Predictions for the round of 16 for the 2018 World Cup

#5. BRAZIL vs MEXICO

With Neymar out of form, Coutinho will be Brazil's star man

Brazil are one of the favorites to win the World cup but haven’t really been at their best. Neymar has come under a lot of criticism due to his antics on the pitch which include diving and exaggerating an injury at the slightest of touches . Yet in their last game against Serbia, Brazil showed glimpses of their best and there is no doubt that this team plays as one cohesive unit. Their passing and ability to find spaces will surely worry the opposition players.

Mexico stunned the entire world when they beat defending champions Germany in their opening game in which they looked like a team with a plan. But in their last game against Sweden, which they lost 3-0, they looked quite the opposite. Such a defeat would definitely have slowed down their momentum. Mexico have a history of getting knocked out in the Round of 16 and even with rising talent such as Hirving Lozano in their squad, it looks like they won't be ending that streak this time.

I predict Brazil to go through as they just have a much better team than Mexico and with Phillipe Coutinho in top form, I expect Brazil to make short work of this Mexican side.

Predicted Score- Brazil 3-0 Mexico