Brazil Takes on Tunisia in International Friendly Fixture
Brazil is set to face Tunisia in an international friendly match on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two nations since September 2022, when Brazil secured a dominant 5-1 victory in a similar fixture. The Selecao comes into this match after a 2-0 friendly victory over Senegal, with Estevao and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro scoring in a seven-minute spell.
Recent Performance
Brazil has won two of their three friendly games since the end of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Their only loss during this period was a 3-2 defeat against Japan on October 14. The team is currently seventh in the latest FIFA World Rankings and booked their spot in next year’s World Cup after finishing fifth in the CONMEBOL qualifiers with 28 points from 18 matches.
Tunisia’s Road to the World Cup
Tunisia will also be competing in the World Cup next year after a dominant run in the qualifiers. They clinched top spot in Group H, winning nine of the 10 qualifying games, with a goalless draw against Namibia in June 2024 being the exception. Tunisia heads into Tuesday’s tie unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions, including a 3-2 victory over Jordan in their friendly last weekend.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
This will be just the third meeting between Brazil and Tunisia, with the Selecao picking up two wins from their previous two encounters. Both meetings have come in friendly fixtures, with Brazil securing a 4-1 victory in Tunis in June 1973 and a 5-1 win in September 2022. Brazil is unbeaten in six of their most recent seven friendly games, claiming four wins and two draws since March 2024. Tunisia has lost just one of their last six matches across all competitions while picking up four wins and one draw since September.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Tunisia heads into Tuesday’s tie on a strong run of results and will be keen to test themselves against a star-studded Brazil side. However, given the gulf in quality and experience between the two nations, Brazil is expected to come out on top. The predicted score is Brazil 3-1 Tunisia. Betting tips include Brazil to win, Brazil to score first, and under 10.5 corners.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the match between Brazil and Tunisia promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to fine-tune their preparations for the World Cup next year. With Brazil’s star-studded squad and Tunisia’s impressive run of results, fans can expect a thrilling match. Brazil’s experience and quality are likely to give them the edge they need to secure a win, but Tunisia will certainly give them a run for their money.
