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Flamengo RJ host Mirassol at the Maracanã in what looks like a highly one-sided Brasileirão fixture on paper. Flamengo sit second in the table, just four points behind Palmeiras with a game in hand, and they already put five past Mirassol in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Mirassol arrive without a win in their last eight matches, making this a critical test of whether Rafael Guanaes can organize his side well enough to at least limit the damage. /p>
The subplot worth watching: Flamengo’s striker Pedro has scored five goals in his last six appearances and is in the kind of form that punishes defensively disorganized sides. Midfield creator Jorge Carrascal is equally dangerous, contributing three goals and five assists across the same stretch.
Hot stat: Flamengo have scored 17 goals in their last five matches, averaging 3.4 per game. Mirassol conceded five in the last head-to-head alone and have shipped 37 in 24 league games this season.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro |
| 🗓️ Date: | 03.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 00:30 CEST |
Flamengo RJ vs Mirassol Prediction
Flamengo are the obvious selection here, but the more interesting question is the margin. Their attack has been relentless: 17 goals in five games, 101 shots, and a passing accuracy near 87%. Mirassol have managed just five goals over the same period, taken 77 shots, and committed 70 fouls, the highest foul count by some distance. That aggression is a symptom of a side under pressure rather than a disciplined defensive plan, and against Flamengo’s fluid movement it will likely translate into free kicks and set-piece opportunities in dangerous areas.
Mirassol’s 16 yellow cards in five games tell the same story: they foul often, they press without structure, and they lose the ball frequently. Flamengo’s 46 fouls across the same period reflect a team that controls matches rather than chases them. With 3,270 passes at 87% accuracy, Leonardo Jardim’s side will dictate tempo from the first whistle. We predict a comfortable Flamengo win and expect goals early.
- Best bet: Flamengo RJ to win and over 2.5 goals
- Value play: Flamengo RJ to win by 2+ goals
- Avoid: BTTS Yes, given Mirassol’s attacking output is poor and Flamengo’s defensive record is solid (21 goals conceded in 24 games)
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Flamengo RJ to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Flamengo have been in strong form over the last 30 days, winning four of six matches with one draw and one loss. Their most recent result was a commanding 3-0 win over city rivals Botafogo RJ, a performance that underlined their title credentials. Before that, they split a two-legged Cruzeiro tie, winning 2-1 before losing 1-2, and drew 1-1 in another Cruzeiro encounter. The 5-1 demolition of Mirassol in the reverse fixture also falls within this recent run. Across five matches, Pedro and Samuel Lino have each contributed five goals, with Carrascal adding three more. Flamengo are not just winning, they are winning with a high shot volume and sustained pressure that wears opponents down.
Mirassol have not won in eight matches, drawing four and losing four. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Palmeiras, which is arguably their best point of the run but came against a side that had little to play for in that game. Before that, a 1-1 draw with Santos and a 4-5 loss to LDU Quito in what was likely a Copa Sudamericana fixture. The 1-5 defeat to Flamengo sits in the middle of this run. Rafael Guanaes has struggled to get goals out of his forward line, with Mirassol managing just five goals across five games, and their midfield has accumulated 16 yellow cards, which points to positional issues when out of possession.
The three head-to-head meetings show Flamengo winning two and drawing one, with a 5-1 win, a 2-1 win, and a 3-3 draw. Flamengo have outscored Mirassol 10-5 across those games. The bookmakers heavily favoured Mirassol in that 3-3 draw (51% draw probability), suggesting it was a surprise result. In the two matches where Flamengo were clear favourites, they delivered convincingly.
🚨Check out our dedicated Flamengo RJ vs Mirassol stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Flamengo RJ the Favourite
- Moneyline Flamengo RJ 1.27 | Mirassol 9.75
- Draw 5.40
- Over/Under Over 2.5 — | Under 2.5 —
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes — | No —
The moneyline odds of around 1.26-1.30 for Flamengo reflect the bookmakers’ 74% win probability and are hard to argue with. The value, to be honest, is not in the straight win but in the Asian handicap or the goals market. Flamengo have scored 3+ goals in their last two home performances and Mirassol’s defence has been consistently porous. The draw at 5.40 is priced correctly given the form gap. A Mirassol win at 9.75 is purely for speculators.
Possible Starting Lineups
Flamengo RJ Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Agustín Rossi
- DF: Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas
- MF: Erick Pulgar, Jorginho
- MF: Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Jorge Carrascal, Lucas Paquetá
- FW: Pedro
Flamengo’s likely 4-2-3-1 mirrors their most used recent shape. Agustín Rossi has made 16 saves across five games and is the clear first-choice keeper. The double pivot of Pulgar and Jorginho provides defensive cover that allows Arrascaeta, Carrascal, and Paquetá to operate freely in the half-spaces. Pedro leads the line and is the primary goal threat with five goals in six games. Carrascal’s nine free kicks won and five assists in five matches make him the creative engine to watch most closely.
Mirassol Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Walter Leandro Capeloza Artune
- DF: João Victor Carroll Santana, Willian Estefani Machado, Igor Formiga, Reinaldo
- MF: Neto Moura, Denilson Alves Borges
- MF: Japa, Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Alves, Gustavo Cazonatti
- FW: Bruno Santos de Oliveira
Mirassol line up in a matching 4-2-3-1. Walter Leandro has 18 saves in five games and will be kept busy. Neto Moura anchors the midfield but carries five yellow cards, making him a booking risk against Flamengo’s pressing game. João Victor Carroll Santana is the most direct attacking threat from the backline with two goals. Denilson’s 14 fouls across five games is the highest on the team and signals a disciplinary concern in a match where Flamengo will generate constant traffic in midfield.
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Mirassol. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
Flamengo are the clear pick here. They are second in the Brasileirão, in strong form, playing at the Maracanã, and have already beaten this exact Mirassol side 5-1 this season. Mirassol have not won in eight games, score infrequently, and foul at a rate that will gift Flamengo set-piece opportunities all night. The stats across five matches back a high-scoring, one-sided result. We predict a Flamengo win with at least three goals, and the best value is pairing the Flamengo win with over 2.5 total goals rather than taking the short moneyline alone.
