At the Nissan stadium in the Tokyo Olympics, a gold medal under 23 match is in prospect with Brazil taking against Spain this Saturday 7th August 2021.
The two sides have not met before in the Olympics finals and so they will be at their best to weigh who between the two is the Olympics’ head.
The both sides had tough semifinal matches with each ending in the extra time and the Brazil match going to the penalties.
Brazil and Spain both have an attacking quality with Brazil having an added advantage on the defensive end. Dani Alves in the defensive squad a serial trophy winner he was in the Olympics squad that won the 2016 gold medal.
Spain also have in the squad excellent youngsters who have proven to be dangerous. They are forced to have a fierce well managed attack to break the Brazil’s defense.
The opponents have had a low scoring trend in the Tokyo Olympics and this will be a low margin in the winning scores and with not many goals.
Brazil have won many medals than Spain and supposed they take a win in this match this would a consecutive win their first in the Olympics. Brazil will be playing on their third straight Olympics final with their recent against Germany.
Brazil vs Spain head to head
These sides have not met earlier in an official fixture and they weigh their strengths this weekend. The seniors have met in nine matches Brazil securing 5 victories and the Spaniards only 2 wins. The under 23 would want to prove a point. Brazil on the other hand have a fine form squad. Let’s check below on their previous encounters.
Brazil matches.
- Mexico 1-4 Brazil
- Brazil 1-0 Egypt
- Saudi Arabia 1-3 Brazil
- Brazil 0-0 Ivory Coast
- Brazil 4-2 Germany
Spain matches.
- Japan 0-1 Spain
- Spain 5-2 Ivory Coast
- Spain 1-1 Argentina
- Australia 0-1 Spain
- Egypt 0-0 Spain
Brazil team news
No injuries reported in this camp. Richarlison has been in a fine form and will in the for front to lead the line for this team.
Spain team news
No injuries too in this squad. They are all fit and Jose Luis will name his favorite side for the win. Mikel Oyarzabal has been in a fine form not missing out in any match. He will be expected to lead Spain for a win.
Prediction and odds
- Brazil to win
- Goals under 2.5
