Brazil/Australia 
My Pick: Brazil
The mighty Brazilians were given a second-half scare by Croatia in their first game of the Fifa World Cup. But like every good team does, they hung on to their lead and most importantly got points on the board. Tons of fans around the world would like to see Brazil put on an attacking display against the Socceroos, but Australia are no mugs and have the stomach for an upset.
Brazil
Ronaldo looked terribly slow in the first game and had to face criticism from all quarters. But it will be foolhardy to write him off, for
"form is temporary, but genius is permanent". Brazil will be looking to add more steel into their midfield and one can see Juninho coming in to replace Ze Roberto.
The defence looks fine and no changes can be foreseen.
Injuries/ Suspensions: No injury worries for Brazil. Emerson being the only player to be on a yellow card.
Goalscorers: It required a Kaka special to bail out Brazil in the opening game. But Brazil will have plethora of goalscorers on the field and anyone could weave his magic and plot the downfall of the Australians.
Guus Hiddink's Australia are a fighting outfit. They showed their class when the came back from the brink of defeat to trounce Japan 3-1; but Brazil will be a completely different proposition and the Socceroos will have to pull up their socks if they have to gain anything from this all important clash.
Australia
Tim Cahill looks all set to start after a stellar performance against the Asians. The Aussies may go for 3 at the back with Emerton and Chipperfield
playing as the attacking wing-backs.
Injuries/Suspensions: There are no major fitness worries for the Aussies, but Grella, Moore, Cahill and Aloisi are all on yellow cards.
Goalscorers: The onus will be again on the Premiership trio of Viduka, Kewell and Cahill to score for the Aussies and make headway into the Brazilian defence.
My verdict:
It has all the makings of a classic. And Brazil have a history of winning all important games. I see Brazil nicking this one, but only just. Don't be surprised
if I'm proven wrong though.
