Sven-Goran Eriksson admitted that Brazil were a class apart from the Ivory Coast on Sunday, although perhaps we should avoid backing Dunga’s team to win this final Group G game. They need only a draw to finish top of the section and second place might be preferable depending on what happens in Group H later that day.

Kaka will be missing through suspension and Elano might also be rested after being stretchered off against the Elephants. Portugal will come into this match full of confidence after a 7-0 rout of North Korea and their defence is looking very steady, with Tiago protecting the solid unit that is Ricardo Carvalho and Bruno Alves.

With Cristiano Ronaldo in excellent form and supplemented by Simao and Brazilian-born Liedson, this looks like a match where the Portuguese can avoid defeat and confirm their place in the knockout stages. They will look to take advantage of a Brazilian team who weren’t tested in the build-up to the World Cup and have conceded goals against both Ivory Coast and North Korea.

PREDICTION: PORTUGAL ON DRAW NO BET MARKET @ 2.50 with bet365