Brazil Women vs Japan Women Prediction: The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with a predicted outcome of a 1-1 draw between Brazil and Japan, suggesting that both teams may share the spoils in this Olympic encounter.
The Brazil women’s national team is set to face Japan in their second Group C match of the Olympic football tournament. The game will take place on July 28, 2024, at 15:00 UTC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.
Match Details
| Match | Brazil Women’s National Football Team vs Japan Women’s National Football Team |
| Competition | Olympics Women |
| Date | July 28, 2024 |
| Time | 3:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | Parc des Princes (Paris) |
Match Preview and Who Will Win
This encounter promises to be a closely contested affair between two talented sides. Brazil will be buoyed by their opening win and will look to secure qualification to the knockout stages with another victory.
Japan, despite losing their first match, showed promise with their early goal against Spain. They’ll be desperate to get points on the board to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Given the recent history between these teams and their current form, a tight match is expected. Brazil’s experience and attacking prowess might give them a slight edge, but Japan’s technical ability and determination shouldn’t be underestimated.
Brazil Women vs Japan Women Prediction: Brazil 1-1 Japan
Team News and Injuries
Brazil:
- Defender Tamires is doubtful after being substituted in the first half against Nigeria due to an injury
- If Tamires is unavailable, Yasmim is likely to start in the back four
Japan:
- New Manchester City signing Risa Shimizu is expected to miss out after being stretchered off with an apparent knee injury against Spain
- Hana Takahashi could replace Shimizu in the starting lineup
- Chelsea forward Maika Hamano is pushing for a starting spot after coming on as a substitute in the previous match
Predicted Brazil Women vs Japan Women Lineups and Formation
Predicted Brazil Lineup (4-4-2): Duda, Tarciane, Antonia, Portilho, Ludmila, Yaya, Yasmim, Rafaelle, Nunes, Marta, Lorena
Japan (4-4-2): Nagano, Fujino, Kumagai, Hamano, Takahashi, Tanaka, Yamashita, Koga, Hasegawa, Minami, Miyazawa
Key Players to Watch
Brazil Women:
- Marta: The legendary forward will captain the side and look to add to her impressive goal tally
- Gabi Nunes: Fresh off scoring the winner against Nigeria, she’ll be aiming to continue her good form
Japan Women:
- Saki Kumagai: The experienced defender will be crucial in organizing Japan’s backline
- Aoba Fujino: After scoring a stunning free-kick against Spain, she’ll be looking to make an impact again
Recent Form and Standings
Brazil kicked off their Olympic campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Nigeria, courtesy of a goal from Gabi Nunes. This win places them second in Group C with 3 points.
Japan, on the other hand, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain in their opening match despite taking an early lead through Aoba Fujino. They currently sit third in the group with 0 points.
Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have faced each other frequently in recent months:
- April 2024: Japan 1-1 Brazil (Brazil won on penalties) – SheBelieves Cup
- December 2023: Brazil 0-2 Japan – Friendly
- November 2023: Brazil 4-3 Japan – Friendly
Their last Olympic encounter was in the 2012 quarter-finals, where Japan emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast on various channels worldwide. Here’s the live streaming and TV schedule for some other countries:
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, UNIVERSO
- UK: discovery+, EuroSport Player UK, discovery+ App
- Canada: CBC Sports App, cbcsports.ca
- Australia: Stan Sport, 9Now
- France: Eurosport Player France, MAX
- Germany: Eurosport Player Deutschland
- Spain: Eurosport Player Spain
- Italy: Eurosport Player Italy
- Japan: TBS, NHK BS 1, Fuji TV
Check your local listings for broadcast information in other countries.
As the Olympic football tournament progresses, this match between Brazil and Japan could prove crucial in determining the final standings of Group C. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result, setting the stage for an exciting and potentially pivotal encounter in Paris.
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