Brazil vs Haiti predictions, as the Selecao look to kickstart their World Cup

Vinicius Junior of Brazil celebrates his goal against Morocco — Vinicius Junior opened his account against Morocco (Image credit: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Brazil face Haiti at 1:30am tonight, as Group C continues after Scotland vs Morocco.

The Selecao were held to a 1-1 draw against the Atlas Lions in their opening fixture in New Jersey, with arguably the easiest fixture of the group next up for a side who are still adapting to life under Carlo Ancelotti.

But will Brazil click into gear this time? Or will Haiti pull off one of the all-time great World Cup squads?

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Brazil vs Haiti odds from BOYLE SPORTS

Brazil WIN - 1/9
Draw - 17/2
Haiti WIN - 9/2

Brazil vs Haiti predictions

Haiti's players pose for a team photo ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match between Costa Rica and Haiti at the National Stadium in San Jose on September 9, 2025. — Haiti were beaten by Scotland last time out (Image credit: EZEQUIEL BECERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Brazil started the World Cup poorly, ceding early control to Morocco at the MetLife Stadium – as evidenced by Carlo Ancelotti's double substitution at half-time – before Vinicius Jr provided a single piece of magic, and both sides essentially settled for a draw.

Things simply have to be different tonight: Ancelotti's side couldn't possibly look as disjointed as they did last week, and against weaker opposition, the Italian has the opportunity to tweak the dynamics of a Canarinho attack that didn't quite sing from the same hymn sheet in their first match.

Haiti are expected to sit deep and soak up pressure, and to break through this low block, Brazil will have to maximise Vinicius and Raphinha a little more: the full-backs will have to offer more support, and Igor Thiago will know that another poor display, and he'll see Matheus Cunha replace him against the Scots.

Because really, goal difference matters: if Morocco beat Scotland, it will be key to deciding which superpower finishes top of Group C.

With the attacking riches that Ancelotti has – and the Brazilians perhaps feeling they need to put on a show after a drab first outing – this is an opportunity to rack up the goals.

Score prediction: Brazil 5-0 Haiti

Brazil celebrate their goal against Morocco — Brazil are favourites for this one (Image credit: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Brazil are a typical Ancelotti side, who rely on individual brilliance more than they do a winning system.

With quite a few stars with points to prove, however, this feels like a game in which the Selecao can put down a marker for the tournament – and Vini in particular will want to ramp up his bid for the Golden Boot after watching the likes of Messi, Kane and Mbappe get off the mark, too.

How to watch Brazil vs Haiti

You can watch Brazil vs Haiti in Group C of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV and STV in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.

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Ryan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.