France W vs Brazil W Prediction & Betting Tips (3 August)

The French team, beaten in the quarter-finals at the last World Cup, is aiming for an exceptional performance during the 2024 Olympics. This time, it benefits from a considerable advantage by playing at home in front of its supporters. Les Bleues started the competition in a positive manner with a 3-2 victory against Colombia, despite a scare at the end of the match after leading 3-0. However, after this initial success, they experienced a setback with a defeat against Canada 1-2 in the second meeting. The French players returned to winning ways this week with a 2-1 success on the Lyon pitch against New Zealand, placing the French at the top of the standings. Brazil, quarter-finalist of the last Games in Japan, will have to show an attractive face against France who will have the advantage of playing at home. To begin their revival, Marta's teammates won two friendly matches against Jamaica in early June, with identical scores of 4-0.

The Brazilians started their tournament perfectly against Nigeria with a 0-1 success. After this first victory, France's future opponent recorded two consecutive defeats, against Japan 1-2 and Spain 0-2. In April, the Brazilians finished in third place at the SheBelieves Cup after a penalty shootout victory over Japan. The Brazilians had previously lost on penalties to Canada in the semi-final. In March, the Canarinhas reached the Gold Cup final, but were defeated by the United States by a score of 1-0. Before that, they crushed Argentina in the quarter-finals 5-1 and beat Mexico 3-1 in the semi-finals. 

During the last meeting against New Zealand, coach Hervé Renard was able to count on the return of goalkeeper Peyraud-Magnin, who had to leave the field against Canada after a head injury due to contact with a defender on the first opposing goal. On the other hand, captain and legend Wendie Renard left the field in the second half due to a thigh problem and will most certainly be out. This absence should allow Griedge Mbock, returning from injury, to take his place. Amel Majri and Clara Mateo, midfielder and attacker respectively, were not selected for these Olympic Games. Although she received the medical green light, Oriane Jean-François, PSG midfielder who injured her knee last October, was also not selected. In attack, Kadidiatou Diani (100 caps, 28 goals) and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (PSG), who has already scored five goals since the start of the competition, are looking to make the difference. Katoto particularly stood out during the last match by scoring a double against New Zealand.

Goalkeeper Izidoro (24 caps) will not make the trip to France, while Luciana (44 caps), Lauren (21 caps), midfielder Angelina (27 caps) and Priscila (5 caps) were not selected and are on the reserve list. In addition, several players called up for the Gold Cup in March were not returned. Among the important players present currently, we find Geyse (United, 55 caps, 9 goals), Debinha (146 caps, 61 goals), Aline Milene (14 caps), Luana (38 caps) and Borges (8 goals in 40 caps) . Although Duda Santos (14 caps, 3 goals) and Vianna (without selection) were present during the friendly matches against Jamaica in June, they were not renewed. The legendary Marta (186 caps, 116 goals) will not be present either, following her red card received against Spain in the last match. The attack is reinforced by Adriana (56 caps, 13 goals), Gabi Nunes (32 caps, 7 goals) and Kerolin (37 caps).