Great Britain Women v Brazil Women Olympic Football betting sees a battle between the top two in Group E. Both teams have two wins from two and are safely though to the knock-out stage, all that is left to decide, is who finishes first and second. Neither side have conceded a goal so far, but Brazil have scored six goals compared to Great Britain’s three. After an opening 1-0 win over New Zealand, Team GB coach Hope Powell said that her side had simply been OK in patches. The players shook that up in their second match, when they cruised to a 3-0 win over Cameroon Goals from Casey Stoney, Jill Scott and Steph Houghton (her second of the tournament) gave the British an easy win, but now of course comes their big date with Brazil, one of the tournament favourites. Britain Women are a great, hard working side, and have looked pretty organised at the back, and are holding their shape well in the middle of the park. They have individuals who can turn a match but they are going to be underdogs against the South Americans.
Brazil crushed Cameroon 5-0 in their opening match, and then followed that up with a late win over New Zealand. Brazil’s Cristiane and one of the world’s greatest female players Marta, both have netted twice in the tournament so far and are looking dangerous Realistically it won’t be a disaster if Great Britain lose this one. It would mean that they would actually have an easier route to the final if they finish runner up in the group. That is because the Group E winner will run into the other tournament favourites USA in the semi final stage. So by finishing second in the group, Great Britain would go into the other half of the draw and avoid playing either of the big guns again until the final itself. So a nice draw really would be a good thing for confidence for Hope Powell’s side and it would give Great Britain the easier passage in the Olympic Football Tournament It’s always good to look at stuff like that, but realistically Brazil are going to be better than Team GB.
The South Americans have the edge in quality, patience and clinical finishing and they will go as favourites to win this match. With both sides already through though, it will be a chance for the head coaches to rest a few players with nothing really at stake here other than the jostling for positions. Even if there was something big riding on this match, it would be hard not to back Brazil for the win. A draw for Great Britain Women, could they grind one out, would make them very strong going forward.
Great Britain Women v Brazil Women Betting Odds at online bookmaker Bet365
Brazil Evens, Draw 12/5, Team GB 14/5
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