Brazil vs Guinea prediction: WORLD: Friendly International betting tips on match 2023-06-16 19:30.
Brazil (FIFA rank: #3) build up to the 2026 World Cup cycle with a pair of friendlies against African opposition in Spain, organised as part of their anti-racism campaign in support of forward VinĂcius JĂşnior. As they meet Guinea (FIFA rank: #79) for the first time, the South Americans are trying to avoid going three games without a win for the first time since a run of five winless friendlies in 2019, having lost 2-1 to Morocco in March!
With six uncapped players in the squad and nobody included with more than Marquinhos’ 76 caps, Brazil could field something of an experimental team, especially with caretaker manager Ramon Menezes at helm as they seek a permanent successor to Tite. The five-time World Cup winners are no closer to ending their job search, especially as their number one target Carlo Ancelotti shows no sign of leaving Real Madrid.
No such worries for Guinea, whose manager since 2021 Kaba Diawara returns to somewhat familiar climes after playing in Spain for one season in 2001/02. He’s on target to guide them to the Africa Cup of Nations finals next year despite Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat to Egypt, but this is a rare chance to test themselves against one of the best sides in the world.
However, Diawara’s side generally performs better when there’s more at stake as they’ve won none of their last three friendlies (D1, L2), scoring just once. The National Elephants haven’t fared well in infrequent outings against South American opposition either, losing non-competitive internationals against Venezuela in 2011 and Chile in 2019.
Players to watch: All eyes will be on VinĂcius as he aims for just his third international goal, with both previous efforts arriving in games in which Brazil scored exactly four times. Guinea captain Naby Keita will look to lead by example again after opening the scoring against Ethiopia in March in just the fourth minute!
Hot streak: Each of Brazil’s last four friendlies at neutral locations witnessed more goals before half-time than after (W3, L1).