The winner will face either the United States or Germany in the finals.
Less than a week ago, Brazil and Spain played their last Group C match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with La Roja emerging victorious. In addition to losing the game, the Selecao also lost Marta as a result of the legend receiving a straight red. Brazil, nevertheless, overcame France on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals despite the absence of their captain.
Spain had to fight hard to make it to the quarterfinals as well. The defending World Cup champions overcame Colombia with a spectacular late comeback, winning the match in a penalty shootout. All that stands between La Roja and a place in the final are Brazil at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Kick-off
6 August at 7 p.m. GMT
7 August at 12:30 a.m. IST
Stadium: Stade Velodrome
Form
Players to watch
Duda Sampaio (Brazil)
Brazil are set to miss Marta who received a red card. Her ban was further lifted to two more games, which will see her miss the semi-final against Spain. Duda Sampaio who has been in fine form will have to step up in the game and aim to lead the Selecao to the final of the Paris Olympics 2024 Women’s football.
Alexia Putellas (Spain)
Alexia Putellas will be brimming with confidence to lead the Spain to final of the Paris 2024 Olympics Women’s Football. She has been the most decisive player in the competition and her presence makes Spain more threatening in the attack. She will hope to add more goals to her tally in the semi-final.
Match facts
With three victories and three losses in its past six Olympic games, Brazil have experienced contrasting results.
In three of their four Olympic games thus far, Spain have scored two goals in each.
In five of their previous six Olympic games, Brazil have allowed fewer than 2.5 goals, maintaining three clean sheets and conceding no goals in the other two.
Brazil vs Spain: Betting tips and odds
Tip 1: Spain to prevail with a narrow win.
Tip 2 Alexia Putellas to score a goal.
Tip 3 Match to be decided on extra-time.
Injury and team news
Brazil’s captain won’t be playing in their next encounter. Marta was suspended for the quarterfinals after being sent off for a risky high boot on Olga Carmona in the Selecao’s last group-stage match against Spain. However, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee sidelined her for the semifinals and increased her suspension.
Rafaelle Souza is out due to an injury. Real Madrid right-back Antonia is a serious doubt after missing the victory over France due to an injury of her own. Teresa Abelleira may be preferred over Patri Guijarro by Spain’s head coach Montserrat Tome in the midfield with Jenni Hermoso remaining a bench option.
Head-to-head
Matches: 5
Brazil: 2
Spain: 2
Draws: 1
Brazil vs Spain: Predicted lineup
Brazil predicted lineup ( 4-4-2 ):
Lorena (GK); Antonia, Rafaelle, Tarciane, Ribeiro; Leal, Vitoria, Sampaio, Jhennifer; Da Silva, Portilho
Spain predicted lineup (4-1-2-3):
Coll (GK); Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Olga; Guijarro; Bonmati, Putellas; Del Castillo, Paralluelo, Caldentey
Prediction
Brazil have shown their mettle against France, but things are different with Spain. The defending World Cup winners, who have gone undefeated thus far at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, will want to bounce back after suffering their worst match of the competition in the quarterfinals.
But Brazil can restrict Spain’s success, particularly if Lorena stands on her head again, as they take on a La Roja team that played 120 minutes only three days ago. Brazil will be well-rested for this match. But Spain have enough firepower to see off Selecao.
Prediction: Brazil 1-2 Spain
Telecast details
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