Brazil v France Betting Tips & Predictions - Goals Tipped in Friendly Fixture
Brazil faces France in a friendly match with both teams keen to impress at Boston's Gillette Stadium. France enters the fixture on the back of a strong unbeaten run but must address their defensive vulnerabilities. Brazil, meanwhile, is striving for consistency after a mixed run of results. Key players are missing for both teams, including Neymar for Brazil and several defenders for France. An offensive showdown is anticipated, with predictions favoring both teams to score and France likely to net multiple goals.
- International giants square off in a US-based friendly
- BTTS tipped to land at Gillette Stadium on Thursday
- Watch Brazil v France in an international friendly fixture
- Brazil v France Predictions
- Goals Backed in Boston
- Brazil and France Level in H2H
- Brazilians Struggle to Find Consistency
- France Extend Unbeaten Run
- Predicted Lineups and Team News
Brazil v France Predictions
Both nations will be keen to put in a strong performance in front of a likely full house at Gillette Stadium. I expect BTTS, with France also tipped to score two or more goals.
Goals Backed in Boston
- Brazil have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 3 matches
- Brazil scored an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last 7 matches
- France have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5 matches
- France scored an average of 2.66 goals per game in their last 9 matches
- France scored 2+ goals in their last 9 matches
Brazil and France Level in H2H
Brazil and France will meet for the seventh time on Thursday. Both nations won three games each, with the Brazilians picking up a 3-1 win in a friendly fixture in their most recent meeting 11 years ago.
France famously claimed a 3-0 win in the World Cup final in 1998 and a 1-0 victory in their last encounter at the World Cup 20 years ago.
Brazilians Struggle to Find Consistency
Brazil face their first fixture of 2026 after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Tunisia last November. Chelsea forward Estevao's fifth goal in 11 international appearances secured a share of the spoils at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
A mixed run towards the end of last year saw Brazil claim a fine 5-0 win against South Korea before a shock 3-2 defeat against Japan just three days later.
Carlo Ancelotti's side have struggled for consistency over the past two years. Brazil failed to win seven of their last 12 internationals since November 2024, while the Selecao have managed just 11 wins from 28 matches over the past 30 months.
A less-than-stellar World Cup qualifying campaign saw Brazil finish fifth in the CONMEBOL section, ten points behind winners Argentina.
France Extend Unbeaten Run
France make the long trip to Boston after a strong World Cup qualification campaign last year. Les Bleus dropped just two points from six games, finishing six points clear of closest challengers Ukraine.
In fine form over the past year, the French have won 11 and lost only two of 15 competitive fixtures. Les Bleus are unbeaten in their last seven international matches.
Didier Deschamps' side found their shooting boots in 2025, with 16 goals scored in Group D. France scored at least two goals in all six games, including a 3-1 win against Azerbaijan in their final qualifier last November.
Defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern, though. Les Bleus conceded twice in a 2-2 draw in Iceland last October, while they leaked five in a remarkable Nations League defeat against Spain last summer.
Predicted Lineups and Team News
Brazil (4-3-3) Ederson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Bremer, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Andrey Santos, Gabriel Sara; Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Martinelli.
Head coach Ancelotti has several key players unavailable for Thursday’s friendly. Gabriel Magalhaes, Alisson Becker and Alex Sandro have all withdrawn from the squad.
Veteran forward Neymar remains absent from the selection as he looks to build fitness ahead of a potential fourth World Cup finals appearance this summer.
Speaking about his future with the media earlier this month, Italian boss Ancelotti said he expects to extend his stay with the Brazilian national side.
“I believe I will renew for four years with Brazil. It's a new job, and I like it a lot.”
Ancelotti also discussed Vinicius Junior, whom he previously managed at Real Madrid:
“I've spoken with him. A player has to respect the coach and his teammates. He's improved his attitude on the field a lot.”
France (4-2-3-1) Mike Maignan; Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Kylian Mbappe; Ousmane Dembele.
France boss Deschamps has a strong squad available for Thursday's friendly in Massachusetts. Jules Kounde and William Saliba are notable absentees in defence for Les Bleus.
Deschamps admitted he remains undecided about his future beyond the 2026 World Cup, telling supporters he is keeping his options open for now:
"Club manager or coach of another national team? I don't know, I haven't decided anything. I have the freedom; I have several options.
President of the FFF? No. I'm giving myself time because, in my mind, it's until this summer. After that, we'll see.
I'm not ruling anything out, I'm naturally positive, and I tell myself it will certainly be different, but it will be good."
Verdict
Both teams have the quality to get on the scoresheet, with France capable of exposing a Brazilian side still in transition.
I fancy BTTS, with the Europeans expected to score at least twice in Boston.
I fancy BTTS, with the Europeans expected to score at least twice in Boston.
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