Mirassol vs Flamengo prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 17, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 23rd round of Brazil's Serie A on August 17, 2026, Mirassol and Flamengo will face off. Only victory is expected from the visitors.
Mirassol vs Flamengo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from São Paulo managed to finish fourth in its debut season last year, collecting 67 points in 2025. They even went on to play in the Copa Libertadores, where they reached the playoffs and drew their opening match with LDU Quito. Slightly earlier, they lost to Grêmio in the cup—1-1 and 0-1. Their main struggles have been in the league, where by the end of summer they found themselves in the relegation zone. They also suffered a defeat to Cruzeiro.
The Rio de Janeiro giants had a triumphant 2025, winning both Serie A and the Copa Libertadores. However, after a poor start to the new season, they changed their coach. This worked, and the team improved, although they exited the cup early. In the Copa, the Brazilians made the playoffs and drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro. In Serie A, they moved up into the group of leaders. Their match against Vitória also resulted in a win.
The Brasileirão outsider averages only 1.14 goals per game, conceding 1.43. The reigning champion, despite a slight drop, still scores significantly more than they concede—1.89 goals scored versus 0.89 allowed.
Previous Matches: Mirassol vs Flamengo
Last season, in their first-ever meetings, the champion took four out of a possible six points against the newcomer.
The champion has found decent form this summer and should win again here (odds – 1.83).
Mirassol vs Flamengo: Key Stats and Trends
- Mirassol has not won in four consecutive matches
- 67% of Mirassol's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.57
- Flamengo has drawn three of their last four matches
Mirassol vs Flamengo: Possible Starting Lineups
Mirassol lines up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Valter - Reinaldo, Gabriel Knesovich, João Victor, Igor Formiga – Japa, José Aldo, Denilson – Gustavo Silva, Edson, Bruno Santos
Flamengo lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Rossi – Ayrton Dantas, Léo Pereira, Vitão, Emerson – Jorginho Frello, Erick Pulgar – Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata – Pedro Abreu
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