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Football bettingCarlo Ancelotti starts a new era for Brazil in Australia
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has completely changed his squad for upcoming friendlies.
Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 24 September 2026
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has left out many star players for the upcoming friendly matches against Australia and India. Only eight players remain from the squad that played at the recent World Cup. The coach wants to build a younger team for future tournaments.
squad changes shorten future value
Punters looking at long term markets like the next World Cup might want to reassess their bets. Major names like Casemiro and Fabinho are out of the picture. This youth movement could make Brazil longer odds in the short term while the new players gain experience.
tough test in Australia
Australia comes into this fixture after a strong showing at the World Cup where they reached the knockout stages. Tony Popovic leads a well organised side that frustrates opponents with strong defending. Ancelotti expects a difficult match despite the friendly status.
betting implications
Backers should consider the defensive strength of the home side when looking at goal markets. Friendly matches with heavily changed lineups often produce unpredictable results. Bettors might find better value in backing a tighter match than the odds suggest.
Punters should expect a cagey affair and watch how the new Brazilian generation settles before backing them at short odds.