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India vs Brazil Predictions, Picks & Odds – 03/10/2026

Friendly International · Friendlies 1
03 Oct 2026 Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium Louis Hecq

India vs Brazil – Best bets of the match

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Betano45.0014.001.03View odds
Our prediction
2: Brazil to win
1.03 on Betano · Confidence High
Odds recorded on 01 Oct 2026 at 18:05 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Friendly International
Stage: Friendlies 1
Date: 03 Oct 2026
Time: 15:00 WAT
Stadium: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium

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India's form heading into this historic encounter is deeply concerning. The Blue Tigers have failed to win any of their last five matches, collecting just two draws alongside three defeats. Their most recent outing, a 1-1 draw against Panama on September 26, offered a small crumb of comfort but hardly inspires confidence. Kolkata's passionate fanbase will pack the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, though sheer atmosphere alone cannot bridge a vast quality gap.

Brazil arrive in Kolkata riding a wave of momentum under Carlo Ancelotti, who has made clear his squad will treat this fixture with full seriousness. The Selecao have won four of their last five matches, including a commanding 4-2 victory over Australia on September 29. With elite talent like Vinicius Junior, Bruno Guimaraes, and Marquinhos complemented by exciting youngsters Endrick and Estevao, Ancelotti's squad looks formidable for this unprecedented visit to Indian soil.

India have failed to win any of their last five outings, picking up just two draws alongside three defeats. Brazil, by contrast, have won four of their five most recent matches, including a commanding victory over Australia days before flying to Kolkata. The quality gap between these squads is enormous, and recent form only reinforces it.

Carlo Ancelotti's travelling party includes Vinicius Junior, Bruno Guimaraes, and Endrick, a squad built to dominate possession and create chances at will. India managed only a draw against Panama in their last friendly, offering little evidence they can contain attackers of this calibre. The home crowd at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan will be fervent, but passion alone rarely bridges a 133-place ranking difference.

The away win at 1.03 represents the strongest value on this card. With Brazil's firepower and India's porous defensive record, backing over 2.5 goals at N/A adds a solid secondary angle. Given India's struggles to score consistently, the both teams to score "no" market at N/A also deserves attention. Odds correct at time of publication.

Trends to Know about India vs Brazil

  • Brazil won four of last five matches
  • India winless in five consecutive games
  • Brazil scored six goals in two friendlies

Form & Statistics: India vs Brazil

India

Recent form

DDLLL
Wins0/5 (0%)
Draws2/5 (40%)
Losses3/5 (60%)

Season statistics (5)

2.2Total goals
60%Both teams score
0.6Goals scored
1.6Goals conceded

Brazil

Recent form

WDWWW
Wins4/5 (80%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses0/5 (0%)

Season statistics (5)

4.3Total goals
100%Both teams score
2.8Goals scored
1.5Goals conceded
StatisticIndiaBrazil
Last 5 results2D 3L·4W 1D
Avg goals scored0.6·2.8
Avg goals conceded1.6·1.5
Under 2.5 (last 5)4/5·1/5
Probable lineup

Lineups: India vs Brazil

India

4-2-3-1
  1. 1 Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
  2. 2 Abhishek Singh Tekcham
  3. 3 Anwar Ali
  4. 4 Bijoy Varghese
  5. 5 Akash Mishra
  6. 6 Anirudh Thapa
  7. 7 Lalengmawia Ralte
  8. 8 Sahal Abdul Samad
  9. 9 Manvir Singh
  10. 10 Ryan Williams
  11. 11 Ashique Kuruniyan
  • Albino Gomes
  • Prabhsukhan Singh Gill
  • Som Kumar
  • Hmingthanmawia Ralte
  • Jay Gupta
  • Pramveer
  • Ricky Meetei Haobam
  • Farukh Choudhary
  • Macarton Nickson
  • Mohammed Sanan
  • Ricky Shabong
  • Edmund Lalrindika
  • Irfan Yadwad
  • Rahim Ali
  • Vikram Partap Singh

Brazil

4-3-3
  1. 1 Hugo Souza
  2. 2 Matheuzinho
  3. 3 Vitor Reis
  4. 4 Jair
  5. 5 Douglas Santos
  6. 6 Andrey Santos
  7. 7 Breno Bidon
  8. 8 Gabriel Bontempo
  9. 9 Estevao
  10. 10 Samuel Lino
  • Pedro Morisco
  • Otavio
  • Arthur Dias
  • Gabriel Magalhaes
  • Marquinhos
  • Mauro Junior
  • Danilo Santos
  • Douglas Luiz
  • Bruno Guimaraes
  • Endrick
  • Gabriel Martinelli
  • Rayan
  • Vinicius Junior
  • Raphinha (Minor thigh injury (muscle edema in the right thigh), released from squad as a precaution due to history of similar issues.)
  • João Pedro (Injury, withdrew from squad earlier and replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.)
  • Wesley (Injury.)

Low confidence

Both lineups carry a speculative tag here, drawn from squad announcements and social media hints rather than confirmed team sheets. India's 4-2-3-1 shapes up as a compact, defensive-minded structure, with Anirudh Thapa expected to screen the backline and Sahal Abdul Samad providing creativity in the hole.

Brazil's 4-3-3 leans heavily on youth and rotation, reflecting the friendly context. Estevao is the standout name in a forward line built for flair, though the speculative nature of both XIs means the actual tactical picture could shift meaningfully before kickoff.

How to Watch India vs Brazil Match?

What time is India vs Brazil?

India vs Brazil kicks off on October 3, 2026, at 15:00 local time in Kolkata.

Where is India vs Brazil being played?

This match takes place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata, India.

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