Cruzeiro Backed to Beat Mirassol at Home
Both Cruzeiro and Mirassol enter the match in good form, but Cruzeiro's stronger squad and home advantage make them the preferred pick. Cruzeiro are also unbeaten in all three previous meetings between the sides.
By 7MTHScore StaffRecommended bet: Match result - Home win
Team news
Cruzeiro midfielder Matheus Henrique is suspended after accumulating too many yellow cards, while forward Gabriel Bick is expected to be sidelined for four months after undergoing surgery.
Mirassol have four players out with cruciate ligament injuries.
Cruzeiro
Suspended: Matheus Henrique (yellow-card accumulation)
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Gabriel Bick (shin), Cassio Ramos (left knee), Sinisterra (left thigh)
Mirassol
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Jose Aldo (left thigh), Nico Henrique (right knee), Neto Moura (left thigh), Melacia (thigh)
Cruzeiro edged Coritiba 1-0 away in their previous league match. Although the winning margin was narrow, Aco Jorge's side controlled the contest and deservedly took all three points. The victory put Cruzeiro back on track and gave them three wins from their last five league games.
Mirassol beat Remo 2-1 at home last time out, collecting three crucial points in a relegation battle with the backing of their supporters. The result further underlined their strong revival, with a three-match unbeaten league run lifting them out of the relegation zone.
Both teams come into this match on the back of victories and in high spirits. A closely fought contest is expected, but Cruzeiro have the stronger squad and home advantage, making a home win the recommended selection.
Head-to-head
Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their three previous meetings with Mirassol, recording one win and two draws.