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Brazil midfielder Formiga (20) celebrates a shot for a goal against Korea Republic in the first half a Group E soccer match in the 2015 FIFA women's World Cup at Olympic Stadium./Australia midfielder Emily Van Egmond (10) reacts after the game against Sweden in a Group D soccer match in the 2015 FIFA women's World Cup at Commonwealth Stadium Reuters/Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports/Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

Women’s World Cup 2015 is ready for the round of 16; Brazil vs. Australia, this game could be easy for the South American players. They will be facing each other Sunday June 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET at Moncton Stadium in Moncton, Canada. Brazilians will head to its round of 16 showdown with Australians with momentum on its side after recording a 1-0 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday. A late Raquel goal sent Brazil through to the knockout stage as one of only two teams on maximum points.

Despite record goal-scorer Marta (92 goals in 94 caps) being unable to get herself on the scoresheet in the group stage, the Brazilians still breezed by with a perfect three wins in the three games. However, Brazil team has its rock-solid defense to thank. Brazil won their three first matches against Korea 2-0, Spain 1-0 and Costa Rica 1-0 respectively, no goals received and leading the group E with 9 Units.

Meanwhile, Australia has not done anything extraordinary just yet. They lost with the USA, second game they beat Nigeria and tie they third one against Sweden. From the way they are performing, Australia looks as if they will struggle breaking down a Brazil defense playing very well. Moreover, it feels like only a matter of time before a player of Marta’s quality makes her presence felt.

For Brazil to preserve its unblemished record against Australia, it needs to monopolize ball possession once again. They controlled over 55% of the ball in their three group matches against Korea, Spain and Costa Rica. That dominance has enable Brazil to impose its will on the offensive end in this tournament. Brazil will fancy its chances of beating Australia and advancing into the quarterfinals this coming Sunday as they did already once in their group stage encounter in the 2011 World Cup.

Moreover, predictions about this match favored Brazil that will win match 3-1, expecting Marta to scores. Where to watch and Live Stream: NBC Deportes, and Fox Sports Go. Vote who will win Sunday!

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