Mark Your Calendars: Women’s Finalissima Match 2023 is Coming

In collaboration with UEFA, the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) has created a title that only the conquerors of Europe and South America can compete for. The title in question is the Finalissima trophy. It has already gotten to the third edition in men’s football; however, this is the first time the competition will be held in women’s football, so history will be made. As we await the first-ever winner of the competition in women’s football, let’s bring you details of this finals competition and preview and predictions ahead of the first-ever women’s Finalissima game.

Who Has Qualified For The Maiden Edition Of Women’s Finalissima?

This Finalissima will be played between the UEFA Women’s Euro winner and Copa América Femenina. England won the 2022 UEFA Women’s Euro while Brazil was the victors of the Copa America Femenina, so these two teams will battle things out for the maiden edition of the Finalissima. Without further ado, let’s look at the game that leads to these teams booking their spot at the Finalissima.

England’s Last Game To Claim Europe

England women’s team finally ended their wait for an international trophy with an entertaining 2-1 defeat of Germany women’s team in the 2022 Euro finals. In a very nervy game, it had to come to extra time before a winner could emerge. The heavens were undoubtedly on the England women’s team side when Alexandra Popp, Germany’s leading scorer, was substituted before the game had started because of a strained muscle. Even before the game began, this provided England a boost.

• The game started with England exerting dominance; they had multiple attempts at the goal but couldn’t convert. Germany, who were relatively resilient, had a close chance in the 25th minute, which was later ruled out for offside. The game remained a stalemate till the end of the first half.

• Germany entered the second half with renewed vigor, but it was eventually silenced by English substitute Toone who spectacularly broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute to put England in front.
• Germany reacted positively to being a goal down as they kept mounting pressure on England until they finally scored in the 79th minute via Lina Magull’s beautiful finish to draw level terms and give Germany a lifeline.

• The game continued and finished at level terms at the end of regular time. Extra time ensued in the 110th minute, and substitute Kelly scored for England, giving the Lionesses their first major tournament victory and England’s first for men or women since the 1966 World Cup. It was a groundbreaking victory for the Lionesses; history was made!

Brazil Became The Queen Of South America

Brazil won the Copa America Feminina after a spirited 1-0 victory over the host nation Colombia on Saturday. Brazil continues to be a step above the rest of the world. Brazil has triumphed eight times in the past nine Copa América Femenina competitions.

• Brazil’s Debinha converted on a penalty kick in the 39th minute to score the game’s sole goal and eventual match-winner despite both teams attacking heavily, with Colombia attempting 21 shots and Brazil 15 attempts.

• With the goal, Debinha tied for second place in the tournament’s Golden Boot competition. The victory puts the cap on a fantastic run for the Brazilians, who have won all six games by a cumulative score of 20-0 without giving up a goal throughout the tournament.

• The Brazilian team has won the Copa America Femenina for the fourth time in a row.

Women’s 2023 Finalissima Match Details

Date: Thursday, 6th of April 2023

Time: 2:45 p.m E.T, 19:45 local time

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

Tickets, How To Watch

Children under 16 pay just £7.50 for tickets, while adults pay just £15. However, a sell-out audience is anticipated, so fans are recommended to buy their tickets in advance.

The game will be available for locals on ITV and ITVX.

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Head To Head

England and Brazil have faced off three times at the senior women’s international level.

• Their first encounter was at Meadow Lane in Nottingham on October 6, 2018; England defeated Brazil 1-0 in a friendly match. Fran Kirby scored the only goal.

• They competed against one another twice in 2019. The first time came on February 27, when England triumphed 2-1 in the SheBelieves Cup in Chester, Pennsylvania. England was behind at the break thanks to a penalty from Andressa Alves, but Ellen White and Beth Mead turned the tide to secure a win for the English side.

• In their second meeting, which took place on October 5 in Middlesbrough, Brazil prevailed 2-1 thanks to two goals from Debinha before Beth England pulled one back in what seemed to be just a consolation goal.

Match Prediction

This will be quite a game. Looking at their head-to-head, England has won two while Brazil has one, which was in their most recent encounter. This will be a closely contested game, with both teams poised to fight it out till the last minute.

• Brazil, however, has dominated women’s football in recent years, and they always look miles ahead of other national teams. They have won four Copa America Feminina titles, and how they won shows how dominant a team they are. Winning a competition without conceding a single goal is quite a feat.
• On the other hand, England recently found success when they won the 2022 women’s UEFA Euro Cup. Their title drought shows that they are not a dominant side in Europe.

Here are our predictions for the maiden edition of the women’s Finalissima;

• Brazil is arguably the best women’s team in the world right now, so they are favorites to win the first-ever women’s Finalissima title. The odds for Brazil to win, according to Megapari, are 1.33.

• Our alternative pick is for both teams to score. Looking at the trend in their previous encounters, two of the three head-to-head has ended in both teams scoring, so I’d back the trend to continue here. The odds for both teams to score, according to N1Bet are 2.33.

The maiden edition of the women’s Finalissima promises to deliver some of the most exciting women’s football, and it’s a must-watch for football faithful. Follow FBR for more previews and predictions on international competitions like the Finalissima.