Brazil
Norway
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup match, Brazil hosted Japan and secured a 2-1 victory. This win adds to their strong performance in the tournament, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Brazil vs Japan):
Resumen del equipo
Norway faced Ivory Coast in their last World Cup outing, winning 2-1. This victory reflects their competitive spirit as they aim to advance in the tournament.
Match statistics (Ivory Coast vs Norway):
In a thrilling encounter, Norway edged past Brazil with a 2-1 victory, knocking the South American giants out of the World Cup. Despite Brazil taking an early lead through Bruno Guimaraes, Norway's resilience shone through as they scored two late goals to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Brazil started strong, dominating possession with 34% and launching 14 shots, four of which were on target. Guimaraes opened the scoring in the 14th minute, but a missed penalty shortly thereafter proved costly. Norway, with 66% possession, managed to keep the pressure on, ultimately leading to their first goal.
The turning point came in the 79th minute when Erling Haaland equalized for Norway, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from A. Schjelderup. Just moments later, Haaland struck again in the dying minutes of the match, sealing the comeback with a second goal.
Brazil's attempts to respond were evident, as Neymar found the net in stoppage time from the penalty spot, but it was too late to alter the outcome. The match concluded with Brazil accumulating one yellow card, while Norway remained disciplined, receiving none. This match highlighted Norway's tactical prowess and Brazil's missed opportunities, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Brazil has shown strong form in their last 10 matches, winning 7 and drawing 2, with a total of 20 goals scored and only 5 conceded. Their recent performance includes a convincing 3-0 victory over Haiti and a 2-1 win against Japan. In contrast, Norway has had a mixed performance, winning 5, losing 3, and drawing 2 in their last 10 matches, scoring 20 goals but conceding 17. Their recent 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast highlights their ability to compete at a high level.
In their head-to-head encounters, Norway has a perfect record against Brazil, winning the only match played with a score of 2-1. This match saw Brazil dominate possession with 66% but struggle to convert their chances, reflected in their expected goals (xG) of 2.73 compared to Norway's 0.84. Brazil's attacking prowess is evident, averaging 2.25 goals per game in their last 4 matches, while Norway averages 2.5 goals per game in their last 4. The match statistics indicate that Brazil will need to improve their finishing to overcome Norway's effective counter-attacks.
Brazil is expected to dominate possession but may struggle to convert their chances into goals. Norway's tactical approach will likely focus on quick transitions and exploiting spaces left by Brazil's attacking players. The match could see Brazil pushing for an early goal, but Norway's resilience and counter-attacking capabilities may lead them to capitalize on any defensive lapses.
Alisson
G
Danilo
D
Marquinhos
D
Gabriel
D
Douglas Santos
D
Bruno Guimaraes
M
Casemiro
M
Lucas Paqueta
M
Rayan
F
M. Cunha
F
Vinicius Junior
F
O. Nyland
G
M. Pedersen
D
K. Ajer
D
T. Heggem
D
D. Wolfe
D
M. Odegaard
M
S. Berge
M
P. Berg
M
A. Sorloth
F
E. Haaland
F
A. Nusa
F
