Both bidding to book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, Brazil and Norway meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday night.
Brazil have made a solid rather than spectacular start to their quest for a record-extending sixth world title.
Carlo Ancelotti's side topped Group C with seven points, following up a 1-1 draw with Morocco by recording comfortable 3-0 victories over both Haiti and Scotland.
Brazil then had to dig deep in the last 32 by coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1, and they can expect another stern test on Sunday night when they take on Norway.
The Scandinavians have made a real impression on their return to the world stage after a 28-year absence.
Stale Solbakken's side progressed from Group I courtesy of victories over Iraq and Senegal before edging past Ivory Coast 2-1 in the round of 32, a match that landed my recommended bet builder.
How the bookies view it: Brazil big favourites
The pre-match odds point firmly towards Brazil coming out on top on Sunday night, with the South Americans priced at 17/20 on bet365.
Despite winning 11 of their last 12 competitive matches, Norway are as big as 31/10 to win inside 90 minutes, while the draw is available at 11/5 with the same firm.
Head to head: Brazil looking to break their duck
Brazil have never beaten Norway in four meetings, with the Scandinavians winning twice and the other two encounters ending level – a surprising record given the South Americans’ standing in world football.
The pair also met at the 1998 World Cup, when Norway claimed a 2-1 victory, a repeat of which on Sunday night is priced at 14/1 with bet365.
Players to watch: Star duo to strike?
Given that he's already scored five times across three World Cup appearances, Erling Haaland looks good value for another anytime strike on Sunday night at 6/5 with bet365.
Vinicius Junior has also cut a talismanic figure for Brazil at the World Cup so far, and he also appeals to make the net bulge at MetLife Stadium at 6/4 with the same bookmaker.
If you want to take it one step further, backing both players to notch boosts the odds to 5/1 with bet365
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Predicted line-ups
Lucas Paqueta is expected to miss out with a hamstring injury, although Raphinha is closing in on a return and could be fit enough for a place on the bench.
Norway are hopeful Julian Ryerson will be available for selection, having not featured since going off against Senegal with a thigh injury.
Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Guimaraes, Casemiro; Rayan, Cunha, Vinicius Jr; Endrick
Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Berg; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
Anything else catch the eye?
With both teams likely to take a front-foot approach on Sunday night, backing both teams to score alongside over 2.5 goals holds plenty of appeal at 21/20 with bet365.
This selection would have landed in all four of Norway’s World Cup matches so far, including their group stage clash with France.
It should also be noted that this bet would have paid out in Brazil’s win over Japan earlier this week.
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