The Matchday 17 World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Brazil and Chile will take place on September 5 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil vs. Chile: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti's team has already secured their spot in the World Cup. In June, Brazil drew 0-0 away to Ecuador and then defeated Paraguay 1-0 at home. The last time Brazil kept consecutive clean sheets in World Cup qualifiers was in March 2022. As a result, Brazil sits in third place with 25 points, trailing second-placed Ecuador only on goal difference.
- Brazil has not lost in 7 of their last 8 qualifying matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
- A maximum of three goals were scored in 13 of Brazil's last 15 World Cup qualifying matches.
- The team has won 4 of their last 5 home games in the current qualifying cycle.
Predicted lineup for Brazil (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Vanderson, Alex Sandro, Marquinhos, Alessandro – Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães – Raphinha Dias, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha – Richarlison.
Chile
Chile has lost all chances of qualifying for the World Cup. They are 8 points behind the 7th place, which offers a playoff spot. In June, Chile lost both of their qualifiers without scoring: 0-1 at home to Argentina and 0-2 away to Bolivia. The team has failed to score in their last four World Cup qualifying matches.
Ricardo Gareca was dismissed in June, and Nicolás Córdova is now the interim coach.
- The team has not won in 12 of their last 13 World Cup qualifiers (3 draws and 9 losses).
- Chile's winless streak away in South American qualifiers stands at 9 matches – 1 draw and 8 losses.
- Chile has failed to score in 8 of their last 9 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Chile (4-3-3)
Lawrence Vigouroux – Guillermo Maripán, Gabriel Suazo, Benjamin Kuscevic, Fabian Hormazabal – Rodrigo Echeverría, Felipe Loyola, Lucas Assadi – Lucas Cepeda, Ben Brereton, Bruno Barticotto.
Defender Francisco Sierralta is suspended for this match.
Referee
Alexis Herrera (Venezuela)
Matches – 21 (International matches, 2024–2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 96;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 29%.
Brazil vs. Chile: Match Prediction
Both teams have lost their tournament motivation. Brazil, however, is interested in finishing South American qualifiers in second place, and Carlo Ancelotti is keen to further prepare his new team for the World Cup. Since joining the national team, the Italian coach has improved the defense, and now aims for a convincing victory.
Brazil rarely struggles against Chile. In their last five official meetings, Brazil has won every time, with three matches in Brazil ending in clean-sheet victories for the hosts. Considering Chile has scored just one goal in their last nine away World Cup qualifiers, I believe the tournament's underdog will not only lose but also fail to score again.
My prediction – Brazil to win to nil
