Brazil has deservedly beaten Serbia 2-0 in the final match of the Group E to finish on the top of the table, while the Eagles are eliminated from the tournament after this loss. Brazil was a clear -200 favorite to beat Serbia, and Selecao managed to cover the spread at -1.5 with the wages at +130, while the clash was ended in the under of the total of 2.5 goals at +110.
Game Recap
Brazil dominated Serbia in the first 45 minutes of the clash at Spartak Stadium, creating a couple of excellent opportunities in front of Vladimir Stojkovic who stopped Neymar to break the deadlock in the 25th minute. Selecao took the lead in the 36th minute when Paulinho lobbed the keeper after Philippe Coutinho’s terrific through ball, so they deservedly won the first half at +100 as Serbia couldn’t create a decent chance until the interval.
In the second half, Serbia started to play more aggressively, pressuring Selecao on their own half, and the Eagles had a massive opportunity to level the match in the 61st minute when Aleksandar Mitrovic couldn’t put the ball into the empty net. Four minutes later, Mitrovic had another chance, but this time Brazil’s goalie was on the right place. The punishment came in the 68th minute when Thiago Silva’s header from Neymar’s corner-kick was unstoppable for Vladimir Stojkovic.
Selecao had the ball on their feet for 57% of the time, taking 14 shots towards Serbia’s keeper, as six went on target. On the other side, Serbia took ten shots on goal, while only two went on target. Brazil deserved the victory over the Eagles, covering the spread at -1.5 with some nice wages at +130. The bettors who wagered on both teams to score at -125 are certainly disappointed with the final outcome, especially because Serbia was so close to finding the back of the net.
After this defeat, Serbia is eliminated from the tournament, while Brazil meets Mexico in the Round of 16 as a -180 favorite to win the match. According to BetDSI Sportsbook, Brazil is the strongest candidate to beat the 2018 World Cup with the odds at +333.
