Brazil vs Senegal prediction 15.11.2025 | Friendly

Brazil secured their place at the World Cup once more in preserving their immaculate record of reaching every finals since 1930.

They clinched fifth place in the South America qualifying standings, with 28 points from 18 games, yet are now struggling to work out how. The Seleção have won just three of their last seven games, losing three and drawing one.

Those defeats included a 4-1 mauling by Argentina in their qualification campaign, and a narrow 3-2 defeat to Japan in October’s friendly.

Ancelotti knows his side can’t afford poor performance, especially after losing to Senegal three years ago. Hugo Souza is out injured, while Lucas Beraldo, Raphinha, Savinho, João Gomes, and Joelinton didn’t make the final squad.

Senegal head into this game full of confidence after finishing top of their World Cup qualifying group in Africa, unbeaten in ten matches with seven wins.

The Lions of Teranga have looked sharp, winning their last five games and keeping four clean sheets in the process. They’ve also found their scoring touch, netting 14 goals in their last four outings.

With that kind of form, they’ll back themselves to trouble Brazil once again. Como forward Assane Diao returns to the squad after missing the October break, while Mamadou Sarr and Ibrahim Mbaye have received their first senior call-ups.

Sadio Mané, who contributed four goals during World Cup qualification, will lead the line, with Nicolas Jackson pushing for a starting role just behind him.