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Preview: Brazil vs. New Zealand

Preview: Brazil vs. New Zealand
Sports Mole previews the Olympic Group C clash between Brazil and New Zealand.

Brazil entertain New Zealand on Wednesday having already booked their spot in the latter stages of the competition.

Mano Menezes's side have recorded two wins in Group C thus far, while they are certain to top the group following their win over Belarus on Sunday.

Meanwhile, New Zealand have yet to win a single game at the Olympics – a run which has stretched over five games and two competitions.

Brazil have also recorded victory in each of the two sides' last three meetings, and they are the strong favourites to do so once more.

Menezes could make a host of changes to his starting side for Wednesday's match, with Lucas Moura pushing for a spot in the side.

New Zealand, however, are expected to remain unchanged from their draw with Egypt, with Chris Wood starting as the lone forward.

Possible lineups:

Brazil: Neto; Rafael, Silva, Juan, Marcelo; Sandro, Romelu, Oscar; Pato, Neymar, Hulk

New Zealand: O'Keeffe; Payne, Smith, Nelse, Hogg; Barbarouses, Thomas, McGlinchey, Rojas; Wood, Smeltz

Sports Mole says: 3-0

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