Flamengo vs Mirassol prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 3, 2026
In the 4th round of the Brazilian Serie A, Flamengo will face Mirassol on September 3, 2026. Both sides need a victory, albeit for very different reasons.
Flamengo vs Mirassol team news and expert analysis
The Rio de Janeiro club won both the league title and the Copa Libertadores last season. However, a disastrous start to 2026 led to a managerial change. Even so, setbacks have continued to occur. In the Copa Libertadores, they progressed to the knockout stage after overcoming Cruzeiro, only to immediately lose to the same opponent in Serie A. They subsequently thrashed Botafogo 3-0.
The club from the outskirts of São Paulo finished fourth in their debut Brasileirão campaign last season. That result earned them a place in the Copa Libertadores, where the Brazilians reached the knockout stage, drawing twice with LDU Quito before being eliminated on penalties. At the domestic level, however, the former newcomers have suffered a sharp decline and are now fighting against relegation, with little success so far. They did manage to take points off Palmeiras, drawing 1-1.
The champions are currently averaging two goals scored per match while conceding 0.88. The relegation candidates are managing just 1.13 goals per game, while allowing 1.54 on average.
Head to Head matches: Flamengo vs Mirassol
The sides have met just three times. The Rio giants have won twice, with one match ending in a draw.
The hosts are considerably stronger. We are backing them to win by a margin of at least two goals (odds – 1.90).
Flamengo vs Mirassol: key statistics and trends
- Flamengo have won three of their last four matches
- 50% of Flamengo's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.88 goals per game
- Mirassol are winless in eight consecutive matches
- 71% of Mirassol's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.67 goals per game
Flamengo vs Mirassol: Possible starting lineups
Flamengo are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Rossi - Ayrton Dantas, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Emerson - Jorginho, Pulgar - Samuel Lino, de Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata - Pedro Abreu
Mirassol are expected to play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Walter - Victor Luis, Daniel Borges, Willian Machado, Lucas Oliveira, Gabriel Knesowicz - Fernandinho, Chico, Denilson, Shaylon - André Luis
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Brazilian Serie A standings.