Brazil vs Spain: Preview, predictions, team news

  • Brazil vs Spain kicks off on July 31 at 11 a.m. ET
  • Spain can win Group C with a draw or win against Brazil
  • Brazil need a positive result to ensure their place in the knockout rounds
Here's the preview for Brazil vs Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Here's the preview for Brazil vs Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. /
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Brazil takes on Spain in the final fixture of Group C at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and the Selecao must grind out a positive result against the reigning World Cup champions if they want to advance to the knockout rounds.

Unsurprisingly, Spain are cruising through the group stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics. La Roja defeated Japan in their opening match and then earned a victory over Nigeria thanks to some late-game heroics from Alexia Putellas. Heading into their final Group C fixture against Brazil, Spain are atop the group with six points, and need only a draw to secure their first place finish.

Brazil have much more at stake. The Selecao only earned three points in their first two matches, and need at least one point against Spain to ensure they are at least one of the third place teams to qualify for the knockout stages.

Here's 90min's guide to Brazil vs Spain on July 31.


What time does Brazil vs Spain kick off?

  • Location: Bordeaux, France
  • Stadium: Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux
  • Date: Wednesday, July 31
  • Kick-off time: 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT / 4 p.m. BST

Brazil vs Spain H2H record

  • Brazil: 2 wins
  • Spain: 1 win
  • Draws: 1 draw
  • Last meeting: Spain 1-1 Brazil (Apr. 7, 2022) - International friendly

Current form (all competitions)

Brazil

Spain

Brazil 1-2 Japan - July 28, 2024

Spain 1-0 Nigeria - July 28, 2024

Nigeria 0-1 Brazil - July 25, 2024

Spain 2-1 Japan - July 25, 2024

Brazil 4-0 Jamaica - June 4, 2024

Spain 2-0 Belgium - July 16, 2024

Brazil 4-0 Jamaica - June 1, 2024

Czechia 2-1 Spain - July 12, 2024

Japan 1-1 Brazil (0-3 pens) - Apr. 9, 2024

Spain 3-2 Denmark - June 4, 2024

How to watch Brazil vs Spain on TV and live stream

Country

TV channel/live stream

United States

Peacock, Universo, FuboTV

United Kingdom

Eurosport 5, discovery+


Brazil team news

Marta Vieira
Marta will lead Brazil against Spain. / Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages

After their heartbreaking loss against Japan, Brazil will likely favor their more traditional starting XI against Spain in what is a huge match for the Selecao. Expect Arthur Elias to return to a back four, allowing players like Ludmila, Yaya, and Sampaio to come back in the lineup to help control the tempo of the match from the midfield and create more chances for a team that has only scored two goals this tournament.


Brazil predicted lineup vs Spain

Brazil predicted lineup vs Spain ( 4-4-2 ): Leite; Antonia, Rafaelle, Tarciane, Ribeiro; Ludmila, Yaya, Sampaio, Marta; Da Silva, Jhennifer


Spain team news

Aitana Bonmati, Patri Guijarro, Irene Paredes, Olga Carmona, Mariona Caldentey, Athenea Del Castillo, Salma Paralluelo, Alexia Putellas, Laia Aleixandri, Ona Batlle, Cata Coll
Expect Spain's starting XI to feature multiple changes. / Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages

Montserrat Tome made several changes to Spain's starting XI for their clash with Nigeria, and not all of them were successful. Expect Real Madrid's Olga and Athenea del Castillo to regain their starting spots at left-back and right-wing respectively, especially since they were subbed on at halftime last match.

If La Roja takes a dominating lead over Brazil, many of the starters, including Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, will be taken off and rested ahead of the knockout rounds.


Spain predicted lineup vs Brazil

Spain predicted lineup vs Brazil (4-1-2-3): Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Olga; Guijarro; Bonmati, Putellas; Del Castillo, Paralluelo, Caldentey


Brazil vs Spain score prediction

In the wake of Brazil's collapse on Sunday, it is hard to imagine the Selecao taking down the reigning World Cup champions. Spain's talent on the pitch is enough to overwhelm Brazil, and as long as La Roja's best players continue to produce for their side, they will remain perfect at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Prediction: Brazil 1-2 Spain