Vasco da Gama vs Mirassol prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 26, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 20th round of Brazil's Serie A on July 26, 2026, Vasco da Gama will face Mirassol. This is a crucial match in the context of the battle for survival.
Vasco da Gama vs Mirassol: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Rio de Janeiro had a successful previous season—yes, they only had 45 points, but that was enough to finish in 14th place. This earned them a spot in the Copa Sudamericana, where the Brazilians advanced to the playoffs, facing Independiente Medellín there. Meanwhile, in the domestic league, they were fighting to avoid relegation, and not very successfully. Against Vitoria in the summer, it also ended 0-1.
The team from one of São Paulo's districts finished fourth in their debut season with 67 points. That result sent them to the Copa Libertadores, where the Brazilians finished second in their group and advanced to the playoffs. Their start in the domestic league was poor, but they have been improving steadily. In the summer, they managed to beat Grêmio 2-1. They even knocked Red Bull Bragantino out of the cup.
Adson and his teammates score an average of 1.16 goals per game while conceding significantly more—1.58. Their next opponent plays slightly less spectacular football: 1.11 goals scored and 1.39 conceded per match.
Previous Meetings: Vasco da Gama vs Mirassol
The current visitors have won all three head-to-head encounters.
The visitors are considered underdogs, but overall they are not worse than their opponent. We believe they will not lose (odds – 1.75).
Vasco da Gama vs Mirassol: Key Statistics and Trends
- Vasco da Gama have lost five of their last six matches
- 68% of Vasco da Gama's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.74
- Mirassol have lost three of their last six matches
- 61% of Mirassol's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Vasco da Gama vs Mirassol: Probable Starting Lineups
Vasco da Gama play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Léo Jardim – Luis Suárez, Robert Renan, Carlos Cuesta, Che-Che – Kauan Barros – Andrés Gómez, Thiago Mendes, Echavarría – Spinelli
Mirassol play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Valter – Reinaldo, Willian Machado, João Victor, Daniel Borges – Denilson, José Aldo – Shaylon, Alesson, Carlos Eduardo – Edson
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