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- Competition: Brasileiro Serie A
- Date: Thursday, 16th, October 2025
- Kickoff: 00:00 UK / 01:00 CEST
- Venue: Estadio José Maria de Campos Maia (Mirassol)
Hoping to defend their top-four standing, Mirassol look to their home fortress for inspiration as they host bottom-half opponents Internacional in Wednesday’s Brazilian league showdown.
Their league encounter held on May 19 marked the first-ever meeting between the sides, and the points were shared in a 1-1 draw.
Mirassol team overview
Capitalizing on Botafogo RJ’s league collapse in the best possible way last time out, Mirassol rode the wave of home support to outclass the mighty Fluminense with a commanding 3-1 scoreline, propelling themselves into the top four of the table.
That impressive triumph not only put an end to their dull three-game winless run (D2 L1), but also reaffirmed Leao de Alta’s status as a dominant force on home soil, where they still boast an unbeaten record of eight wins and five draws.
It has undoubtedly been a dream season for Mirassol, who are competing in the Brazilian top flight for the first time in their history, and their enviable performances have allowed them to dream of a Copa Libertadores appearance, even though their stay within the top four will largely depend on how they perform at home.
First-choice goalkeeper Walter picked up his third booking of the season in the previous round, meaning he’ll serve a one-match suspension against SC Internacional, with 35-year-old Alex Muralha stepping in between the posts.
Last matches of Mirassol
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Mirassol
2 : 1
Fluminense
Serie A
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Corinthians
3 : 0
Mirassol
Serie A
-
Atletico Mineiro
1 : 0
Mirassol
Serie A
-
Mirassol
2 : 0
Juventude
Serie A
-
Gremio
0 : 1
Mirassol
Serie A
Mirassol lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Alex Muralha
Defenders
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6
Reinaldo
-
3
Jemmes
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34
João Victor
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19
Lucas Ramon
Midfielders
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27
Gabriel
-
25
Neto Moura
-
7
Shaylon
Forwards
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11
Negueba
-
17
Cristian Renato
-
77
Alesson
SC Internacional team overview
The next team to step onto Jose Maria de Campos Maia, one of the few pitches this season that hasn’t seen defeat, will be SC Internacional, whose unconvincing home campaign leaves the question open as to whether they will finish the season near the top or among the sides heading for relegation.
Positively, Colorado managed to shake off an uncomfortable run of four winless matches (D2 L2) thanks to a solid performance that earned them a comfortable two-goal victory over Botafogo RJ in the last round, not only building a healthy seven-point cushion above the drop zone but also closing the gap to just one point behind Corinthians, who currently occupy the final spot for continental qualification.
In order to at least take the consolation of finishing the Brasileiro Serie A season in one of the top 12 positions, SC Internacional will need to show more fighting spirit in their matches in enemy territory, as only two triumphs from this season's 12 top flight trips offer little cause for celebration.
Goalkeeper Sergio Rochet and his compatriot Alan Rodriguez will miss Thursday’s league clash as the Uruguayan duo struggle with a foot and thigh injury, while 30-year-old center-back Juninho is a doubt.
Last matches of SC Internacional
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SC Internacional
2 : 0
Botafogo
Serie A
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Juventude
1 : 1
SC Internacional
Serie A
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SC Internacional
2 : 3
Gremio
Serie A
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Palmeiras
4 : 1
SC Internacional
Serie A
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SC Internacional
2 : 1
Fortaleza
Serie A
SC Internacional lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Anthoni
Defenders
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41
Victor Gabriel
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25
Gabriel Mercado
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4
Vitão
Midfielders
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26
Alexandro Bernabei
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29
Thiago Maia
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8
Bruno Henrique
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35
Braian Aguirre
Forwards
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17
Bruno Tabata
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28
Vitinho
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10
Alan Patrick
Prediction
Mirassol have been a real breath of fresh air in this season’s Brasileiro Serie A, especially shining at home with an unbeaten record in 13 matches at Jose Maria de Campos Maia, and they will be confident of proving their home strength once again while solidifying a top-four spot. On paper, SC Internacional might have the stronger squad, but their recent showings on the road have been anything but convincing, going four matches without a win, which leads us to expect that Mirassol could give their fans another day to celebrate.
Four Reasons we expect Mirassol to Win
- Mirassol are one of only two teams who remain unbeaten at home (W8 D5).
- Mirassol have recorded seven victories in their last ten home matches.
- SC Internacional have not tasted victory in any of their last four away matches (D1 L3).
- SC Internacional have been defeated in six of their last ten matches in all competitions.
Main prediction Mirassol - SC Internacional
Mirassol to win
Best Odds:
Mirassol vs SC Internacional standings in Serie A
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
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1 | Palmeiras | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 46 - 22 | +24 | 58 |
2 | Flamengo | 26 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 50 - 13 | +37 | 55 |
3 | Cruzeiro | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 40 - 20 | +20 | 52 |
4 | Mirassol | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 44 - 29 | +15 | 46 |
5 | Botafogo | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 37 - 23 | +14 | 43 |
6 | Bahia | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 34 - 30 | +4 | 43 |
7 | Fluminense | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 34 - 33 | +1 | 38 |
8 | São Paulo | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 31 - 28 | +3 | 38 |
9 | Bragantino | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 33 - 38 | -5 | 36 |
10 | Ceará | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 26 - 24 | +2 | 34 |
11 | Vasco da Gama | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 42 - 41 | +1 | 33 |
12 | Corinthians | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29 - 32 | -3 | 33 |
13 | Grêmio | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 28 - 33 | -5 | 33 |
14 | Atlético Mineiro | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 25 - 30 | -5 | 32 |
15 | Internacional | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 32 - 38 | -6 | 32 |
16 | Santos | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25 - 38 | -13 | 28 |
17 | Vitória | 27 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 24 - 42 | -18 | 25 |
18 | Fortaleza | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 26 - 41 | -15 | 24 |
19 | Juventude | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 22 - 52 | -30 | 23 |
20 | Sport Recife | 26 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 20 - 41 | -21 | 16 |