France vs Brazil Prediction: France to fight for a win

France and Brazil go head-to-head for an important 3 points that will shape the future of both teams in the tournament. France did not get the excellent start they had hoped as they only settled for a point in the goalless draw against Jamaica, but Brazil were able to put 4 goals past Panama in their opening game to seal their top spot. Now with France desperate for points, Brazil must grab another win to seal her place in the Knockout stages. A win for France and Jamaica would mean Brazil will need to fight for a win in the final group game and that is a scenario many teams will want to avoid.

France got off to a rocky start and they will be on the edge when they face Brazil in this game. Many expected them to end the group stage as group leaders but at the moment they lie in 2nd place with just 1 point and 2 points behind group leaders; Brazil.

France's game against Jamaica was epic but for all the efforts they put in, the Jamaicans managed to keep the French from scoring until the final whistle. According to statistics, the French dominated proceedings in all respects but they could not break the deadlock. They had 72% possession, while managing 5 shots on target and taking 12 corner kicks in the game. Surely the French team will be hoping forwards, Kadidiatou Diani and Eugenie Le Sommer can convert the chances in this game as a win here is most crucial for them.

Team streak: less than 4.5 cards (6/6).

Starting XI (4-4-2)

Pauline Peyraud Magnin, Maelle Lakrar, Aissatou Tounkara, Estelle Cascarino, Sakina Karchaoui, Clara Mateo, Grace Geyoro, Sandie Toletti, Amel Majri, Eugenie Le Sommer, Kadidiatou Diani.

The Brazilians opened their campaign with a resounding win after being handed an easy opening game against Panama. The team took their chances and put 4 goals past the Panama goalie and earned their spot at the very top of the table. But their job remains undone as they face their toughest opponents in this game. A win for Brazil will help them seal their place in the next round but against such an opponent, it won’t come easy.

Against Panama, the Brazilians had 2 goals in the first half from Ary Borges’ double in the 19th and 39th minutes. And then in the 48th minute, Bia Zaneratto stretched their lead with the 3rd goal before Ary Borges grabbed her hattrick in the 70th minute to see Brazil beat Panama 4-0 in that game. The scoreline was a reflection of Brazil’s dominance as they had 73% possession, while registering 10 shots on target and 13 corner kicks.

Team streak: wins (3), more than 2.5 goals (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (10/10), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

Starting XI (4-4-2)

Lele, Tamires, Rafaelle, Lauren, Antonia Silva, Adriana, Luana Bertolucci, Kerolin, Ary Borges, Bia Zaneratto, Debinha.

Brazil have faced France 10 times in the past and according to the head-to-head statistics, France won 6 times while the two played out a draw 4 times.

• France won the last 4 meetings against Brazil
• France have not lost in all 10 meetings
• Brazil are without a clean sheet in 7 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 5/6 meetings.
• France scored first in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 9/10 meetings.

Brazil have done a great job in securing all 3 points in the opening game as this puts them in a better position to qualify for the next round. They knew a direct confrontation with France would not be easy, so a win against the other teams was their only saving grace. For France, they will be eager to grab all 3 points as a win for Jamaica against Panama looks more likely. So, I expect France to go all out looking for a win against Brazil and I predict that they will get that win and put their tournament back on track.

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