Nigeria W and Brazil W will be aiming to secure a crucial three points when they meet at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Thursday's Olympic match. The Super Falcons are participating in their fourth Olympic Games, while Brazil is making their eighth appearance at the tournament. Which team takes this one? let's find out!
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Nigeria dominated their matches against Ethiopia, winning 5-1 over two legs. They continued their strong performance with 1-0 aggregate victories over Cameroon and South Africa, securing their spot at the Olympics for the first time since 2008.
Brazil have a strong history in the Olympics, achieving notable success with silver medals in 2004 and 2008, as well as fourth place finishes in 1996, 2000, and their home Olympics in 2016. Brazil will aim to continue their perfect streak of advancing from the Olympic group stages.
Brazil have a strong history in the Olympics, achieving notable success with silver medals in 2004 and 2008, as well as fourth place finishes in 1996, 2000, and their home Olympics in 2016. Brazil will aim to continue their perfect streak of advancing from the Olympic group stages.
Nigeria Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 40%
📈Average Goals per Match = 1.30
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.00
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.30
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 20%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 80%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.38
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.31
📈Win Percentage = 40%
📈Average Goals per Match = 1.30
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.00
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.30
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 20%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 80%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.38
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.31
Brazil Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 70%
📈Average Goals per Match = 2.90
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.50
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 1.80
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 70%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 10%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.79
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.81
📈Win Percentage = 70%
📈Average Goals per Match = 2.90
📈Goals Scored per Match = 2.50
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 1.80
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 70%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 10%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.79
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.81
Predicted Lineup
Nigeria: Nnadozie, Alozie, Ohale, Demehin, Okeke, Okoronkwo, Ucheibe, Kanu, T Payne, Ajibade, Oshoala
Brazil : Lorena; Antonia, Thais, Rafaelle Souza, Tamires; Marta, Yaya, Duda, Ludmila, Adriana, Cristiane
Key Insights and Predictions
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Over 2.5 goals: Brazil's average of 2.90 goals per match suggests they have a potent offense. Although Nigeria has a solid defense, their average goals conceded per match (0.30) could be challenged by Brazil's attacking prowess. 1.88 odds on msport.com
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Brazil Win: Brazil's recent form is impressive, with a 70% win rate and an average of 2.90 goals per match. Brazil's lineup includes experienced and high-quality players like Marta and Cristiane, adding significant strength to their squad. 1.54 odds on msport.com
