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Head-to-head History
Brazil and Haiti have a lopsided history, with Brazil winning all three of their previous encounters. The most recent meeting was a 7-1 thrashing in the 2016 Copa America Centenario. Prior to that, they played a 'Match for Peace' in 2004 which Brazil won 6-0. The historical record stands at 3-0 for Brazil with a goal difference of +18. This match in Philadelphia is another 'David vs. Goliath' scenario, with Brazil being the overwhelming favorites. Haiti will be looking to perform with honor and keep the scoreline respectable against the five-time world champions.
Form & Ranking
Brazil is ranked 5th in the world and is in excellent form, having successfully integrated a new generation of attacking talent. Haiti is ranked 84th, the second-lowest ranked team in the tournament. Brazil’s squad is largely healthy, though they may rotate players given the opposition. Haiti is at full strength but faces a massive gulf in quality. Brazil has been scoring freely in their recent games, while Haiti has focused on a defensive setup in their preparation for the group stage. The result seems a foregone conclusion to most analysts.
What to Expect
Expect Brazil to dominate 70% or more of the possession and launch wave after wave of attacks. Haiti will likely deploy a 'park the bus' strategy, putting 10 men behind the ball and hoping to frustrate the Brazilians. Media outlets like Globo and L'Equipe expect a high-scoring game, with predictions ranging from 4-0 to 6-0. The Athletic notes that for Brazil, this match is an opportunity to improve their goal difference and give playing time to their squad depth. For Haiti, any goal scored would be a historic achievement against the Seleção.