Mirassol vs Gremio - Serie A

The Serie A returns to the home ground on July 17, 2026, where Mirassol and Gremio will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

Mirassol head into the contest positioned 15th in the Serie A standings, while Gremio arrive sitting 16th. Consistency has eluded Mirassol in recent weeks, with DWLDD in their last five and a win rate of 25.93% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — L in their last five, a season win rate of 26.92%. Where Mirassol have leaned on defensive discipline, Gremio have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Teams are more likely to allow a defender to bring the ball up the pitch than a winger playing in a far more advanced position.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Mirassol will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Gremio will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

With K. Viveros leading the league's scoring charts at 18 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Chelsea open to loan deal with option for troublesome defender with 42 appearances.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, Mirassol look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.