Mirassol vs Corinthians – News and Probable Lineups

On Sunday, May 3, Mirassol will face off against Corinthians at the Estadio Campos Maia for a 14th-round Campeonato Brasileiro match. Both teams find themselves in the lower tier of the standings, aiming to better their positions as this round of the national competition comes to an end.

Following their victory in the season’s opening game, Mirassol has managed to regain their winning form. They are also on a positive streak in the Copa Libertadores, whereas Corinthians, like their opponents, had not tasted victory since February 19, but broke that trend last weekend.

Match overview

On Wednesday, April 29, Mirassol triumphed over Always Ready with a 2-0 win at the Maiao in the Copa Libertadores, with goals scored by Eduardo and Alesson. Even after losing centre-back Joao Victor to a red card, they maintained their composure to secure the win until the final whistle.

This win has brought them to six points in the group, putting them level with LDU and Lanús, yet still seated in third place due to a weaker goal difference, which leaves them just outside the direct qualification slots.

Mirassol’s performances in 2026 have shown a stark contrast. They boast a flawless home record in the Copa Libertadores, winning all three matches, yet their campaign in the Brasileirao tells a different story, as they linger in 18th with just nine points from 12 matches, including only two wins, three draws, and seven losses, the latest being a 1-0 defeat to Sao Paulo.

In the domestic league, their results have been particularly disappointing, as they have suffered four losses in their past five matches without any clean sheets, indicating that their positive efforts in Libertadores have not translated into domestic achievement.

The opening goal has proven crucial, as Mirassol usually secures a majority of their home games when they score first, but they face significant challenges when trailing, making the initial goal potentially pivotal against a Corinthians team recognized for their solid defense.

On the other hand, Corinthians clinched a 2-0 win against Penarol at the Neo Quimica Arena on Thursday, April 30, during the third round of the Copa Libertadores, with goals from Gustavo Henrique and Jesse Lingard.

This result kept their impeccable record in the tournament intact, positioning them at the top of Group E with nine points collected from three wins, having scored six goals and conceded none.

Their previous win against Vasco on Sunday ended a lengthy two-month wait for a league win, elevating them from 17th to 14th place in the standings, effectively pulling them out of the relegation zone.

Under the guidance of Fernando Diniz, Corinthians have reached an extraordinary level of defensive consistency, managing to keep a clean sheet in every match since he took charge. They boast a seven-match run with five wins and two draws, remaining unbeaten and solid defensively, even when they found themselves down to ten players.

Diniz has indicated that this defensive solidity initiates from the forward players, who press vigorously and assist in defensive tasks right from the start. This marks a departure from his previous reputation for overseeing offensive-minded teams that tended to be vulnerable defensively.

Team News

Heading into the match, Mirassol will be without two players due to injury: Igor Carius and Negueba. This leaves Rafael Guanaes with nearly a full squad available for this crucial home clash.

Nonetheless, they continue to struggle in attack, managing only three goals in their last five outings and failing to score against Sao Paulo, thus placing a significant portion of the creative responsibility on Reinaldo, although the team’s overall output still lags behind their more fruitful Copa Libertadores efforts at home.

Conversely, Corinthians arrive with multiple absentees, primarily due to suspensions. Gustavo Henrique and Carrillo will miss out after receiving yellow cards, while Andre is unavailable due to a red card from the last round. Additionally, Memphis Depay, Charles, Hugo, Tchoca, Kayke, and Gui Negao are sidelined due to various injuries.

However, they do welcome back goalkeeper Hugo Souza and full-back Matheuzinho from suspension. Andre Ramalho is anticipated to fill in at centre-back, and the midfield setup will be adjusted with Raniele and Breno Bidon, enabling Rodrigo Garro to operate in a more advanced creative position, a crucial aspect in a side that boasts seven consecutive clean sheets.

Mirassol probable starting XI:

Walter; Formiga, Victor, Machado, Reinaldo; Moura, Aldo, Eduardo; Shaylon, Alesson, Luis

Corinthians probable starting XI:

Souza; Matheuzinho, Paulista, Ramalho, Bidu; Raniele, Bidon; Garro; Lingard, Vitinho; Alberto

Mirassol enters the encounter buoyed by their Copa Libertadores victory over Always Ready but continues to face challenges in their Brasileirao run, with only one win in the previous eight rounds. However, their strong performance at home offers encouragement and should further motivate them in front of their supporters.

Meanwhile, Corinthians are experiencing their finest stretch under Fernando Diniz, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches and preserving a flawless record in the Copa Libertadores. Their defensive strength stands out, although the physical demands of playing a third match within ten days may affect their performance, potentially leading to a draw between a determined home side and a technically adept yet possibly fatigued visiting team.