The Samba boys of Brazil will take on the German machine in the first semi final of the on going FIFA World cup. The explosive encounter is scheduled to be played in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.
Brazil defeated hard fighting Chile in the quarter final match that was played on Friday night. Thiago Silva and Neymar Junior will miss the clash between these two former champions. While Neymar will be out for the rest of the tournament, Silva will serve a match ban.
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The captain was booked in the last eight fixture against Colombia. On the other hand, Neymar had a fracture in his vertebrae. The Barcelona forward could have been paralysed for life if Zuniga had raised his leg by just 2.3cm.
Coach Luis Felipe Scolari is expected to name Willian as Neymar's replacement.
The Joachim Low tutored German side will try and avenge the defeat the country suffered in the 2002 World cup final in Yokohama. Germany were beaten 2-0 by the Brazilians.
The Europeans overcame France by a lone goal on Friday afternoon. Matt Hummels was on target in that match and he is expected to be on the starting line up against Brazil. Thomas Muller will be opportuned to add to his four goal tally after the ouster of Colombia's James Hernandez.
Miroslav Klose will also have the chance to become the highest goal scorer in the World cup history. The Polish born striker has scored 15 goals in all appearances since 2002. Ronaldo da Lima of Brazil is the other player with the same tally.
Kick off time : 20.00 UTC
Our prediction: Germany 3-2 Brazil
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