Brazil vs Honduras Rio 2016 Olympics football preview: Team news, TV, prediction and semi-final betting odds

Star man: Brazil captain Neymar (left) celebrates with Luan
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Sam Long15 August 2016

Brazil have not been at their best at this summer's Olympics but finally kicked into gear with a 2-0 victory over Colombia in the quarter finals.

And Neymar's side are now just one game away from the chance to compete for a gold medal on home soil, despite struggling to hit top form.

Of course, given Brazil's stature in the footballing world, anything less than first place will be deemed a failure for the host nation.

They will be installed as clear favourites against Honduras, but the Central American minnows have proved they're not in the tournament to make up the numbers with a victory over South Korea in the last round.

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Date, time and venue

Brazil take on Honduras at the Maracana in Rio on 17 August 2016. Kick-off is at 17:00 BST.

When and where to watch

The match will be broadcast live on the BBC.

Team news

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Weverton, Uilson

Defenders: Zeca, Rodrigo Caio, Marquinhos, Douglas Santos, William, Luan

Midfielders: Rafinha, Rodrigo Dourado, Renato Augusto, Thiago Maia, Walace, Felipe Anderson

Forwards: Neymar, Luan, Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Jesus

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Honduras squad

Goalkeepers: Harold Fonseca, Luis Lopez

Defenders: Kevin Alvarez, Brayan Garcia, Johnny Palacios, Jonathan Paz, Marcelo Pereira, Elder Torres, Allans Vargas

Midfielders: Bryan Acosta, Allan Banegas, Jhow Benavidez, Brayan Ramirez, Oscar Salas

Forwards: Alberth Elis, Kevin Lopez, Antony Lozano, Romell Quioto

Prediction

Betting odds (via 888Sport)

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