Brazil Women will square off against Spain Women at Stade Vélodrome in the Women's Football semifinals of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. The two teams met in the group stage last month, which Spain won 2-0, and Brazil will look to avenge their loss here.
Seleção have won the silver medal twice in the competition, in 2004 and 2008. They have finished fourth on three occasions, in the 1996, 2000, and 2016 editions. They booked their place in the semifinals with a 1-0 win over France in the quarterfinals thanks to Gabi Portilho's 82nd-minute strike.
Spain are making their debut at the Olympics and have enjoyed a 100% record in the competition thus far. They defeated Colombia 4-2 on penalties in the quarterfinals. Second-half goals from Jenni Hermoso and Irene Paredes helped the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup champions come back from two goals down as the match ended 2-2 after extra time.
Brazil Women vs Spain Women Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met five times in all competitions, including friendlies. They have been evenly matched in these meetings with two wins for either side and one game ending in a draw.
- Brazil have seen conclusive results in their last six games in the Olympics, with three wins and three losses.
- Seleção have scored just three goals in four games in the competition, which is their worst goalscoring performance in the competition thus far.
- La Roja have seen conclusive results in their last 36 games in all competitions, with 32 wins and four losses.
- Spain have scored two goals each in three of their four games in the Olympics thus far.
- Brazil have seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six games at the Olympics, keeping three clean sheets and failing to score in two games.
Brazil Women vs Spain Women Prediction
The 2008 silver medalists have been in poor form in the competition thus far, with two wins and two losses in four games while scoring just thrice. They are winless in their last three meetings against Spain, suffering two losses.
La Roja have been in good touch recently, winning 12 of their last 13 games. They have scored at least twice in these wins while keeping seven clean sheets and are strong favorites.
Considering the form of the two teams in the Olympics and recent history, Spain are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Brazil Women 1-2 Spain Women
Brazil Women vs Spain Women Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Spain to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Aitana Bonmati to score or assist any time - Yes