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Brazil vs Switzerland LIVE World Cup 2018: Philippe Coutinho goal cancelled out by Steven Zuber equaliser, 1-1

Follow all the latest news from the second Group E match in Russia

Molly Hudson
Saturday 16 June 2018 16:27 EDT
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Brazil are the hot favourite this year and are hoping to add a sixth World Cup title to their trophy cabinet.

The South American giants have had an excellent display of form, losing only one game out of 21 and conceded five goals in the process.

Switzerland, on the other hand, are looking to give the Brazilians a challenge, after only losing one out of 17 games since the Euro 2016.

Both squads have a good chance at snatching three points but with the Swiss being the clear underdogs in their group, a draw would be a massive boost for them.

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What time is kick-off?

Brazil vs Switzerland kicks off at 7pm BST.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown on ITV.

Odds

Brazil: 2/5

Switzerland: 15/2

Draw: 7/2

Prediction

Brazil 1-1 Switzerland.

But who do you think will win? Let us know by voting above.

64 mins: The Brazilians look like a different side to the one that overwhelmed the Swiss defence early on. Switzerland having some more possession and looking to get the ball out wide

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:22

67 mins: Willian with some good skill to beat his defender down the right, but blazes a shot over the bar

Paulinho replaced by Renato Augusto, whilst Behrami eventually picks up a yellow for one of many challenges on Neymar

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:26

70 mins: Coutinho makes himself a chance with some beautiful chest control to beat the defender, but he slices his effort wide

Behrami, after his yellow, is substituted for Zakaria

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:28

73 mins: Jesus down in the penalty area, after being felled by Akanji, VAR reviewed the decision for play to continue, but contact looks to be minimal and we move on

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:33

Our reporter in Russia thinks Brazil and Gabriel Jesus SHOULD have been awarded a penalty. What do you think?

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:35

79 mins: A sight you don't want to see as a tired Swiss defender? Roberto Firmino. He's on in place of Gabriel Jesus

Another attacking talent is on for Switzerland, Breel Embolo replaces Serferovic up front 

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:37

84 mins: Are we approaching shock two of the day? Brazil running out of time to find a way past a stubborn Switzerland

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:42

87 mins: Lichtsteiner makes way for Lang. Arsenal's new signing really put a shift in for his team

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:45

88 mins: It's a chance for Brazil's brightest star, Neymar. He catches his header almost too well, and it's straight at Sommer in the Swiss goal

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:46

90 mins: That was the chance for Brazil! A Neymar free-kick connects with Firmino's head, and draws a good save from Sommer, Brazil inches away from connecting with the rebound too

Molly Hudson17 June 2018 20:49

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