Mirassol vs Cruzeiro Prediction 18 August 2025
🔊 The upcoming Serie A clash at the José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium in Mirassol sees the local team face off against Cruzeiro. This match holds significant importance for both sides as they vie for top positions in the standings. Mirassol, making their Serie A debut this season, aim to solidify their spot in the upper half of the table, while Cruzeiro, a traditionally strong side, have their sights set on the championship this year. A tense and dynamic encounter is anticipated, with both teams battling for crucial points.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 March 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparison of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Cruzeiro):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 18 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
📊 Mirasol and Cruzeiro have officially faced off just once. The encounter took place on 29 March 2025 at Cruzeiro's home ground and ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Mirassol - Cruzeiro

Mirassol Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in Serie A - Matchday 19, featuring Flamengo as the home side and Mirassol as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Mirassol vs Flamengo):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 10 vs 11;
- fouls: 13 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
🟡 In the latest round of the Brazilian championship, Mirassol fell to Flamengo away (1-2), snapping their nine-match unbeaten streak. Despite this setback, they remain formidable at home; this season, at the José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium, Mirassol have yet to suffer a defeat, boasting five wins and three draws. The upcoming match against Cruzeiro presents a great opportunity to extend this home unbeaten run. Currently sitting in sixth place, a victory could propel them into contention for a top-four finish.
Match Results: Mirassol

Cruzeiro Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in Serie A - Round 19, where they faced Cruzeiro away. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Santos):
- Possession: 57% vs 43%;
- Corners: 15 vs 3;
- Fouls: 17 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🔵 In the latest round of the Brazilian championship, Cruzeiro suffered a surprising home defeat to Santos (1-2). This marks the second loss for the "Foxes" in their last three Serie A matches, casting doubt on their title hopes. They can no longer afford to drop points and must rely on Flamengo slipping up. Currently sitting in second place, a win over Mirassol would keep them in the hunt for the top spot, while another loss would only worsen their situation. In the Copa do Brasil, Cruzeiro confidently advanced to the quarter-finals, defeating Regatas 2-0 on aggregate. They now face a challenging clash against Atlético Mineiro.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 1;
- Home victories - 0, away victories - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Mirassol vs Cruzeiro
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 19;
- Wins: 7 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 41% vs 58%;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 7 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team averages - 1 goal, visitors - 2 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3;
- Both teams have scored: overall - once; at the home team's ground - never.
Statistics: Mirassol vs Cruzeiro
- Average total in the tournament: 2.71 vs 2.32;
- Average goals scored: 1.65 vs 1.63;
- Average first-half total: 0.65 vs 1.05;
- Average second-half total: 1 vs 0.58;
- Mirassol's average home total in the tournament - 2.13;
- Cruzeiro's average away total in the tournament - 1.22;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.2).
- Cruzeiro have not conceded in their last 8 away matches.
- Cruzeiro have not conceded in their last 6 Serie A away matches.
Corners Prediction
Mirassol: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 5.06; at home - 5.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 5.4.
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 6.16, away - 4.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.3; away - 4.4.
Cards Prediction
Mirassol: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 2.65; at home - 2.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.2.
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season average in the tournament - 2.47, away - 2.11;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; away - 2.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 1;
- Both teams scored overall - once;
- At the home team's ground - never.
Statistics: Mirassol vs Cruzeiro
- Total matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 19;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 7;
- Mirassol's BTTS at home - 6 (75%);
- Cruzeiro's BTTS away - 1 (11%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- Mirassol's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Cruzeiro's BTTS away - none (0%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we can anticipate a closely contested match. Mirassol have been solid at home, remaining unbeaten on their turf this season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have suffered two defeats in their last three games and cannot afford further slip-ups if they want to stay in the title race. The first-round encounter ended with a hard-fought home victory for Cruzeiro (2-1). We are confident that this time it won't be any easier for the visitors: Mirassol will score a goal.