strikers to exercise constant pressure over virtually any opponent, but it also improved the defensive greatly. Scolari is a smart manager who plays the long game and won't allow petty ambitions get in his way, and this includes players who dream of becoming top scorers. They will have plenty of opportunities if Brazil makes a deep run at the World Cup, so they need to be patient and stick to the indications given by the manager.

Defeating Croatia and Mexico would virtually ensure qualification from the first position and at least in theory a draw would be enough in the last match. Brazil won't take unnecessary chances and will try to win the match, but they would gladly settle for a narrow margin victory. The idea is to avoid unnecessary injuries, because regardless of who wins Group B, they will be facing a tough runner-up.

Cameroon is not exactly a great defensive team and trying to keep a clean sheet against a team such as Brazil is usually a mistake. The problem is that the African nation doesn't have too many options and will try to prevent the opponents from scoring, while doing their best to put one in the net. Advancing to the last 16 is a tough mission for Cameroon, but if Eto'o plays at 100% in each game, they have a chance.

Key Facts

• In the last 15 games, Brazil won 14 times and they are riding a eight-game winning streak, with six of the recent victories being to nil
• The last time the two teams met was in the confederations cup when Cameroon won by 1-0

Cameroon vs Brazil Betting Odds Prediction

Brazil will probably emerge victorious in this match as well, but they are unlikely to win by three or more goals. That's why punters should take the cover of a 2:0 Asian handicap at odds of 1.83 with Bet365, because if Brazil with by exactly 2 goals the stakes will be returned. A narrow margin victory for the South Americans would be more than satisfying for all parties involved, including punters.

Bet: Cameroon +2 goals @ 1.83 with Bet365