Brazil vs Senegal preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

This match offers the five-time World Cup winners, Brazil, an opportunity to secure their first victory against the Lions of Teranga as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil comes into this friendly aiming to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 3-2 defeat away to Japan in their last friendly game. Despite that loss, the Seleção have demonstrated their strength, securing a commanding 5-0 victory over South Korea earlier in October.

The Teranga Lions, on the other hand, are in superb form, recently recording a dominant 4-0 victory over Mauritania in their last World Cup qualifying match in October. The African champions possess a strong, physically strong squad, with lots of European stars. They will be looking to get another win over the South American side in this clash.

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These two countries have met only twice, with both games being international friendly matches. In two previous encounters, the Seleção have failed to register a win against the African giants.

The sides played out a 1-1 draw in 2019, while more recently, in June 2023, Senegal recorded a massive 4-2 victory over Brazil in Lisbon, a result that shocked many but underlined Senegal's quality.

Carlo Ancelotti announced his 26-man Brazil squad, notably omitting Neymar, who has not played for the national team in over two years. Despite recovering from his recent injury while at Santos, the 33-year-old, injury-prone forward was not selected.

Other players were also excluded by Ancelotti, including Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho, Joelinton, Joao Gomes, and Lucas Beraldo. Also, goalkeeper Hugo Souza had to withdraw from the squad due to injury.

Senegal's squad for the upcoming match against Brazil features several changes. The team will be without Krepin Diatta, who is currently injured. Nampalys Mendy, Mamadou Mbow, and Cheikh Nisse, all of whom were part of last month's squad, have been omitted.

On the return side, Assane Diao is back after missing the last international break due to injury. Rassoul Ndiaye also rejoins the senior setup after an 18-month absence, hoping to earn his second international cap.

The squad also includes new call-ups Mamadou Sarr and Ibrahim Mbaye, both of whom could potentially make their debuts against Brazil.

Brazil (4-3-3): Ederson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel, C. Henrique; Casemiro, Guimarães, Paquetá; Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior

Senegal (4-3-3): E. Mendy; A. Mendy, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Diouf; P. Sarr, Gueye, Ndiaye; I. Sarr, Jackson, Mané

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Given the high-scoring nature of their previous meetings and both teams having a lot of attacking talent in their squad, goals are highly likely in London.

Brazil possesses the quality to secure a victory, but Senegal’s resilience and recent success against the Seleção mean they will pose a threat.

We expect both countries to show their quality, but we do not see any of them overpowering each other, so we predict a possible draw for this game, with a lot of goals.