Brazil's players are confident they can take advantage of Ghana's defensive shortcomings when the two sides meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

After a quiet opening to the group games, the defending champions looked increasingly dangerous when they beat Japan 4-1 on Thursday, and the impressive nature of the win has clearly buoyed the Brazilian squad.

"Ghana's defensive frailties could be a key for us," Brazil midfielder Kaka said.

"We have a lot of good set-piece scorers.

"Ghana could also receive some yellow and red cards," he added.

Robinho expects Brazil's individual brilliance to be enough to see off the challenge of the impressive West African side.

"Our individual talents can disrupt Ghana's defence," said the Real Madrid forward.

Brazil captain Cafu, meanwhile, believes the game will be a contrast in styles between the slow, deliberate approach preferred by the South Americans and the powerful, direct style of the Ghanaians.

"We could not use the same game-plan as Ghana," Cafu said.

"We have to be quiet and patient."