Scenario: Brazil would be safely through with a win or a draw against Serbia and will top the group unless Switzerland better their result, or match it with a better goal margin - the Selecao's goal difference is currently one better. A draw with already-eliminated Costa Rica would be enough for Switzerland and defeat could still see them qualify if Serbia also lose. A win would take Serbia through and a draw could be enough if Switzerland lose by two.

Predictions

• Serbia 1-2 Brazil
• Switzerland 2-0 Costa Rica

Serbia v Brazil (1900 BST, ITV)

Brazil are yet to hit their stride, but you cannot help but think it is only a matter of time until they do in this tournament.

They left it extremely late to beat Costa Rica, netting two stoppage-time goals and they are far from clear of being eliminated going into their meeting with Serbia.

You would expect the Selecao to get the victory, which is clear by their odds-on price, but they have not made it easy for themselves and this could be another result they grind out against a Serbia side who have shown glimpses of their capabilities.

Brazil's group performances so far have wielded few goals (1-1 and 2-0 scorelines) and backing them to win and under 3.5 goals at 6/5 looks a decent price to more than double your money.

Neymar got off the mark with a goal which brought on the tears at full-time and his general price of evens to score anytime looks tempting, while their top goalscorer at the tournament Philippe Coutinho is better advised to score for the third World Cup game running.

One of the most interesting goalscoring markets for value is to net from outside the penalty area and the Barca playmaker (15/8 anytime) is a tempting 11/2 – something he has already achieved in this tournament. Other tempting ones from this market could be Aleksandar Kolarov (20/1), Serbia’s set piece taker well capable of emulating his free-kick in their group opener.

But with the way the tournament has gone so far, Brazil and below 3.5 goals looks like a good option to side with here.

Prediction: Serbia 1-2 Brazil (Sky Bet odds: 15/2) (George Pitts)

Best Bet:

Opta Stats

• Yugoslavia included, Serbia and Brazil have met four times at the World Cup. Their head-to-head record is perfectly balanced with one win each and two draws.
• Serbia and Brazil’s first ever World Cup appearance was in a match against each other in 1930 – Yugoslavia running out 2-1 winners.
• In all competitions, Brazil are unbeaten in 13 matches (W9 D4 L0), conceding just three goals in that run.
• Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored 18 goals in 26 games for club and country in 2018.
• Philippe Coutinho has scored in each of his last three appearances for Brazil.
• Brazil’s Neymar has been directly involved in 18 goals in his last 17 appearances for the national side (10 goals, 8 assists).

Switzerland v Costa Rica (1900 BST, ITV4)