Fortaleza vs Mirassol Prediction: Dark clouds over Fortaleza

Fortaleza vs Mirassol: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 25, 2025

Fortaleza remains in the relegation zone and was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores this week. The next game will be tough, as Mirassol has been one of the few consistent teams in the league.

Fortaleza: Form and statistics

Coach Renato Paiva is struggling to improve the team's performance, and the situation is getting worse. Fortaleza lost 2-1 to Fluminense at the Maracanã, extending its winless streak in the league to four games. The Cariocas scored early in the 9th minute through Cano and were comfortable in the game, pulling back their lines and giving possession to Fortaleza. The Cearenses tried to react, but their confidence is very low at the moment. Canobbio made it 2-0 in the 64th minute, making the visitors' task even more difficult. Breno Lopes managed to reduce the deficit in the 73rd minute, but the efforts of the Fortaleza players were insufficient. The Lion of Pici is in 19th place with only 15 points from 19 games played. In midweek, Fortaleza lost 2-0 away to Vélez Sarsfield in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. Renato Paiva's team had drawn 0-0 in the first game and showed no ability to reach the quarter-finals. After the elimination, the coach decided to remove five players from the squad. Deyverson, Zé Welison, Rodrigo Santos, Magrão, and Emmanuel Martínez will no longer play for the club.

Fortaleza: Lineup

Several key players are injured. Brítez, Kervin Andrade, and Breno Lopes are suspended.

🔖Fortaleza starting lineup (4-3-3)

Helton Leite – Tinga, Gustavo Mancha, Gastón Ávila, Weverson – Lucas Sasha, Rossetto, Lucca Prior – Herrera, Pikachu, Lucero

⛔️Out: Kuscevic, Matheus Pereira, João Ricardo, Brenno, Moisés, Pochettino (injured), Brítez, Kervin Andrade, Breno Lopes (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Renato Paiva

Mirassol: Form and statistics

Mirassol drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro and remains unbeaten at the Maião. Flamengo, Bahia, and Mirassol are the only teams without home defeats in the league. The game started badly for Rafael Guanaes' men, as Cruzeiro scored in the 5th minute through Kaio Jorge. The Miners launched a perfect counterattack, and the Série A top scorer scored his 14th goal in the competition. The Little Lion reacted but went into the break losing 1-0. In the 58th minute, Guanaes brought Negueba into the game, and seven minutes later, the striker scored a beautiful goal with a curling shot. From then on, Mirassol intensified the pressure, but despite finishing with 21 shots, the efficiency was not the best, as only three of them hit the target. Mirassol remains in sixth place, now with 29 points.

Mirassol: Lineup

Central defender João Victor is back after suspension. Gabriel picked up an injury.

🔖Mirassol starting lineup (4-3-3)

Walter – Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes, Reinaldo – Danielzinho, Neto Moura, José Aldo – Negueba, Edson Carioca, Chico da Costa

⛔️Out: Gabriel, Matheus Sales, Luis Otávio (injured)

👤Head Coach: Rafael Guanaes

Fortaleza vs Mirassol: Head-to-head statistics

The two teams have only met once in their history. It was this year in Round 2, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Fortaleza vs Mirassol: Betting tips & Odds

• Fortaleza conceded first in three of its last four matches. You can bet that Mirassol will be the first team to score for 2.25 at Bet365;
• Mirassol has lost only once in its last 11 matches. You can bet on Mirassol not losing (X2) for 1.64 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won four times in Mirassol’s last four matches. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 1.85 at Betway.

Fortaleza vs Mirassol match prediction 25 August 2025

Fortaleza is going through a terrible spell, and the club has just released five players. Perhaps this drastic measure will work, but we will have to wait and see. Mirassol continues its excellent campaign and is a team that plays without pressure. Fortaleza may even win, but it's hard for me to bet on a victory for the Cearenses without any sign of improvement. Maybe next week, who knows. I'm going to bet on a Double Chance in favor of Mirassol.

Our match prediction: X2 for 1.64 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 1.85 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.