Mirasol vs Bragantino: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 14.05.2026
One of the highlight matches of the Brazil Cup will take place on Wednesday at the José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium in Mirasol, where the home side Mirasol faces Red Bull Bragantino. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, everything is still up for grabs, making a bet on both teams to score a logical choice.
Match preview
Mirasol have found new life after a difficult stretch and are looking once again like a team capable of dictating the tempo and attacking down the flanks. In their recent home games, they've drawn 1-1 with Chapecoense, beaten LDU Quito 2-0 in the Copa Libertadores, defeated Corinthians 2-1, and saw off Always Ready 2-0.
That said, the hosts are far from perfect defensively: while their attack is consistently finding the net, the defense is regularly giving away chances. For Rafael Guanaes, this is a real test of maturity — Mirasol not only need to make their home advantage count but also match the tempo of an opponent who ruthlessly punishes any losses in midfield.
Bragantino come into this return leg after a mixed run: they lost 0-2 to Santos, but previously thrashed Blooming 6-0 and beat Chapecoense 2-1. Even their 0-1 defeats to River Plate and Palmeiras showed Wagner Mancini's side can hold their own against more renowned opposition.
The main question for the visitors is finding the right balance between aggression and discipline. Bragantino are missing several players, including Deyv Gomes, Guzmán Rodríguez, Fabrício, Sant’Anna, Matheus Fernandes, and Vanderlan, but they still have enough pace and creativity up front to trouble Mirasol's somewhat shaky backline.
Probable lineups
- Mirasol: Valter, Igor Formiga, João Victor, William Machado, Reinaldo, Neto Moura, José Aldo, Shaylon, Edson Carioca, Alesson, Carlos Eduardo.
- Bragantino: Tiago Volpi, Andrés Hurtado, Pedro Henrique, Alix Vinícius, Juninho Capixaba, Gabriel, Ignacio Sosa, Marcelinho, Vinicinho, Eduardo Sasha, Isidro Pitta.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first leg of this cup tie ended in a 1-1 draw at Bragantino's ground.
- Mirasol have scored in eight of their last ten matches.
- Bragantino have conceded in nine of their last ten games.
Prediction
This match promises to be tight, but it's hard to call it a defensive battle: both teams are productive going forward and often leave gaps at the back. Mirasol will be boosted by their home crowd, while Bragantino have the speed and quality to counter with dangerous transitions. The smart call here is 'both teams to score' at odds of 1.87.
