Mirassol VS Cruzeiro Prediction 19 August 2025

Mirassol VS Cruzeiro    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:19-08-2025 07:00 Tuesday

【Strength Comparison】
This Brazil Serie A Round 20 match is between the 7th-placed Mirassol and the 3rd-placed Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro have been the stronger of the two teams, with an impressive 57.9% win rate overall and an even stronger 70.0% win rate at home. In contrast, Mirassol have a 41.2% win rate overall and a 62.5% win rate at home.
Cruzeiro's recent form has been mixed, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Mirassol's form has also been mixed, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 matches.

【Head-to-Head】
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows that Cruzeiro have had the upper hand, winning 1 of the last 1 encounter.

【Key Factors】
The key factors that could determine the outcome of this match are Cruzeiro's superior overall quality and their strong away form. Cruzeiro will likely look to control possession and create chances through their talented attacking players.
Mirassol's home advantage and their need to prove themselves against a top team could work in their favor, but they will need to find a way to contain Cruzeiro's attacking threat.
Injuries may be a concern for both teams, with Cruzeiro missing Rafael da Silva, Luiz Otavio, Matheus de Sales Cabral, Joao Vitor Vallony da Silva, Fagner Conserva Lemos, and Joao Marcelo.

【Expert Prediction】 🟢1-2🔵
Based on the available information, I predict a 1-2 victory for the away team, Cruzeiro.
While Mirassol's home advantage and their strong start to the season may give them some hope, Cruzeiro's superior quality, their recent form, and their head-to-head record against Mirassol should be enough for them to secure all three points.
Cruzeiro will likely look to control the tempo of the game and create chances through their talented attackers. Mirassol may struggle to contain the visitors' counterattacking threat and clinical finishing.
An unexpected result or a more comfortable win for either side cannot be entirely ruled out, but a 1-2 victory for Cruzeiro is my prediction for this Brazil Serie A Round 20 encounter.
This match has the potential to be a closely contested affair, with both teams eager to make a strong statement in the league.