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Ahead of Saturday’s game, our predicted lineups for India vs Brazil in the International Friendly draw on how settled each side has looked in its most recent matches. India head into the fixture with a side that started together last time out, while Brazil’s projected XI is drawn from two recent games under Carlo Ancelotti. Kick-off is set for Saturday 3 October 2026.
India Predicted XI
India are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, the shape favoured by head coach Khalid Jamil. It is a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match, which gives this expected XI a clear basis even though it rests on a single recent fixture. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu started that match and is pencilled in again, while Anirudh Thapa stands out as the one inclusion who did not feature in the last outing, making his place in this projected XI the least certain. With matches_used at just one, this India team news picture should be treated as tentative rather than settled fact.
India predicted XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Anisa Anwar Ali, Akash Mishra, Bijoy Varghese; apuia lalengmawia ralte, Vikram Pratap Singh, Ricky John Shabong, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan, Anirudh Thapa; Manvir Singh
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Gurpreet Singh Sandhu | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Tekcham Abhishek Singh | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Anisa Anwar Ali | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Akash Mishra | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 16 | Bijoy Varghese | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | apuia lalengmawia ralte | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 14 | Vikram Pratap Singh | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 15 | Ricky John Shabong | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 22 | Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 7 | Anirudh Thapa | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 9 | Manvir Singh | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Brazil Predicted Lineup
Brazil’s projection also points to a 4-2-3-1, matching Carlo Ancelotti’s preferred setup. The side is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, built from two recent lineups rather than a long run of games. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira started both matches used here and looks the most reliable name in midfield, whereas Breno Bidon has not started either of those games yet is still projected to feature, making him the shakiest selection in this predicted lineup. As with India, the small sample behind this Brazil expected XI means positions could shift once the official team is announced.
Brazil predicted XI: Otávio Costa; Vanderson, Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães, Mauro Júnior, Jair Cunha; Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira, Bruno Guimarães, Gabriel Bontempo, Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves, Breno Bidon; Vinícius
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 2 | Last 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Otávio Costa | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| D | 2 | Vanderson | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| D | 3 | Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| D | 16 | Mauro Júnior | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| D | 24 | Jair Cunha | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 5 | Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 8 | Bruno Guimarães | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 25 | Gabriel Bontempo | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 11 | Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 17 | Breno Bidon | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| F | 7 | Vinícius | 2/2 | 2/2 |
Team News: Who Is Out
For India, no absentees are recorded in the data, so Khalid Jamil has his full group of regulars to choose from across every line. Should a change be needed, Ryan Williams is the bench option with the strongest recent record of the players not currently in the projected XI.
Brazil’s situation is the same: no absentees are recorded in the data, leaving Ancelotti with a clean squad to pick from for this friendly. If a swap is required, Raphael Dias Belloli arrives with the most recent starts among those named on the bench.
How We Predict These XIs
Each predicted lineup here is built from that team’s own recent matches – just one for India and two for Brazil – with more recent games weighted more heavily than older ones. Any player confirmed injured or suspended is removed before the XI is assembled, though none applied to either side in this instance. This remains a projection based on patterns, not a confirmed team sheet, and it can change once the official line-up is announced.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for India vs Brazil?
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is projected to start for India and Otávio Costa for Brazil, based on each keeper’s most recent appearance.
What formation are India and Brazil expected to use?
Both sides are projected to set up in a 4-2-3-1, reflecting the preferred formations of Khalid Jamil and Carlo Ancelotti respectively.
Is anyone unavailable for India or Brazil?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either India or Brazil ahead of this match.
When do India and Brazil kick off?
The International Friendly between India and Brazil kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026.