Mirassol vs Gremio - Copa Do Brasil

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Mirassol and Gremio together at the home ground on August 2, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Copa Do Brasil occasion. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

In the Copa Do Brasil table, Mirassol currently occupy 27th and Gremio sit 2nd, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Gremio's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. He went on to play 309 games in the league, averaging 10.2 points per game across his career.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Mirassol favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Gremio are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. It isn't clear yet that this will definitely be a winger, with Maresca and sporting director Hugo Viana flexible over their attack.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Carlos Vinícius, whose 3 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. The agency Roc Nation are reportedly working on getting Real Madrid striker Endrick a transfer to the Premier League this summer.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, Gremio look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Copa Do Brasil picture. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.