Brazil v Colombia: Back 'outrageous' Neymar to deliver again

Brazil vs Colombia
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Neymar was in outrageous form for Brazil, 2.04, the other night in what was only a narrow opening-game victory against Peru.

Their clean sheet was blighted by a barely credible run of errors from David Luiz and then his goalkeeper as the Selecão conceded just their third goal in ten games under Dunga.

If they can avoid those sort of freak occurrences - which may necessitate dropping Luiz - then they may have overtaken Argentina as favourites, if only for the sensational displays of Barcelona man Neymar.

As good as he was in their opening game, Colombia were bad. Really bad. Jose Pekerman has some serious thinking to do. Always guarded in press conferences, Pekerman hinted that he could change back to a 4-2-3-1 for this game and that is a vital step to prevent them being blown away.

But even if the stubborn Pekerman does change his spots, then his side will still be charged with stopping the Brazil number 10 and his supporting cast.

It should be said that Brazil were far from exceptional against Peru. As impressive as their record has been since Dunga took over, there wasn't a huge amount of fluency but the team provided a base for Neymar to flourish.

And really, that is what is key. If Colombia, 4.00, can get back to their normal level then the more-or-less evens price doesn't appeal enormously.

Better is to focus on the game's quality player, and Neymar to score anytime at 2.74 seems a far more reliable place to be than backing a Brazil victory.

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Back Neymar to score at 2.74