Vasco da Gama vs Mirassol prediction 02.12.2025 | Serie A

Vasco da Gama were solid this season. They are not far from securing a place in the Copa Sudamericana, but the team from São Januário is also only four points above the relegation zone. A recent run of five consecutive defeats raised serious concerns, but confidence has been restored after the previous league round, when Vasco dismantled Internacional 5-1 at São Januário. The home side scored two goals in the opening ten minutes, and their victory was never in question, as they had complete control.

After a big win against Internacional, Vasco da Gama's head coach, Fernando Diniz, was very satisfied. He said, "It was a very important match, and we knew how to make the right decisions. Everything that happened in those five defeats… I even joked with the guys: one goal for each defeat. There were five consecutive losses. And we had more chances to score. In the first half, for example, we had three or four very clear chances. We could have won by an even bigger margin, unbelievable as it may seem. The team deserves congratulations."

Vasco da Gama doesn't have big problems with missing players.

Adson and Jair are injured and will not play on Tuesday against Mirassol, while Benjamin Garre is questionable.

Mirassol are the most pleasant surprise in Serie A in 2025. In their debut season in the top flight of Brazilian football, Rafael Guanaes' team is fourth on the table and is very close to securing their place in the Copa Libertadores for 2026. Mirassol played well recently as they were unbeaten in three consecutive matches. However, in the previous round, Mirassol lost 2-0 on the road against Vitoria. The guests ended the game with 74% ball possession and nine shots on the goal more than the opponent, but the hosts' much better efficiency decided the winner.

Mirassol lost against Vitoria, but the head coach, Rafael Guanaes, wasn't completely disappointed. He said, "A perfect game is very difficult to have, but in terms of tactical and strategic concepts, we did everything we had planned, but we lost. Vitória was efficient and effective. We couldn't score in the numerous chances we created."

Mirassol will be without injured Da Silva, Edson Carioca, Guilherme, and PH on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.