Brazil vs 2nd Group F preview
2026 World Cup, World
Houston Stadium
Mon, 29 Jun - 5:00 PM
World Cup
Brazil
BRA
2nd Group F
2nd Group F
KICKOFF :
Mon, 29 Jun - 5:00 PM
Round of 32
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Jun 27
CONTEXT
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 features Brazil against the second placed side from Group F at Houston Stadium. Brazil enter the contest as domestic leaders with a power score of 30.62 while the visitors hold a higher rating of 50 and a clear power advantage of 19.4 points. Form metrics show Brazil on 19.78 with the away side registering zero. League position places Brazil first though the visitors lack a recorded domestic standing. Both sides operate under low confidence data conditions with proxy values applied across attacking and defensive metrics. Set piece information remains unavailable at this stage leaving reliance on general patterns. The fixture represents a classic last sixteen encounter where established pedigree meets an emerging qualifier in a neutral venue setting.
TL;DR
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Structural: The away side holds a 19.4 point power advantage over Brazil in this Round of 32 tie.
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Form: Brazil register a form score of 19.78 while the visitors sit at zero ahead of the match.
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Squad: Brazil field a squad with domestic leadership credentials against an unranked Group F qualifier.
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Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in the current fixture preview.
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Transition: Transition metrics remain unspecified due to limited xG availability for either side.
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Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied and no detailed xG shares recorded.
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xVariable: Power differential favors the visitors by 19.4 points in overall team strength assessment.
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Market: Brazil 56.1% (Δ+0%) | Draw 26.5% (Δ+0%) | 2nd Group F 17.4% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25
vs Team A
Feb 1
vs Team B
Feb 8
vs Team C
C. Ancelotti
VS
2nd Group F
2.33
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Scotland
Rank:
W
Haiti
Rank:
W
Morocco
Rank:
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Brazil
56.14%
Draw
26.51%
2nd Group F
17.35%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
30.62
50
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Brazil
2nd Group F
Power Score
30.62
50
League Position
1
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Global Rank
6
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Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Brazil
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Opponent-weighted form score
2nd Group F
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Brazil 2nd Group F
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Brazil
BRA
Home
0
matches
2nd Group F
2nd Group F
Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-06-26T00:03:14+00:00
General Information
Date & Time
Jun 29, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium
Houston Stadium
Capacity
68777
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Squad
Manager ▼
C. Ancelotti
Coach
Squad ▼
1
Alisson Ramsés Becker
Goalkeeper
23
Ederson Santana de Moraes
Goalkeeper
12
Weverton Pereira da Silva
Goalkeeper
16
Douglas dos Santos Justino de Melo
Defender
4
Marcos Aoás Corrêa
Defender
3
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães
Defender
6
Alex Sandro Lobo Silva
Defender
13
Danilo Luiz da Silva
Defender
15
Leonardo Pereira
Defender
24
Roger Ibañez da Silva
Defender
14
Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento
Defender
17
Fábio Henrique Tavares
Midfielder
5
Carlos Henrique Casimiro
Midfielder
10
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
Midfielder
20
Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
Midfielder
8
Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura
Midfielder
2
Éderson José dos Santos Lourenço da Silva
Midfielder
18
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira
Midfielder
11
Raphael Dias Belloli
Attacker
7
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Attacker
9
Matheus Santos Carneiro Da Cunha
Attacker
22
Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
Attacker
25
Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues
Attacker
21
Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva
Attacker
19
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
Attacker
26
Rayan Rocha
Attacker
Manager ▼
2nd Group F
Coach
Squad ▼
No data available
CONCLUSION
Brazil will look to leverage their domestic standing and experience when facing the second placed Group F side in Houston. The visitors arrive with a superior power rating that suggests they possess the tools to challenge established opposition. Limited form data for the away team adds an element of unpredictability to proceedings. Both coaches must navigate a contest where set piece details are sparse and efficiency indicators remain absent. Success will likely hinge on adapting quickly to the neutral venue conditions and exploiting any structural edges identified in preparation. The encounter promises a test of pedigree against momentum in the knockout phase.
