France vs Brazil – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
THE FACTS
When is France vs Brazil on and what time does it start? France vs Brazil will take place on Saturday 29th July, 2023 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is France vs Brazil taking place? France vs Brazil will take place at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia.
Where can I get tickets for France vs Brazil? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for France vs Brazil
What channel is France vs Brazil on in the UK? France vs Brazil will be televised live on BBC One
Where can I stream France vs Brazil in the UK? France vs Brazil can be streamed on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
- Many expected France to do well across the group stage under Herve Renard, but they were held to a 0-0 draw by Jamaica, who had been reduced to ten by full time, a massively disappointing result for Les Bleus.
- Victory here would see them go above Brazil in Group F, but they’ll need their experienced stars to rally the side, whilst head coach Renard needs to find a potent formula in attack to break down their opponents.
BRAZIL
- Brazil made light work of Panama in Adelaide to end the opening round of Women’s World Cup fixtures at the top of Group F with a very healthy goal difference to boot ahead of this crunch clash.
- The win over Panama was a memorable one for Ariadina Borges, the 23-year-old scoring a brilliant hat-trick, but she faces a significantly tougher challenge this time round against the likes of Wendie Renard.
THE TEAM NEWS
FRANCE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Peyraud Magnin; Lakrar, Cascarino, Renard, Karchaoui; Geyoro, Toletti, Dali; Diani, Le Sommer, Bacha
UNAVAILABLE: Henry (Injured), Katoto (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BRAZIL
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Izidoro; Antonia, Lauren, Souza, Tamires; Borges, Kerolin, Luana, Adriana; Beatriz, Debinha
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE KEY STATS
- This is the third FIFA Women’s World Cup meeting between these two nations. Their first encounter was a 1-1 draw in the group stage at the 2003 finals, more recently, France defeated Brazil 2-1 (aet) in the round of 16 in 2019.
- France have won six and drawn one of their last seven international matches against Brazil. Overall, the French are unbeaten in their previous 11 meetings (W6 D5).
- France have lost only two of their last 12 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage matches (W8 D2).
- France have kept seven clean sheets in their last ten FIFA Women's World Cup group stage matches.
- Brazil have won six and drawn two of their last eight FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage matches against European opposition, since a 6-1 defeat against Germany in 1995.
- Brazil have kept clean sheets in 12 of their last 13 group stage matches in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Brazil have scored in 22 consecutive group stage matches since the start of the 1995 edition.
- Marta has made 21 FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances and is joint-second alongside Cristiane on Brazil’s all-time list in the competition. If she features here, she will move into sole second place behind Formiga (27).
THE PREDICTION
Brazil come into this match having lost just one of their last 19 group stage fixtures in the Women’s World Cup, which puts into perspective how hard will be for France to overcome them. However, whilst Brazil are renowned for being a side full of attacking verve, they boast a formidable defensive record when it comes to this stage of the Women’s World Cup and that doesn’t bode well for France, based on their offensive showing vs Jamaica. Therefore, it wouldn’t be a surprise if these two teams can’t be separated, so consider backing a draw.
TIP: DRAW
