In a re-match of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Round 16 clash, Australia takes on Olympic hosts Brazil in their final international friendly before next month's Rio 2016 Olympics.

It is the final opportunity for Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic to evaluate his 18 player squad following the team's 3 week camp in Fortaleza.

"It has been quite good actually," said Stajcic of the early preparation.

"We were very fortunate to be able to come over as early as we did because the 13 hour time difference and the climate change was an adjustment for our players."

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Australia were one the first nations to arrive in Brazil and the only team from Group F currently in Brazil.

The Matildas preparations have roughly followed the same routine as that before the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifiers with several double training sessions and practice matches against local teams in Fortaleza.

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One of the key reasons for Stajcic's decision to have a longer pre-tournament camp was to foster greater cohesion with the team and playing style.  Cohesion that was notably low in their final send off match against New Zealand in early June.

"Look it [gelling] always takes time," he said. "It definitely took 7 - 10 days for our players to get accustom to the conditions.  We are glad we came over and settled in well."

"We have been together for a couple of weeks now with everyone floating in from around the world at different times and it is all coming together slowly."

Training games have assisted in the preparations but the reality is they can't always replicate match conditions.  For Matildas utility Caitlin Foord the match against long rivals Brazil is a chance to test the level of the players.

"For myself I will learn if I am at my peak or getting there so I am excited and hopefully the outcome is good." Foord said.

"Personally it would be a good confidence booster if obviously we do play well.  It is the last serious hit-out before the first game so it's important to see where you are at and feeling."

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The perspective for Stajcic is more about learning the weaknesses and strengths of the team against world class opposition like the world no. 8.

"The Brazil game is an important match, and results are always important, but really the use of the match is getting all the players ready is significantly more important than just the outcome of this match."

In terms of personnel, Stajcic has hinted at providing significant minutes to his core but with substitutions throughout the game to test players. Beyond the key figures of the squad, it could also mean the return of Sam Kerr to the Matildas since November 2015.  Kerr's inclusion in the squad was on the back of limited minutes in the past 9 months with Stajcic stating in selection press conference that the coaching staff would be looking at building up her minutes ahead of the Olympics.

"All those things and more," said Stajcic on the intended key takeaways from the fixture.

" We are looking at every aspect that we can, giving as many players as we can a run, gelling combinations, seeing who is in form and who is not.  All the things that are required as a team will be looked at to see what level we are at and things we need to tighten up on."

Australia's performance against Brazil could be a good litmus test of their preparation with Brazil recently taking on group opponents Canada last month.

For Brazil, they will be using a close to full strength squad with only a question mark around their captain and star Marta with the forward joining the squad late due to playing commitments in Sweden.

Australia have had the better over Brazil, albeit with tight margin, in recent encounters and they will look to continue that recent positive record going.

Match Details

Brazil v Australia

Estádio Presidente Vargas, Fortaleza

Kick off: 4pm local time (Sunday, 24 July, 5am AEST)

Live stream: www.futebolcearense.com.br

Recent Head to Head:

22/06/15: Brazil 0 - 1 Australia

09/04/14: Australia 2 - 1 Brazil

06/04/14: Australia 0 - 1 Brazil

30/06/11: Brazil 1 - 0 Australia

23/09/07: Brazil 3 - 2 Australia

Australia Squad: Lydia Williams (Houston Dash/Canberra United), Mackenzie Arnold (Perth Glory), Clare Polkinghorne (Brisbane Roar), Laura Alleway (Orlando Pride / Melbourne City), Alanna Kennedy (WNY Flash / Sydney FC), Stephanie Catley (Orlando Pride / Melbourne City), Ellie Carpenter (Western Sydney Wanderers), Elise Kellond-Knight (Potsdam Turbine), Emily van Egmond (FFC Frankfurt), Katrina Gorry (Brisbane Roar), Tameka Butt (Brisbane Roar), Caitlin Foord (Perth Glory), Chloe Logarzo (Eskilstuna United / Newcastle Jets), Lisa De Vanna (Melbourne City), Michelle Heyman (Canberra United), Kyah Simon (Boston Breakers / Sydney FC), Samantha Kerr (Sky Blue FC / Perth Glory), Larissa Crummer (Melbourne City)

Brazil Squad:  Bárbara (Seleção Permanente) e Aline (Seleção Permanente), Mônica (Orlando Pride), Rafaelle (Changchun), Bruna Benites (Seleção Permanente), Érika (Paris Saint Germain), Fabiana (Dalian Quanjian), Poliana (Houston Dash), Tamires (Fortuna Hjørring), Formiga (Permanente), Thaisa (Permanente), Andressinha (Houston Dash), Marta (FC Rosengård), Debinha (Dalian Quanjian), Cristiane (Paris Saint Germain), Andressa Alves (FC Barcelona), Bia Zaneratto (Steel Red Angels), Raquel (Changchun Club)