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

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

  • Structural: The away side holds a 19.4 point power advantage over Brazil in this Round of 32 tie.
  • Form: Brazil register a form score of 19.78 while the visitors sit at zero ahead of the match.
  • Squad: Brazil field a squad with domestic leadership credentials against an unranked Group F qualifier.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data is unavailable for both teams in the current fixture preview.
  • Transition: Transition metrics remain unspecified due to limited xG availability for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied and no detailed xG shares recorded.
  • xVariable: Power differential favors the visitors by 19.4 points in overall team strength assessment.
  • 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Brazil C. Ancelotti
C. Ancelotti
VS
2nd Group F 2nd Group F
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)
Home Brazil
56.14%
Draw
26.51%
Away 2nd Group F
17.35%

Team Power Ranking

i
What 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
-
Global Rank
6
-

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.

vs
Brazil Opponent-weighted form score
2nd Group F 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

Squad

1
Alisson Ramsés Becker
Alisson Ramsés Becker Goalkeeper
23
Ederson Santana de Moraes
Ederson Santana de Moraes Goalkeeper
12
Weverton Pereira da Silva
Weverton Pereira da Silva Goalkeeper
16
Douglas dos Santos Justino de Melo
Douglas dos Santos Justino de Melo Defender
4
Marcos Aoás Corrêa
Marcos Aoás Corrêa Defender
3
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães Defender
6
Alex Sandro Lobo Silva
Alex Sandro Lobo Silva Defender
13
Danilo Luiz da Silva
Danilo Luiz da Silva Defender
15
Leonardo Pereira
Leonardo Pereira Defender
24
Roger Ibañez da Silva
Roger Ibañez da Silva Defender
14
Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento
Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento Defender
17
Fábio Henrique Tavares
Fábio Henrique Tavares Midfielder
5
Carlos Henrique Casimiro
Carlos Henrique Casimiro Midfielder
10
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior Midfielder
20
Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima Midfielder
8
Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura
Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura Midfielder
2
Éderson José dos Santos Lourenço da Silva
Éderson José dos Santos Lourenço da Silva Midfielder
18
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira Midfielder
11
Raphael Dias Belloli
Raphael Dias Belloli Attacker
7
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior Attacker
9
Matheus Santos Carneiro Da Cunha
Matheus Santos Carneiro Da Cunha Attacker
22
Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva Attacker
25
Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues
Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues Attacker
21
Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva
Luiz Henrique André Rosa da Silva Attacker
19
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Attacker
26
Rayan Rocha
Rayan Rocha Attacker

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.