Brazil will be in international friendly action on October 3, as the five-time world champions take on lowly-ranked India at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

India Aiming to Outperform Expectations

Khalid Jamil’s India will be aiming to produce one of the biggest upsets in international history on Saturday when they take on Brazil for the first time.

India have never reached the World Cup, and their form this calendar year has been underwhelming, having failed to win in their previous five since a win over Hong Kong. Defensive issues will be an obvious concern, as India have conceded at least once in their previous ten.

Ryan Williams is one of the most important players for the nation, scoring three goals in his last four appearances. Manvir Singh should be fit enough to start up front for India.

India predicted lineup vs Brazil (4-4-2): Sandhu; T. Singh, Varghere, Ali, Mishra; V. Singh, Apuia, Shabong, Kuruniyan; Williams, M. Singh

Ancelotti Chasing Back-to-Back Wins

It has been a mixed return to action following a damaging World Cup quarterfinal defeat against Norway for Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil.

The nation bounced back to winning ways against Australia in midweek, but the five-time world champions will need to improve defensively after allowing five goals in their previous three. Their attacking quality continues to shine, with at least two goals being scored in four of their last six.

Barcelona superstar Raphinha has been ruled out due to injury this week, meaning Endrick could be preferred in the number nine role. Vinicius Jr will start after registering five goal involvements in his last nine.

Brazil predicted lineup vs India (4-2-3-1): Otavio; Vanderson, Cunha, Gabriel, Junior; Guimaraes, Danilo; Rayan, Bontempo, Vinicius; Endrick

India vs Brazil Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Under 5.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.34 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: LN467
  • Correct score prediction: India 1-3 Brazil

Key stats:

  • Brazil have scored at least twice in six of their previous eight internationals, but seven of their previous eight have seen under 5.5 goals.
  • Under 5.5 goals have been netted in India’s previous seven.
  • India have scored in four of their seven most recent fixtures.

A straightforward victory for Brazil should be expected on Saturday, as the fifth-ranked nation in the world take on India, who are ranked 138th. However, Brazil are unlikely to embarrass their rivals, ensuring under 5.5 goals looks like a standout selection.

Fewer than six goals have been scored in seven of Brazil’s last eight internationals, and India have found the net in four of their most recent seven.

Under 5.5 goals has been a winning selection in India’s previous seven internationals.

India vs Brazil Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 2.8 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 9V567

Brazil’s weak defensive record could ensure India get a famous moment in Kolkata on Saturday. Ancelotti’s side have conceded in nine of their eleven internationals in 2026, which includes allowing goals in back-to-back encounters against Australia.

India have also been in strong attacking form this year, scoring in three straight matches, and registering goals in seven of their ten games since the start of October 2025.

Verdict: Under 5.5 (1.34) — India 1-3 Brazil