Gremio vs Mirassol - Copa Do Brasil

A fascinating Copa Do Brasil chapter awaits on August 5, 2026 when Gremio take on Mirassol at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

The standings add context to the occasion — Gremio occupying 2nd, Mirassol perched in 27th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Mirassol will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Gremio may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Mirassol have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Carlos Vinícius, with 3 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. But if he was to get some minutes off the bench, it would send another message to interested clubs that United are not rushing to sell the forward.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The weight of evidence points to Gremio, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.