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2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Italy vs Brazil Prediction & Preview

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THE FACTS

When is Italy vs Brazil taking place? Tuesday 18th June 2019 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Italy vs Brazil taking place? Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes

What television channel is Italy vs Brazil on? BBC Four

Where can I stream Italy vs Brazil? UK users can stream this match via BBC iPlayer

Where can I get tickets for Italy vs Brazil? https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/organisation/ticketing/

THE TEAM NEWS

ITALY

  • Italy’s impressive start to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued as they hammered Jamaica to progress to the last 16 following their second successive win and will now be looking for a third win in a row against Brazil.
  • Cristiana Girelli scored a first half hat-trick whilst Aurora Galli notched a brace of her own as the Italians proved far too good for the Reggae Girlz in the 5-0 victory as they top Group C heading into the final group game.
  • A point against Brazil will be enough for the Italians to progress as group winners but with qualification to the knockout stages already secure, they may look to rotate to keep their side fresh with Galli pushing for a start after her two-goal cameo.

BRAZIL

  • Brazil threw away a two-goal lead against Australia to leave them needing a result in their final Group C match against Italy to ensure they progress to the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup.
  • The Brazilians opened the scoring from the penalty spot with Marta slotting home before Cristiane followed her hat-trick in the opening game against Jamaica with her fourth of the tournament before Australia hit back to claim a 3-2 win.
  • Marta continued her impressive scoring record in Women’s World Cup matches with her 16th goal in the game against Australia but she is a doubt for this crucial contest after picking up a knock in that game which was saw her fail to appear for the second half.

THE PREDICTION

Brazil were on their way to qualifying for the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup but after throwing away a two-goal lead, they must now take at least a point from their final Group C match against Italy to ensure they progress to the knockout stages. Italy will make it tough for them having earned two wins from two so far and have already secured their qualification but they will be keen to continue their fine form and can earn a point in this game which would suit both teams.

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