Brazil and South Africa face off in the opening match of Group A of the Olympics on Thursday.

There is a lot of excitement surrounding this Brazil side, mainly because superstar Neymar will be leading the charge for the tournament. Neymar of course was expected to lead Brazil to a World Cup title just two years ago, but wound up injured in the quarterfinals and ultimately fell short in its bid to secure the title.

This time around he will be the best player in the entire tournament and should be able to tap into the experience from four years ago that likely still haunts him. In 2012 he was one game away from leading Brazil to the Gold Medal but lost against Mexico. He is a far better player now then he was then and should be able to help Brazil on home soil.

Predictions:

 Look for Neymar to put on a show, score a few goals and lead his nation to a 3-0.

Live Stream Info

The game can be viewed on NBCSN. For those looking for a live streaming option, head over to the NBC Live Extra App.

Schedule

The match gets started at 4 p.m. EDT.