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Serbia vs Brazil LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score, goals and updates plus prediction, how to watch online, team news, line-ups, betting odds

Follow all the live coverage from the final round of games in Group E

Michael Jones
Wednesday 27 June 2018 15:26 EDT
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Both Brazil and Serbia are in contention for a place in the round of 16. Group E is one of the most open groups in the World Cup with Costa Rica being the only team that cannot qualify for the knockout stage.

Brazil have not had the opening to the World Cup that was expected of them. Their recent clash with Costa Rica was saved due to two very late goals scored in injury time.

Brazil forward Neymar has come under fire recently after his performances in the Russia so far. He has struggled the team’s previous matches against Switzerland and Costa Rica.

Serbia recently lost to Switzerland 2-1 after conceding a goal in the 90th minute of their match on Friday. Although it will be an uphill battle Serbia are still in the running for a place in the round of 16.


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What time is it?

Serbia vs Brazil kicks off at 19:00 at the Spartak Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage is available on ITV and online via the ITV hub.

Odds

Serbia: 11/2

Brazil: 4/9

Draw: 16/5

Prediction

Although Brazil haven’t had the start to the tournament that was expected of them it’s reasonable to assume that they will be able to beat Serbia and secure their place in the round of 16.

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the climax of Group E.

Brazil can secure their place in the last-16 later today but don't sleep on Serbia who also have their eyes on the knockout phase.

Switzerland have one foot there already but Costa Rica could cause them more than a few problems as well.

We will have all the latest build-up from Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod right here so don't touch that dial.

Ben Burrows27 June 2018 11:08

Are you still digesting the results of Group F's earlier games? I know I am

But we've got still got two games to go! Here are the line ups for both matches

Michael Jones27 June 2018 18:11

AS it stands in Group E, Costa Rica are out but Serbia, Brazil and Switzerland could all progress.

A win for either Serbia will be enough for them to go through, but Brazil need to avoid a loss if they want to qualify.

Switzerland will qualify with a win over Costa Rica but would have to rely on other results if they lose or draw.

We could be in for another cracking evening of World Cup football here! 

Michael Jones27 June 2018 18:28

The fans are in the house in Moscow, these guys will want a better performance their side today, they left it late against Costa Rica but with the way this group stands early goals could be key for Brazil

Michael Jones27 June 2018 18:40

These guys feel like an upset could happen, Serbia let it slip against Switzerland, will they be back on form tonight?

Michael Jones27 June 2018 18:42

Xherdan Shaqiri came to the rescue for Switzerland in the last minutes of the game against Serbia, will he do it again tonight? 

Kick off is just over 10 minutes away

Michael Jones27 June 2018 18:48

The anthems are over, the stage is set, Serbia vs Brazil, Switzerland vs Costa Rica here we go!

Michael Jones27 June 2018 18:57

KICK OFF: SERBIA 0 - 0 BRAZIL

Brazil start the match, they work the ball around the back, but Serbia take control of the ball, Matic loses it and Brazil get the break, Neymar charges forward, beats one defender, beats a second, he lays it off to Coutinho whose shot hits Jesus in an offside position

Michael Jones27 June 2018 19:03

3 mins: SERBIA 0 - 0 BRAZIL

Brazil break again, and Jesus gets the ball on a one on one with Stojkovic but he's way offside

Michael Jones27 June 2018 19:05

5 mins: SWITZERLAND  0 - 0 COSTA RICA

Brilliant save from Sommer, the ball comes into the Swiss area from the left and Borges gets to the ball first, his header is angled down to the right of Sommer, but the goalkeeper leaps to his right and saves it one-handed

Michael Jones27 June 2018 19:08

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