Mirassol vs Always Ready – News and Probable Lineups

This encounter marks the first occasion the two teams will meet. Given their recent performances, a tightly fought match is anticipated, likely resulting in few goals and a potential draw.

Match overview

Mirassol is grappling with a streak of unpredictable results in the Copa Libertadores. They began their campaign positively with a 1-0 victory over Lanús.

However, they followed that up with a 2-0 loss to LDU, who currently lead the group. Consequently, the Brazilian side is sitting in second with three points, sharing the same total as Lanús.

To remain in this position, Mirassol must secure at least a point in this match and also require an LDU win against Lanús. As such, the group dynamics keep the team on high alert.

Similarly, the situation in the Brazilian Championship is precarious. Mirassol is currently in 18th place, facing relegation with nine points accumulated from 12 matches, comprised of two wins, three draws, and seven losses.

In their latest match, they suffered a defeat against São Paulo. Prior to that, they managed a 1-1 draw with Bragantino in the Copa do Brasil.

On the other hand, Always Ready has yet to claim a win in this year’s Libertadores. In their first match, they were defeated 1-0 by LDU, and in their second outing, they fell to Lanús by the same scoreline.

Despite this, the squad has shown resilience in their domestic league fixtures. They have managed to score first in three of their last four games, whereas Mirassol has found itself trailing on the scoreboard during that same period, hinting at the possibility of this trend continuing.

This upcoming clash is the first meeting between the two clubs. However, expectations suggest a game played at a measured pace, as both teams arrive under pressure with limited room for error at this point in the season.

Team News

Mirassol will head into the fixture missing defender Lucas Oliveira, who received a red card in the last match.

Firmino Negueba is sidelined for the remainder of the season as he recovers from knee surgery.

Additionally, midfielder Yuri Lara is doubtful after sustaining an ankle injury. Igor Carius is also out with a thigh injury.

Meanwhile, Always Ready is nearly at full strength, with just one player missing: defender Caicedo, who is suspended after a red card from the last game.

Mirassol probable starting XI:

Walter; Formiga, Victor, Machado, Reinaldo; Aldo, Denílson; Galeano, Shaylon, Alesson; Luís. Head coach: Rafael Guanaes.

Always Ready probable starting XI:

Baroja; Hurtado, Rodriguez, Gómez, Suarez; Cuellar; Nava, Lima, Saucedo, Rambal; Triverio. Head coach: Julio Baldivieso.

Expectations point towards a match with limited attacking activity, likely resulting in no more than two goals. Always Ready typically does not score frequently, with four of their last five matches concluding with fewer than 2.5 goals. The same situation has applied to Mirassol in three of their last four games.

Both clubs are entering this match with players suspended due to recent dismissals, suggesting an intense, physical matchup is likely. Therefore, it’s reasonable to expect a minimum of seven bookings. Mirassol’s last match resulted in just four, while Always Ready’s concluded with ten. The average of those figures indicates approximately seven bookings, as anticipated for this head-to-head.