Mirassol vs Cruzeiro Prediction: No favorites in this game

Mirassol vs Cruzeiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 19, 2025

Mirassol and Cruzeiro will face each other in one of the best matches of the 20th round. Both teams are exceeding expectations and finished the first half of the season in positions that could take them to the Copa Libertadores.

Mirassol: Form and statistics

The Little Lion lost 2-1 to Flamengo at the Maracanã in an exciting football match. The defeat ended Mirassol's nine-game unbeaten streak. Coach Rafael Guanaes was not on the bench due to suspension, but his players performed with their usual determination and confidence. Mirassol had the first chance of the game, but it was Flamengo who broke the deadlock through Léo Pereira in the 19th minute. The center back found himself unmarked in the box and headed home without the goalkeeper Walter having any chance of reaction. Léo Pereira was decisive again in the second half, saving Mirassol's equalizer by clearing the ball off the line. The Brasileirão leader struggled to maintain ball possession due to Mirassol's strong pressure, and the visitors began to believe they could equalize the score. However, Flamengo is a cynical team, and Gonzalo Plata made it 2-0 in the 68th minute after a cross from Arrascaeta. The winner seemed to have been found; however, five minutes later, Mirassol reduced the deficit through midfielder Gabriel. Soon after, goalkeeper Rossi saved Flamengo by bravely defending a close-range shot from Carlos Eduardo. The Cariocas had to suffer until the end, but secured a crucial victory. Mirassol dropped to sixth place, with 28 points and two games in hand.

Mirassol: Lineup

Central defender João Victor is suspended.

🔖Mirassol starting lineup (4-3-3)

Walter – Lucas Ramon, Gabriel Knesowitsch, Jemmes, Reinaldo – Danielzinho, Neto Moura, Gabriel – Negueba, Edson Carioca, Chico da Costa

⛔️Out: Matheus Sales, Luis Otávio (injured), João Victor (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Rafael Guanaes

Cruzeiro: Form and statistics

Cruzeiro suffered a second consecutive home defeat and disappointed 60,000 fans at the Mineirão. Leonardo Jardim's men had responded well to their home defeat against Ceará with an away victory over Botafogo in the following round, but failed again at their stadium. The Fox was beating Santos 1-0 at halftime, and no one could have imagined what would happen next. Cruzeiro missed several goals and could have ended the first 45 minutes winning by a margin of three or four goals. Santos, led by Neymar, came out stronger in the second half and tied the game at 63' with a goal by Guilherme. Gustavo Caballero came off the bench on the right wing and caused many problems for left-back Kaiki. Shortly after, Kaio Jorge made it 2-1 for Cruzeiro, but VAR detected a foul by Matheus Pereira on Zé Rafael and disallowed the goal. The decision was controversial, and Cruzeiro complained about the refereeing after the match. The game was fractured, and Santos began to threaten with dangerous counterattacks. In one of them, Caballero made it 2-1 in the 89th minute after an assist from Guilherme, returning the favor for the pass that the Paraguayan had given him for the first goal. It was another unexpected defeat for Cruzeiro, which, until recently, was the team with the most points won at home. Some players showed nervousness and gave signs that they may not yet be ready to fight for the title. Leonardo Jardim is doing an excellent job, but perhaps the coach needs two or three more players to increase his options.

Cruzeiro: Lineup

Kaiki, Romero, and Christian are suspended after receiving their third yellow card.

🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cássio – William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kauã Prates – Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique – Wanderson, Matheus Pereira, Eduardo – Kaio Jorge

⛔️Out: Fagner, João Marcelo (injured), Kaiki, Romero, Christian (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim

Mirassol vs Cruzeiro: Head-to-head statistics

The only meeting between the two teams took place in March this year, in the opening round of the league. In that game, Cruzeiro won 2-1 at the Mineirão.

Mirassol vs Cruzeiro: Betting tips & Odds

• Cruzeiro has scored first in 8 of its last 10 games. You can bet that Cruzeiro will be the first team to score for 1.91 at Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won six times in Cruzeiro's last six away matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.62 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won four times in Mirassol's last six matches. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 1.95 at Betway.

Mirassol vs Cruzeiro match prediction 19 August 2025

It's a match between two strong sides with a difficult outcome to predict. Mirassol has yet to lose at home, while Cruzeiro is the second team with the most points gained on the road, so there are no favorites. Only the leader, Flamengo, has scored more goals than Mirassol and Cruzeiro; therefore, I will bet that both teams will score.

Our match prediction: BTTS-Yes for 1.95 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Draw for 3.16 at 1xBet.

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