Brazil Women vs Panama Women Predictions

• Panama have a huge mountain to climb in their World Cup debut
• The underdogs lost 7-0 to Spain and 5-0 Japan ahead of the tournament
• Panama were beaten 4-0 by Chile earlier this year
• Brazil set off for the World Cup off the back of a 4-0 win against Chile

Brazil wait for tests to come

Brazil open their World Cup campaign in this clash with Panama, knowing that a test against France is to come next. Group F looks incredibly top-heavy, with Brazil and France battling for top spot and Panama and Jamaica considered outsiders.

While that showdown with France could be pivotal for both sides, Brazil first need to deal with Panama. Given the importance of finishing first, Brazil could do with a big victory to start things off to boost their goal difference. Luckily, they meet a Panama side fresh off some humbling defeats.

Selecao to cruise to victory

Panama went to Australia on the back of a 7-0 loss to Spain and a 5-0 humbling by Japan. The World Cup debutants were thumped 4-0 by Chile in a friendly earlier this year, so the eight-time South American champions should rack up a big scoreline in their opener.

Brazil beat Chile 4-0 in their final game before setting off to the tournament and they should cruise to another big win in this clash. Brazil should comfortably cover a -3 handicap and a 5-0 win is my correct score prediction.