2022 World Cup: Brazil vs. Serbia odds, picks and predictions

Brazil and Serbia meet in a Group G group stage opener at Lusail Iconic Stadium at 2 p.m. ET. Brazil scored 40 goals during CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Serbia scored 2.35 goals per game during the CONEMBONI World cup qualifying, but Brazil beat Tunisia 5-1 and Ghana 3-0 in friendly matches.

Brazil vs. Serbia is a match-up from the 2022 World Cup. The odds favor Brazil.

Brazil is playing Serbia in the World Cup opener. Aleksandar Mitrovic is injured and is not expected to play. Brazil is a high-octane offense with plenty of star power. Serbia is defensive-minded. The total is 2.5 points.