Mirasol — Cruzeiro Mineiro : Match Preview and Prediction for August 19,2025
Mirasol
Mirasol’s Unexpected Dominance
This match analysis reveals a clear betting opportunity. Mirasol has been the major revelation in Brazilian football’s top flight. As a team in their debut Serie A season, they’ve shown no signs of timidity, consistently holding a strong position in the upper half of the league standings. A key factor to consider is their formidable performance at their home stadium, “Maiyan”.Unbeaten at Home: Mirasol’s Offensive Powerhouse
At home, Mirasol remains undefeated in eight matches, securing five wins and three draws, placing them third in the entire league for home performance. Their home attack is explosive, having scored 17 goals in 8 games, averaging over two goals per match. Their recent home fixtures underscore this point: a 3-2 victory over Vasco da Gama and a commanding 3-0 triumph against Santos. This team consistently demonstrates a potent goal-scoring ability.Key Defensive Absence for the Hosts
A crucial factor further cementing my confidence in the hosts finding the net is the suspension of key central defender Joao Victor. His absence creates a significant vulnerability in Mirasol’s defensive setup. Even in their 1-2 loss to Flamengo, Mirasol managed to score and generated a substantial number of scoring opportunities, evidenced by an xG of 2.29. The statistics are compelling: in 11 of Mirasol’s last 13 home matches, both teams have scored. This isn’t mere coincidence but a consistent pattern reflecting their inherent attacking philosophy.League Standings
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Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
5
Botafogo Rio-de-Janeiro
18
8
5
5
23-11
29
6
Sao Paulo
20
7
8
5
24-22
29
7
Mirasol
17
7
7
3
28-18
28
8
Fluminense
18
8
3
7
23-24
27
9
RB Bragantino
20
8
3
9
22-26
27
Copa Libertadores Qualification
Copa Sudamericana
Injuries and Suspensions: Mirasol
- Suspension Joao Victor Key DF
26 matches played1 goal scoredAugust 10 out since0 matches missed - Injury PH Substitute DF0 matches played0 goals scoredNovember 25 out since30 matches missed
- Injury Da Silva Substitute DF0 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 27 out since2 matches missed
Players Questionable
- Injury Luiz Otavio Substitute DF0 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 17 out since5 matches missed
- Injury David Braz Substitute DF6 matches played0 goals scoredMarch 3 out since17 matches missed
- Injury Rafa Silva Substitute FW1 match played0 goals scoredFebruary 21 out since19 matches missed
- Injury Matheus Salles Substitute MF0 matches played0 goals scoredDecember 4 out since22 matches missed
Cruzeiro Mineiro
Cruzeiro’s Championship Ambitions and Attacking Prowess
Cruzeiro is currently second in the league, fiercely contending for the championship title. They possess immense attacking prowess, validated by their statistics: 31 goals scored in 19 rounds, making them the league’s second-highest scoring team. They don’t shy away from attacking on the road either. “The Foxes” are the second-best away team in the championship, having scored 11 goals in 9 away fixtures.Defensive Woes for Cruzeiro
While they did suffer a 1-2 defeat to Santos in their last match, they still managed to score and created a plethora of chances, registering an xG of 2.36. However, the most critical aspect for our prediction lies in their significant defensive personnel issues. This presents a genuine crisis for head coach Leonardo Jardim.Key Defensive Players Absent
A staggering three key players from their central axis will miss the game due to suspensions: primary left-back Kayke, alongside central midfielders Lucas Romero and Cristian. Compounding these issues are injuries to right-backs Fagner and William. The coaching staff will be forced to completely restructure their defensive line and rely on improvised solutions. Facing the league’s most prolific home attack with such a disjointed defense appears to be a nearly insurmountable challenge.League Standings
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Team
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
1
Flamengo
19
13
4
2
36-9
43
2
Palmeiras
18
12
3
3
24-15
39
3
Cruzeiro Mineiro
19
11
4
4
31-13
37
4
Bahia
18
9
6
3
25-17
33
5
Botafogo Rio-de-Janeiro
18
8
5
5
23-11
29
Copa Libertadores
Copa Libertadores Qualification
Injuries and Suspensions: Cruzeiro Mineiro
- Suspension Kayke Key DF31 matches played0 goals scoredAugust 11 out since0 matches missed
- Suspension Lucas Romero Starting MF34 matches played2 goals scoredAugust 11 out since0 matches missed
- Suspension Cristian Starting MF28 matches played3 goals scoredAugust 11 out since0 matches missed
- Injury Fagner Rotation DF16 matches played0 goals scoredJuly 31 out since3 matches missed
- Injury Joao Marcelo Substitute DF2 matches played0 goals scoredMarch 30 out since30 matches missed
- Injury Janderson Substitute DF1 match played0 goals scoredApril 28 out since22 matches missed
Mark Thompson 
