France vs Brazil prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Women's World Cup 2023 group match
France are looking for a bounce-back after opening their 2023 Women's World Cup with a disappointing result, but the next test is even tougher as they meet Brazil in the second round of Group F action.
Les Bleus slumped to a scoreless draw against Jamaica, a CONCACAF side that has struggled defensively of late, leaving them behind schedule as the favourites in their group. Now, they must contend with world No. 8 Brazil, knowing anything less than three points here could spell doom earlier than expected.
Brazil, meanwhile, lead the group standings after pummeling Panama 4-0 in their opener. Racing Louisville winger Ary Borges scored a hat-trick, with maybe the single most impressive individual performance of the tournament so far.
These teams have met 11 times previously, with Brazil yet to win a single game, losing six and drawing five. The European side have won four straight between these two teams, but each of the past three has come by a single-goal margin, including one in the 2019 Women's World Cup Round of 16 after extra-time.
How the Group F table looks at the Women's World Cup
The odds are such that both teams are as evenly matched as possible, almost perfectly level on the moneyline. Both sides are ranked amongst the top 10 in the world by FIFA, and while France have the edge as the No. 5 team as opposed to Brazil's No. 8 ranking, it's the South Americans who started the tournament hotter with a 4-0 victory over Panama.
The betting market does, however, largely agree that goals will be at a premium in this match — despite Brazil's goal-fest a few days ago — given the defensive strength of both sides.
With very little to separate these sides, the value is in the draw, which offers a better return than picking one
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