United States vs. Brazil Women: Picks, Predictions and Odds

After a shock defeat at the hands of Japan last time out, the United States Women's National Team will be determined to get back to winning ways on Saturday when they host Brazil.

The US were on a 22-game unbeaten run before they were beaten 2-1 by Japan in February at Snapdragon Stadium in the SheBelieves Cup.

Yuka Momiki gave the Japanese a perfect start with a goal inside the first two minutes, before Ally Sentnor leveled the scores in the 14th minute.

A second-half goal from Toko Koga provided Japan with a memorable win in San Diego and next the US will be looking for a response when they host Brazil in the first of two international friendlies this month, with this next encounter taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood this weekend.

United States vs. Brazil Women betting picks and predictions

Half Time/Full Time - USA Women/USA Women (+160)

The US are currently on an eight-game winning streak against Brazil, with the last time the Stars and Stripes failed to win in this matchup being in a 1-1 draw back in October 2015.

Since then, the US have dominated this fixture in terms of results but the games themselves have often been tight affairs with rarely more than a single goal deciding the contest.

Emma Hayes’ side have been putting in some strong first-half performances of late, with the US scoring in the opening half in five of their last six games in all competitions.

Looking to bounce back from that rare defeat to Japan, expect the hosts to hit the ground running in Inglewood and the US to be leading at both the half-time and full-time whistles appeals in this one against the Brazilians.

Under 2.5 Total Goals (-125)

As mentioned, there does not tend to be much between the US and Brazil when they cross paths, and another tight encounter might well be on the cards at SoFi Stadium in this one.

Both teams have historically been evenly matched, with little separating them in terms of style and ability.

Due to this being a friendly, Hayes might be tempted to change things up with her selection, which can always bring difficulties with performance as new combinations get used to playing together.

It’s often in these games that teams experiment, leading to potential unpredictability on the field.

Under 2.5 total goals would have landed in four of the last five meetings between these teams, and that trend is likely to continue in California this weekend.

With both teams known for their solid defensive units, it's expected that scoring opportunities will be limited, further supporting the likelihood of a low-scoring encounter.

Correct Score - USA Women 1-0 Brazil Women (+550)

Looking back at the results between these two sides, those looking for a bigger price could do worse than considering the US to win Saturday’s game 1-0.

The last two meetings between these sides have both finished 1-0, with Lindsay Heaps and Mallory Swanson scoring the decisive goals in those respective games.

Both matches showcased the US's ability to maintain a tight defensive structure while capitalizing on key moments to secure the win.

The US managed to produce a four-game winning streak in 2008 against Brazil, where they beat the South American side 1-0 every time, demonstrating their historical dominance in low-scoring encounters between the teams.

With seven of the last 18 encounters between these sides finishing with a 1-0 victory in favor of the Stars and Stripes, there’s clear evidence of a trend in these fixtures.

Given the tight nature of these matchups and the US's consistent ability to win by a narrow margin, there's value in siding with a 1-0 victory for the hosts this weekend.

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United States vs. Brazil Women odds

USA Women	-154
Tie	+240
Brazil Women	+400

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