Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who are seeking an immediate response in the early hours of Tuesday, Cruzeiro will travel to Sao Paulo when they meet Mirassol.
Mirassol
Starting with the hosts, while Mirassol might have been last seen falling to a 2-1 loss away at Flamengo last week, Rafael Guanaes’ side have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across Brazil’s elite. Despite only making their Serie A return this year, the Yellows should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Getting Tuesday’s return to Sao Paulo underway sat within touching distance of skyrocketing into the Copa Libertadores spots. Looking to collect a heavyweight scalp in midweek, Mirassol have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 10 consecutive Serie A appearances – a run that stems all the way back to May 5th. It should also be highlighted, Tuesday’s hosts have registered 13 points from their last five top-flight showdowns in Sao Paulo.
Mirassol Team News
Shown what was a costly booking away at Flamengo last week, Brazilian defender Joao Victor will be forced to serve a one-match suspension in the early hours of Tuesday. Likewise, former Bahia star Luis Otavio remains on the sidelines with a calf issue.
Completing a season-long loan switch from Cuiaba this year, 21-year-old Gabriel could be handed a full recall and partner ex-Vila Nova defender Jemmes at the back. Registering four goals in his previous six appearances across all competitions, attacking talisman Chico will lead the line here.
Cruzeiro
As for the visitors, suffering what was a major second-half collapse at home against Santos last week as they eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat in Minas Gerais, Cruzeiro know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. At the heart of a famous title scrap this year and dreaming of the chance to claim a first Serie A crown since 2014, Leonardo Jardim’s side are hoping to find some recent stability. Signing off July with another 2-1 loss against Ceara, Tuesday’s guests have registered just a pair of wins from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. However, looking to lay down a potential title marker here, Cruzeiro will be excited by their most recent showdown against the midweek hosts. Landing a 2-1 win when they welcomed Mirassol to town back on March 29th, the former Monaco boss will be seeking a repeat performance in Sao Paulo.
Cruzeiro Team News
Both shown their own respective bookings against Santos last week, the duo of Kaiki and Lucas Romero will serve respective one-match suspensions here. Likewise, suffering a broken leg last month, former Corinthians star Fagner will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Despite continued speculation over a potential European switch, Fabricio Bruno will partner Lucas Villalba at the heart of Jardim’s defence. One-time West Brom playmaker Matheus Pereira will play a leading role in the middle of the park on Tuesday.
Mirassol vs Cruzeiro Key Factors to Consider
- When Mirassol and Cruzeiro last met on March 29th, Tuesday’s guests collected a 2-1 victory at the Mineirao.
- Despite falling to a 2-1 loss against Flamengo last week, that is the only defeat that Mirassol have suffered from their previous 10 Serie A appearances.
- The Yellows have also registered 13 points from their previous five Serie A showdowns in front of their own supporters.
- Cruzeiro have claimed just a pair of wins from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
- However, Tuesday’s guests have remarkably registered a clean sheet in all of their previous eight consecutive matchups on the road.
Conclusion
Two camps who are seeking their own immediate responses in the early hours of Tuesday, we could be set for a nail-biting affair in midweek. While Cruzeiro might have shown some recent signs of inconsistency, they have certainly gained a remarkable reputation for their success on the road. Last seen on their travels landing a 2-0 win against CRB on August 8th, the title dreamers have recorded a clean sheet in all of their previous eight consecutive showdowns outside of Minas Gerais – a run that stems all the way back to the start of May.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet