Mirassol vs Chapecoense-sc - Serie A

There is a notable edge to this Serie A fixture. When Mirassol meet Chapecoense-sc at the home ground on May 10, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

The standings paint a clear picture: Mirassol in 15th, Chapecoense-sc in 20th, and both keen to climb. The hosts have struggled for consistency, DWLDD in their last five pointing to a win rate of 25.93%. The visitors arrive short of confidence, LWLWD in their last five and a season win rate of just 11.54%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. On Wednesday night, Infantino was given the "full support" of FIFA's management board in a statement despite being forced to abandon his plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Mirassol will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Chapecoense-sc will back themselves to cause problems on the break. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman K. Viveros — 18 goals this term — will be one to watch. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. The midfielder looked good at the World Cup for France but it has been claimed that Jason Wilcox is yet to be sold while Michael Carrick may prefer a more proven option.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Backed by home advantage and superior form, Mirassol ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. With positions in the Serie A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".