Brazil vs Holland - All Match Facts & Preview - FIFA World Cup 2014

On: 7/12/2014 11:17:00 PM By: Unknown 1 comments

Third Place Contenders

Now we are down to finalized who deserve which rank and tonight it is third place contenders match between Brazil and Netherlands. Brazil was humiliated by Germany in the semifinal and Netherlands unfortunately couldn't make it through to the finals as a bad luck in Penalties. But now its time for Third Place, both teams are fully prepared for the concessional victory or happiness to their followers despite of losing the spot in Finals

Semi-final: Brazil vs Holland

Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia

Kick-off: 9pm (5pm, Brazil time)

Referee: Djamel Haimoudi, Algeria

Managers:  

• Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil)
• Louis van Gaal (Holland)

Head-to-head record: Played 11 Brazil Wins 3 Draws 5 Holland Wins 

Teams News & Formations

Brazil (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cesar; Maicon, Luiz, Dante, Marcelo; Gustavo, Fernandinho; Willian, Oscar, Hulk; Fred.

Holland (Possible, 5-3-2): Cillesen; Kuyt, De Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi, Depay; Wijnaldum, Sneijder, Blind; Robben, Van Persie.

Must Watch

• Thiago Silva (Brazil) v Robin van Persie (Holland)
• Oscar (Brazil) v Sneijder (Holland)
• Arjen Robben (Holland)
• Robben v Luiz

Fact

• This will be Brazil's fourth appearance in the third place game
• Neymar is out of WC'14 due to injury.
• In the semi-final, the Dutchmen attempted just seven shots (incl blocked) in 120 minutes 
• For the second time after 1974 and 1978, Holland will finish in the top four in two consecutive World Cups.

Predictions

Sports Planet predicts 3-2 victory of Brazil.