Brazil W vs USA W Prediction & Betting Tips (10 August)

The Brazilians exceeded their performances from the last Games in Japan and the last Worlds, where they only reached the quarter-finals. They started their tournament with a 1-0 victory against Nigeria, but then suffered two defeats against Japan 1-2 and Spain 0-2. Despite these setbacks, they managed to qualify among the best third-place finishers to reach the quarter-finals. There, they created a surprise by beating France 1-0 in the last minutes of the match, thus reaching the last four. In that match, their goalkeeper saved a French penalty, and despite a technically limited match, they then outclassed favorites Spain with a score of 4-2 in the semi-final, landing an unexpected but ultimately deserved ticket to the final.

The Americans are among the big favorites to win this Olympic tournament, with their 4 world champion titles and 4 Olympic gold medals, an unrivaled record in women's football. However, they only finished third at the last Olympic Games and did not even reach the final of the last World Cup, showing a slight decline in performance. Despite this, they have shown good form in these Games with three consecutive victories in the group stage, beating Zambia 3-0, Germany 4-1 and Australia 2-1, before more difficult qualifying in the quarter-finals. against Japan 1-0 after extra time and in the semi against Germany 1-0 after extra time. 

Among the current key players in the Brazilian team, we find Geyse (Manchester United, 55 caps, 9 goals), Debinha (148 caps, 61 goals), Aline Milene (16 caps), Luana (40 caps) and Borges (40 selections, 8 goals). In attack, Adriana (58 caps, 14 goals), Gabi Nunes (32 caps, 7 goals) and Kerolin (37 caps) provide support. Despite their participation in the friendly matches against Jamaica in June, Duda Santos (14 caps, 3 goals) and Vianna (uncapped) were not selected. Note the absence of left side Antonia, injured. The legendary Marta (186 caps, 116 goals) finally makes her return after a two-match suspension. Goalkeeper Izidoro (24 caps) is absent, as are Luciana (44 caps), Lauren (21 caps), midfielder Angelina (27 caps) and Priscila (5 caps) who are left in reserve.

The United States still has talented players, including Lyonnaise Lindsey Horan (150 caps, 35 goals), Parisian Albert, and Arsenalian Emily Fox (51 caps). In attack, the Americans are banking on the promising Swanson (94 caps, 36 goals), who recently scored twice against Zambia. In addition, Trinity Rodman, daughter of the famous Dennis Rodman, has already scored three goals in this competition. However, Kristie Mewis (West Ham, 53 caps) and Alex Morgan (224 caps, 123 goals) were not selected by the coach for these Games.