France W vs Brazil W prediction: WORLD: World Cup Women betting tips on match 2023-07-28 10:00.
France surely anticipated a better outcome than a disheartening goalless draw against an unfancied Jamaica in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup (WWC) opener, a result that leaves them in a tricky position ahead of their clash with Group F front runners, Brazil. To make matters worse, Les Bleues’ captain Wendie Renard is increasingly doubtful for this clash due to a calf injury.
Since the "best third-place" spot is no longer available due to the increase from 24 to 32 teams for this WWC, Hervé Renard's team will undoubtedly be eyeing up a victory that will ensure their fate remains in their own hands ahead of next week’s group finale. History is on their side in that regard, as they have won their second group-stage match in three of their last four WWC campaigns (L1), but they’ve never beaten Brazil in 90 minutes at a WWC (D2).
Brazil secured their third consecutive victory by defeating tournament debutants Panama 4-0 in their group opener, and they will approach the next match with a spirit of revenge, having been knocked out of the 2019 WWC in the last 16 by France in extra time. In a player-of-the-match performance against Panama, Racing Louisville FC attacker Ary Borges contributed to all four of her team's goals (G3, A1), leading her to a Flashscore rating of 10!
After such a dominant display, it would be understandable if Brazilian fans were dreaming of a first-ever WWC title, but their record against France makes for painful reading, with the Seleção winless in their previous 11 H2Hs (D5, L6). Despite the last two of those losses occurring during current head coach Pia Sundhage's reign, midfielder Luana remains confident that she will come up with "the best tactics possible" as Brazil search for a victory that will wrap up their place in the knockouts.
Players to watch: With another goal here, Eugénie Le Sommer would edge ahead of Marie-Laure Delie (five goals) as France’s highest scorer in WWC history. She’s up against Brazil’s lucky charm, Borges, who has led her nation to victory in all five senior international matches in which she has netted.
Hot stat: France have never failed to score in back-to-back WWC matches.