France's disappointing goalless draw against Jamaica in their WWC opener has put them in a challenging position ahead of their clash with Brazil, the current Group F front runners. To make matters worse, France's captain, Wendie Renard, is doubtful for the match due to a calf injury. With the "best third-place" spot no longer available, France will be aiming for a victory to control their fate going forward. They have a history of performing well in the second group-stage match in previous WWC campaigns, winning three out of four (with one loss). However, they have never beaten Brazil in 90 minutes at a WWC.
On the other hand, Brazil enters the match with a sense of revenge after being knocked out by France in the last 16 of the 2019 WWC. They secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Panama in their opening match, with Ary Borges, the Racing Louisville FC attacker, contributing to all four goals. Brazilian fans may have dreams of a first-ever WWC title, but their record against France has been unfavorable, with the team winless in their previous 11 H2H matches.
Despite the challenges, Brazil's head coach, Pia Sundhage, is confident in her tactics, and midfielder Luana believes they can secure a victory that will guarantee their place in the knockout stages. Eugénie Le Sommer will be a player to watch for France, as she aims to become their highest scorer in WWC history with another goal. Meanwhile, Ary Borges will be a key player for Brazil, as she has led her nation to victory in all five matches in which she has scored.
With France's best player not being 100% ready we are looking at the Brazilian squad ready to take the on them on the par and I believe they are even closer to the victory than the odds suggest. I'd have Brazilian team as favorites.
法国队在世界杯首战0比0战平牙买加队,令人失望,这让他们在与目前F组领跑者巴西的比赛前处境艰难。更糟糕的是,法国队队长温迪·雷纳德(wenddie Renard)由于小腿受伤,能否参加这场比赛尚不确定。由于“最佳第三名”的位置不再可用,法国队将以一场胜利为目标,以控制自己的命运。在之前的WWC比赛中,他们在小组赛第二场比赛中表现出色,四场比赛中三场获胜(一场失利)。然而,他们从来没有在世界杯赛90分钟内击败过巴西。
另一方面,在2019年世界杯赛16强中被法国淘汰后,巴西队带着复仇的心情进入了比赛。他们在首场比赛中以4比0大胜巴拿马队,路易斯维尔队的前锋阿里·博尔赫斯(Ary Borges)贡献了全部四个进球。巴西球迷可能梦想着第一个WWC冠军,但他们对法国的战绩并不理想,他们在之前的11场H2H比赛中没有获胜。
尽管面临诸多挑战,但巴西队主教练皮娅·桑德哈格(Pia Sundhage)对自己的战术很有信心,中场球员卢阿纳(Luana)相信,他们能够取得胜利,确保自己进入淘汰赛阶段。尤格·萨默(eugsamnie Le Sommer)将成为法国队值得关注的球员,因为她的目标是通过另一个进球成为法国队在世界杯赛历史上的最高射手。与此同时,博尔赫斯将成为巴西队的关键球员,因为她在自己进球的五场比赛中都带领巴西队取得了胜利。
由于法国队最好的球员还没有百分之百的准备好,我们期待着巴西队准备好与他们平起平坐,我相信他们比赔率更接近胜利。我最喜欢巴西队。