Tokyo Olympics 2021: Netherlands vs Brazil Women's Football Preview and Prediction

Netherlands and Brazil will face-off in their second group game in the women’s football event at the Tokyo Olympics at Miyagi Stadium on Saturday.  

Tokyo Olympics: Match Details

Group F: Netherlands vs Brazil
Event: Women's Football 
Date: 24 July 2021
Location: Miyagi Stadium
Kick-off time: 8 pm (Japan Standard Time)

Netherlands started their Olympics campaign by putting on an exhibition with a 10-3 win over Zambia. The Sarina Wiegman's side were on rampant mode and now will be confident when they head into their next game against Brazil on Saturday.

Brazil gave a five-star performance against Chine PR, as they thrashed them 5-0.  Marta, who scored twice for Brazil, became the first player to score in five consecutive Olympic games. 

Netherlands vs Brazil: Women’s Head-to-head

Brazil and Netherlands have shared a pitch twice in a friendly game, and both the matches ended in a goalless draws. This will be their first competitive game, and both will be vying for top spot of Group F.

Netherlands Form Guide: W-W-L-W-L

Brazil Form Guide: W-D-W-W-L

Netherlands vs Brazilian: Predicted Lineup

Netherlands Predicted XI (4-3-3): Sari van Veenendaal; Merel van Dongen, Aniek Nouwen, Stefanie van der Gragt, Dominique Bloodworth; Jackie Groenen, Danielle van de Donk, Jill Roord; Lieke Martens, Shanice van de Sanden, Vivianne Miedema

Brazil Predicted XI (4-4-2): Barbara; Tamires, Rafaelle, Erika, Bruna Benites; Debinha, Andressinha, Formiga, Duda; Marta, Beatriz

Tokyo Olympics 2021: Netherlands vs Brazil Women's Football Prediction 

Both sides were at their clinical best in their first-round matches, and hence, it will be a thrilling game to watch.

Brazil has a great squad and their talisman Marta is in form, so we predict that Brazil to edge past Netherlands with a narrow win.  

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