Brazil vs Haiti
Brazil's Cunha doubles up in comfortable win
Matheus Cunha's brace and Vinícius Júnior's stoppage-time goal secure a 3-0 victory for Brazil.
Brazil delivered a commanding performance against Haiti, with Matheus Cunha opening the scoring before doubling his tally in the first half. Vinícius Júnior wrapped up the win with a goal in stoppage time, sealing a 3-0 result. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the actual scoreline was even more emphatic than the forecasted 2-0.
Analysis
Brazil faces Haiti in a Group Stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams have shown contrasting squad qualities and recent form, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Brazil boasts 22 prior World Cup appearances with five championships, showcasing a rich tournament pedigree. Haiti, with just one previous appearance reaching the group stage in 1974, enters as underdogs. Brazil qualified directly with strong points and goal difference, while Haiti topped their qualifying group in CONCACAF. The calibre gap is stark: Brazil fields 14 players from top-5 European leagues including Marquinhos and Casemiro, whereas Haiti has only 4 such players.
Brazil's squad calibre and recent form give them a clear edge. Their attackers, led by Vinícius Júnior, have been effective, while midfield creativity from Bruno Guimarães enhances goal opportunities. Defensively, Douglas Santos anchors a solid backline. Haiti's midfield resilience, spearheaded by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, offers some resistance but is unlikely to offset Brazil's quality. The predicted halftime score is 1-0, with Brazil expected to add a second in the second half.
Prediction
We confidently predict a 2-0 victory for Brazil, reflecting their dominance in squad quality and tactical execution. The match is expected to see three cards, typical for group stage discipline. Brazil's strong European league representation and recent form underpin this forecast with an 85% confidence level.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Brazil's attacking edge with Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior's perfect scoring record at home and high form give Brazil a clear offensive advantage.
Brazil's defensive dominance led by Douglas Santos
Douglas Santos' exceptional tackling and duel win rate surpass league averages, strengthening Brazil's defense.
Bruno Guimarães' creative form boosts Brazil's chance
Guimarães' assist and passing stats indicate strong recent form, enhancing Brazil's goal creation potential.
Haiti's midfield resilience via Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Bellegarde's passing and duel success provide Haiti some midfield stability despite overall underdog status.
No key injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no injury disruptions expected to affect tactics or lineup.
Key Takeaways
Brazil should comfortably handle Haiti in this Group Stage fixture, leveraging their experience and superior squad. Haiti will provide spirited resistance but face an uphill battle against the Samba Boys' firepower and defensive solidity.
- Brazil has 22 prior World Cup appearances and has won the tournament five times.
- Haiti has appeared once before in the World Cup, exiting at the group stage in 1974.
- Brazil qualified directly with 28 points and a +7 goal difference in CONMEBOL.
- Haiti topped their CONCACAF qualifying group with 11 points and a +3 goal difference.
- Brazil's squad includes 14 players from top-5 European leagues, including Marquinhos and Casemiro.
- Haiti's squad has 4 players from top-5 European leagues, including Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
- Brazil's recent form yields 1.333 points per game over the last 12 months.
- The predicted halftime score is 1-0, with a fulltime score of 2-0 in favour of Brazil.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Brazil
Away — Haiti
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Arcus
Yellow Card
Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha
Assist: Vinícius Júnior
Raphinha
Vinícius Júnior
Assist: Paquetá
Pierrot
Yellow Card
Arcus
Pierrot
Casimir
Paquetá
Matheus Cunha
Santos
Yellow Card
Providence
Jean-Jacques
Yellow Card
Bellegarde
Guimarães
Vinícius Júnior
Match Statistics
Brazil
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1Alisson BeckerG
- 3Gabriel MagalhãesD
- 4MarquinhosD
- 5CasemiroM
- 7Vinícius JúniorF
- 8Bruno GuimarãesM
- 9Matheus CunhaF
- 11RaphinhaF
- 13DaniloD
- 16Douglas SantosD
- 20Lucas PaquetáM
Substitutes
- 2ÉdersonM
- 6Alex SandroD
- 12WevertonG
- 14BremerD
- 15Léo PereiraD
- 17FabinhoM
- 18Danilo SantosM
- 19EndrickF
- 21Luiz HenriqueF
- 22Gabriel MartinelliF
- 23EdersonG
- 24IbañezD
- 25ThiagoF
- 26RayanF
Haiti
5-4-1Starting XI
- 1J. PlacideG
- 2C. ArcusD
- 4Ricardo AdeD
- 5H. DelcroixD
- 8M. ExpérienceD
- 10J. BellegardeM
- 15R. ProvidenceM
- 17D. Jean-JacquesM
- 20F. PierrotF
- 21J. CasimirM
- 22J. DuverneD
Substitutes
- 3K. ThermoncyD
- 6C. SaintéM
- 7D. EtienneF
- 9D. NazonF
- 11L. DeedsonF
- 12A. PierreG
- 13D. LacroixD
- 14G. MétusalaD
- 16L. JosephF
- 18W. IsidorF
- 19Y. FortunéF
- 23J. DuvergerG
- 24W. PaugainD
- 25D. SimonM
- 26W. PierreM
Brazil
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheus Cunha | F | 64 | 9.3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Vinícius Júnior | F | 81 | 8.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2/6 |
| Marquinhos(C) | D | 91 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Magalhães | D | 91 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Paquetá | M | 64 | 7.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Alisson | G | 91 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Bruno Guimarães | M | 81 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Casemiro | M | 91 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Douglas Santos | D | 91 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Danilo | D | 91 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Raphinha | F | 40 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Igor Thiago | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fabinho | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ederson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luiz Henrique | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Sandro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Weverton | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Léo Pereira | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Roger Ibañez | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bremer | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan | F | 51 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Éderson | M | 10 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Martinelli | F | 27 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Danilo Santos | M | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Endrick | F | 27 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Haiti
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Ricner Bellegarde | M | 81 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Ricardo Adé | D | 91 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Johny Placide(C) | G | 91 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hannes Delcroix | D | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danley Jean Jacques | M | 91 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Frantzdy Pierrot | F | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ruben Providence | M | 71 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/4 |
| Jean-Kévin Duverne | D | 91 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Martin Expérience | D | 91 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlens Arcus | D | 45 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josué Casimir | M | 62 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Keeto Thermoncy | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Woodensky Pierre | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Garven-Michee Metusala | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duckens Nazon | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilguens Paugain | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carl Fred Sainté | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandre Pierre | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josué Duverger | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duke Lacroix | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yassin Fortune | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilson Isidor | F | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/3 |
| Dominique Simon | M | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Derrick Etienne | F | 10 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lenny Joseph | F | 20 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Louicius Don Deedson | F | 29 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |