Uruguay National Football Team Vs Brazil National Football Team Lineups

Uruguay’s Lineup Breakdown

Uruguay has been a good team especially in the group stage where they have finished all their matches on the highest side. In their current line-up under Marcelo Bielsa they are employing a 4-2-3-1 formation that grants the attackers the liberty while the defenders have their backs bent towards the opponents goal post.

Predicted Lineup

Position	Player Name
Goalkeeper	Sergio Rochet (GK)
Right-back	Nahitan Nandez
Centre-backs	Ronald Araujo, Mathias Olivera
Left-back	Matias Vina
Midfielders	Manuel Ugarte, Federico Valverde, Nicolas de la Cruz, Facundo Pellistri, Cristian Olivera
Forward	Darwin Nunez

Key Players to Watch

Darwin Nunez: Nunez was chosen as a leader for the Uruguay attack line. This man is very fast, strong and can score goals from everywhere, so he will pose a great threat to Brazil.
Federico Valverde: One of the key figures for Uruguay has been its midfield player Valverde. His capacity to dictate the tempo of the game and conduct accurate passes is paramount to their performance.
Ronald Araujo: The Barcelona defender has the unenviable task of having to mark Brazil’s swift forwards. This will be crucial in ensuring Brazil’s wingers are well dealt with by the Tormentor’s strong defensive ability.

Brazil’s Lineup Breakdown

The Brazilians struggled slightly in the group stage but they are still expected to do well in the tournament. Fernando Diniz has used various systems but is expected to adopt the 4-2-3-1 formation in this swift quarter final match with a mix of defensive end and attack power.

Predicted Lineup

Position	Player Name
Goalkeeper	Alisson Becker (GK)
Right-back	Danilo
Centre-backs	Eder Militao, Marquinhos
Left-back	Guilherme Arana
Midfielders	Bruno Guimaraes, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta, Raphinha, Rodrygo
Forward	Endrick

Key Players to Watch

Endrick: The young striker is 17-years old expected to captain the Brazilian attack with Vinicius Junior still out. This will be the first time that Endrick will be starting for Brazil, and there is no doubt that he will be looking forward to the game.
Rodrygo: In the absence of Vinicius, Brazil’s creative pillar will be tweaked with Rodrygo playing on the left flank. His dribbling and playmaking skills are important to the team especially when attacking.
Raphinha: This is where Raphinha will fill in as the right winger because he brings the aspect of speed and directness to this area. It will be a huge worry for Uruguay since he likes to go for defenders and his crossing could cause a lot of damage.

Tactical Preview

Uruguay’s Game Plan

The Uruguay team is expected to stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation most of the time, proficient in mid-field dominance and counter attacking style. Both players will be occupying most of the central area as defensive players that would offer protection, but also strong contributors to Valencia’s attacks. For Uruguay, there may be quick changes made through Pellistri and Cristian Olivera, with Darwin Nunez as the striker.

On the defence, Ronald Araujo and Mathias Olivera will have to prevent Brazil from converting their chances. On the other hand, Uruguay has a small defensive line that will seek to suffocate the Brazilian wingers and put them in uncomfortable positions.

Brazil’s Counter Strategy

Despite the absence of some players, Brazil has always been endowed with several talents. Their tactical formation is 4-2-3-1 and there is a fluidity in this formation especially since Lucas Paqueta plays as the No. 10 support. Rodrygo and Raphinha will occupy the space in the wide areas, whereas Endrick will focus on taking advantage of high-speed attacks and taking Uruguay’s defenders out of their comfort zone.

Brazil will thus emphasise on keeping the ball and trying to pull Uruguay forward from a compact block. The two midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Joao Gomes will try to come out successful in the midfield and provide the strikers with balls from that area.

Head-to-Head Record

Brazil has the better record of the two as in the last 10 encounters between the two sides, Brazil has registered 6 wins as compared to Uruguay’s 2 wins with two games ending in draws. Up until now, Brazil has been unbeatable, but Uruguay has been improving lately and it might be much more interesting this time.

Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches)	Wins
Brazil	6
Uruguay	2
Draws	2

Live Stream and TV Information

The match will be broadcasted live in various countries across the globe. Below is the live streaming and TV channel information for different regions:

Country	TV Channels	Streaming Services
USA	FS1, Univision, TUDN	Fubo, Fox Sports App, Univision Now, TUDN App
Canada	TSN 4, 5, RDS 2	TSN+, RDS App
UK	Premier Sports 1	Premier Sports Player
Australia	N/A	Optus Sport
India	N/A	No official streaming (Use VPN)

Conclusion

The Copa America quarter-final fixture between Uruguay and Brazil this will be an enticing match between two footballing giants. The strengths and weaknesses of the two teams are quite obvious and the match may just hinge on flashes of brilliance or moments of impressive defensive displays by both teams. It should be a close match due to Uruguay’s strong and well-organised defence and Brazil’s fluid and creative offence.

Uruguay National Football Team Vs Brazil National Football Team Lineups: Complete Guide