Vasco da Gama v Mirassol: survival scrap meets perfect H2H run | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama host Mirassol in the Brasileirão on 25 July 2026 at São Januário, with both clubs in the relegation zone and chasing a much-needed lift in the survival fight.

Mirassol have won all three league meetings since 2025, including a 2-0 victory in Rio and a 2-1 home win in January, so the visitors arrive with a flawless head to head record.

Vasco have one win in their last five across competitions, while Mirassol have three wins in five, including league victories over Fluminense and Grêmio.

Injuries shape both benches: midfielder Mateus Carvalho is out for the hosts, while forward Negueba is sidelined for the visitors.

Cruz-Maltino may lean on width. They have attempted 367 open play crosses at 26.16% accuracy and scored seven headed goals this season. Full back José Luis Rodríguez and Cuiabano each have four league assists, while Mirassol's Alesson also sits on four. With only one clean sheet apiece and goal records of 22 for, 30 against (hosts) and 20 for, 25 against (visitors), defensive concentration could decide the game.

Vasco sit 17th on 20 points. A win would move them to 23 and could lift them out of the relegation places. Mirassol are 18th on 19 points. Three points would take them to 22 and could also haul them out of the bottom four.