Cruzeiro’s rivals Mirassol unbeaten at home for over a year | OneFootball

Cruzeiro takes the field this Wednesday (11th) at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) against Mirassol, in a match valid for the third round of the Brazilian Championship. After an important win in the derby against América-MG, the team led by Tite is now seeking its first victory in the tournament after two defeats, hoping to climb out of last place.

Last year’s big surprise in the championship, Mirassol is very strong at home. Rafael Guanaes’s team has not lost at the Maião Stadium for almost a year. There have been more than 20 matches with 14 wins and nine draws since their last defeat, in February 2025, against Palmeiras in the Paulistão.

In the recent history between the two clubs, there have only been two matches, both in last season’s Brasileirão. In the first, Cruzeiro won 2-1, while the second encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.

The need to earn their first points in the national competition increases the importance of the match for the Belo Horizonte team, which is still looking to find its rhythm in the Brazilian Championship after stumbling in the opening rounds. Still under pressure, coach Tite is seeking more consistency, balance, and confidence. In nine matches, there have been four wins and five defeats.

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