Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to move within touching distance of the Copa Libertadores places on Wednesday night, Mirassol all travel to Ceara late on Wednesday night.
Ceara
Starting with the hosts, while Ceara might have marked their return from Brazil’s summer break with a 1-0 victory away at Fortaleza, it appears that might have just been a minor boost for Leo Conde’s men. Crashing back down to earth and now suffering consecutive 1-0 defeats against Internacional and fellow strugglers Corinthians, the former Vitoria boss will be looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. It should also be highlighted, Conde’s side have drastically struggled to find any kind of fluidity on home soil. Getting June underway with another 1-0 defeat against Atletico-MG, Ceara have won just a pair of their last six showdowns at the Castelao – a run that stems back to April 16th.
Ceara Team News
Shown what was a costly second-half booking away at Internacional last week, former Bahia defender Matheus Bahia will miss out through suspension on Wednesday night. Yet to make a single Serie A appearance so far this season, veteran star Luis Otavio remains on the sidelines.
One-time Cuiaba midfielder Fernando Sobral could be handed a full recall here. Notching six goals in his 13 Serie A appearances this season, Corinthians loanee Pedro Raul will shoulder plenty of Ceara’s attacking threat.
Mirassol
As for the visitors, while Mirassol might have only made their Serie A return this season, the Yellows have embarked on a sensational run of form. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the Copa Libertadores places on Wednesday night, Rafael Guanaes’ men should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits rom across Brazil’s elite since opening up the 2025 campaign, Mirassol were last seen putting in another dominant display. Cruising their way to a 3-0 romp at home against Santos, Wednesday’s guests have mustered 10 points from their previous four Serie A showdowns. Likewise, the top-six dreamers have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last 12 consecutive outings.
Mirassol Team News
Shown a late red card against Santos last week, former Vitoria defender Joao Victor will miss out through suspension on Wednesday night. Ex-Botafogo star Daniel Borges could make a first Serie A start since the middle of April.
Completing a permanent switch from Cuiaba ahead of the 2025 campaign, veteran goalkeeper Walter will start between the sticks here. Coming off the bench and registering a second strike of the season last week, Cristian Renato should get some more minutes under his belt.
Ceara vs Mirassol Key Factors to Consider
- When Ceara and Mirassol last met back in August 2024 for a Serie B showdown, Wednesday’s guests collected a 2-1 victory at the Castelao.
- Mirassol have registered 10 points from their previous four Serie A appearances.
- Likewise, the top-six contenders have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 12 consecutive outings.
- Including consecutive 1-0 defeats, Ceara have lost four of their previous five Serie A appearances.
- Wednesday’s hosts have recorded just a single Serie A strike since returning from Brazil’s summer break.
Conclusion
Putting in what was a dominant display last weekend as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp against Santos, Mirassol will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. Mustering 10 points from their previous four Serie A appearances, Wednesday’s guests are riding a sensational wave of momentum. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their last 12 straight showdowns against top-flight opposition, the Yellows will also be excited by their rugged defensive steel.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
