November 7, 2025 | 08:31 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian U-17 national team will face its toughest challenge yet in Group H of the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Tonight, on Friday, November 7, 2025, the Young Garuda squad is up against the South American giant, Brazil, at Field 7, Aspire Zone, Doha, Qatar, starting at 10:45 p.m. WIB (West Indonesia Time).
This match marks the first meeting of the two countries at both the youth and senior levels. A showdown that brings together two different poles in football history: Brazil, four-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions, and Indonesia, a young team that has only experienced this world tournament twice.
Brazil comes with a formidable status. In the opening match, Carlos Eduardo Patetuci's troop destroyed Honduras with a score of 7-0. Statistics show total dominance: 70.9 percent ball possession, 10 shots on target, and 20 total chances.
Players like Dell, Ruan Pablo, and Angelo Candido are the driving force of the game. Dell scored two goals, while Angelo and Ruan Pablo each added one goal and one assist. They play fast, neat, and efficient, with a direct attacking pattern from the midfield to the front.
Indonesia's track record paints a totally different picture. Nova Arianto's proteges fell 1-3 to Zambia in the first match, but led with a promising performance in the first half of the game.
Nova said the players have already forgotten about the defeat. "By Thursday, they've already moved on. Everyone is ready to face Brazil," said Nova in Doha on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Tactical Analysis: Between Defending and Counterattacking
Against Brazil, Indonesia is expected not to play openly. Nova Arianto's 3-4-3 formation will more often shift to 5-4-1 when defending. Indonesia will also rely on quick counterattacks from the wings.
Brazil, which often relies on a 4-3-3 pattern, is likely to plow from the early minutes. They will try to create a quick lead to secure a spot in the round of 32.
The key for Indonesia is to shadow Dell and Angelo, and to capitalize on every opportunity from quick transitions. Nova demands high determination and courage from his players. "I ask the players not to pay too much respect to Brazil. We never know the outcome until we play," he said.
Data and Statistics
5 Last Matches of Brazil U-17
03/04/2025: Venezuela 0-1 Brazil
05/04/2025: Brazil 3-2 Ecuador
09/04/2025: Brazil 1-0 Chile
12/04/2025: Colombia 1(1)-(4)1 Brazil
04/11/2025: Brazil 7-0 Honduras
5 Last Matches of Indonesia U-17
13/09/2025: Indonesia 0-1 North Macedonia
25/10/2025: Indonesia 1-2 Paraguay
27/10/2025: Indonesia 0-0 Ivory Coast
30/10/2025: Indonesia 1-1 Panama
04/11/2025: Indonesia 1-3 Zambia
Predicted Lineups
Brazil U-17 (4-3-3): João Pedro; Angelo, Vitor Hugo, Luis Eduardo, Arthur Ryan; Ze Lucas, Tiago, Felipe Morais; Ruan Pablo, Dell, Kayke.
Coach: Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.
Indonesia U-17 (3-4-3): Dafa Al-Gasemi; Lucas Lee, I Putu Panji, Mathew Baker; Eizar Tanjung, Nazriel Alvaro, Evandra Florasta, Fabio Azkairawan; Fadly Alberto, M. Zahaby Gholy, Mierza Firjatullah.
Coach: Nova Arianto.
Prediction
On paper, Brazil clearly has the edge in all areas. They are faster, stronger, and more experienced in major tournaments. However, football, especially at the youth level, always holds room for surprises.
If Indonesia can maintain discipline and capitalize on opportunities from counterattacks, a draw is not impossible. But if Brazil performs as effectively as they did against Honduras, the Young Garudas will have to work extra hard to avoid a heavy defeat.
Skor.id contributed to the writing of this article.
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