Managerless Brazil are seeking their first win of 2023 when they play Guinea at La Liga side Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium in Barcelona on Saturday.
Still without a head coach following Tite’s exit after their 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal exit in December, the Selecao were beaten 2-1 in Morocco in March in the only match they have played since losing to Croatia on penalties at the finals.
Guinea’s defeat to Egypt in Marrakech on Wednesday means they may need a point from their remaining two qualification matches to secure their place in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Sporting News is following Brazil vs Guinea live and providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen.
Brazil vs Guinea live score
| 1st Half | Goal scorers | |
| Brazil | — | — |
| Guinea | — | — |
Lineups:
Brazil (4-3-3, right to left): Ederson (GK) – Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Ayrton Lucas – Casemiro, Joelinton, Paqueta – Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Richarlison
Guinea (4-3-3, right to left): Kone (GK) — Sow, Conte, Diakhaby, Sylla — Diawara, Kourouma, Keita — Kamano, Guirassy, Guilavogui
Brazil vs Guinea live updates, highlights from international friendly
20 mins to KO: The experienced Danilo emphasised during the week that Brazil have been taking this game very seriously and carrying out video analysis on their opponents despite it being a friendly.
“We are used to a level of professionalism and demand here,” he said. “It is clear that the preparation has to be as if it were a decisive game, because the level of demand of the Brazilian team is always very big.”
40 mins to KO: Brazil say they have carried out an “intense” training camp with a “harmonious” atmosphere. “I hope we win again, play well again and are in control,” interim coach Ramon Menezes said.
“That is part of our tradition – as is being strong defensively.”
Le Syli National🔥
Gbin Gbin So #CONORFGF | #FGF |#SyliNational | #GbinGbinSo | #BREGUI | #BrandingGuinee pic.twitter.com/AYbZ8NQWXT
— Fédération Guinéenne de Football (@fgfofficiel) June 17, 2023
1 hour to KO: And here’s the Guinea line-up looking for a famous result tonight…
(4-3-3): Kone (GK) — Sow, Conte, Diakhaby, Sylla — Diawara, Kourouma, Keita — Kamano, Guirassy, Guilavogui
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(4-3-3): Ederson (GK) – Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Ayrton Lucas – Casemiro, Joelinton, Paqueta – Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Richarlison
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1 hour 40 mins to KO: Guinea manager Kaba Diawara had a spell in Spain in 2002, playing for Racing de Ferrol on loan from Paris St-Germain. “We are going to try to play our best team and give everything so that we talk about this game for a long time,” he says.
“We are going to play in front of our families, we are going to play in front of the whole world, so it is the moment for us to show that we have intelligent footballers who know how to play and are ready to show that we know how to play in Guinea.”
Diawara has been in charge since October 2021. “We should not miss the opportunity to impress against Brazil,” he told his players. “We are playing against the most successful team in the world, so we will gain experience.
“We want to grow and be among the best teams in Africa. We really have to show what we can do in this match. We want to win.”
Nos vestiaires ☺️#CONORFGF #FGF #SyliNational #GbinGbinSo #BrandingGuinee #BREGUI pic.twitter.com/mCC2dZxhqy
— Fédération Guinéenne de Football (@fgfofficiel) June 17, 2023
2 hours to KO: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ coverage of Brazil vs Guinea! The third-ranked team in the world may be facing opponents 76 places below them this evening, but the African side are in better form after beating Ethiopia twice in four days in March and taking the lead before losing to Egypt on Wednesday, a result that still leaves them on the brink of Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Brazil aren’t really in any form. Their only game since their surprise 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal exit to Croatia in December — a result prompting former boss Tite’s exit — was a 2-1 defeat to Morocco in Tangier in March, when Manchester United’s Casemiro scored for them in between the hosts’ goals. Can the five-time World Cup winners earn their first victory of 2023 tonight?
What time does Brazil vs Guinea kick off?
The international friendly will be held on Saturday, June 17 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
The time of the match will be at 9:30 p.m. local time. Here is how that translates to time zones in different regions around the world.
| Country | Date | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Sun, June 18 | 5:30 a.m. AEST |
| Canada | Sat, June 17 | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| Hong Kong | Sun, June 18 | 3:30 a.m. HKT |
| India | Sun, June 18 | 1:00 a.m. IST |
| Malaysia | Sun, June 18 | 3:30 a.m. MYT |
| New Zealand | Sun, June 18 | 7:30 a.m. NZST |
| Singapore | Sun, June 18 | 3:30 a.m. SST |
| UK | Sat, June 17 | 8:30 p.m. BST |
| USA | Sat, June 17 | 3:30 p.m. ET |
Brazil vs Guinea live stream, TV channel
Currently there are no details on TV or live streaming of this match, with the Brazilian national team’s Twitter account (@CBF_Futebol) providing live updates and match highlights.
Brazil vs Guinea lineups
Menezes is likely to give some of his less experienced names a chance to impress in these friendlies with the potential for a string of international debuts for Brazil.
Newcastle star Joelinton is line for his international bow, on the back of helping the Magpies to a Champions League qualification spot, alongside captain Casemiro, in Brazil’s midfield.
Brazil (4-3-3, right to left): Ederson (GK) – Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Ayrton Lucas – Casemiro, Joelinton, Paqueta – Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Richarlison
Naby Keita is the standout name in Guinea’s squad, on the back of confirming a free transfer move from Liverpool to Werder Bremen, with former Barcelona midfielder Ilaix Moriba also involved.
Guinea (4-3-3, right to left): Kone (GK) — Sow, Conte, Diakhaby, Sylla — Diawara, Kourouma, Keita — Kamano, Guirassy, Guilavogui
Brazil vs Guinea odds
Brazil are the strong favourites, with Guinea priced as long outsiders for any fans fancying a shock.
| BRA win |
Draw | GUI win |
Both teams to score Y / N |
Over / Under 2.5 goals |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Interaction (Canada) |
1.07 | 9.00 | 21.00 | 2.27 / 1.49 | — |
| SkyBet (UK) |
1/12 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/4, 2/5 | 4/11, 2/1 |
| Neds (Australia) |
1.07 | 10.00 | 29.00 | 2.35 / 1.53 | 1.28 / 3.45 |
| Dafabet (India) |
1.05 | 10.00 | 19.00 | 2.50 / 1.47 | 1.29 / 3.25 |
Published at Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:12:05 +0000
