Mirassol FC
- In Copa Libertadores Group G, Mirassol FC sit 3rd with 3 points after 2 matches.
- Mirassol’s Joao Victor is Mirassol’s leading scorer with 1 goal from his 2 appearances, with Reinaldo not far behind with 1 assist in 1 game for the Brazilians.
- Mirassol FC’s coach Rafael Guanaes has implemented a fast-paced, possession-based style, where the ball is won and quickly distributed to the wide areas.
- Mirassol’s compact 4-2-3-1 is built on the ball and focuses on coordinated pressing and a rigid defensive shape in which there are no holes to exploit.
- Mirassol have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
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Mirassol’s last 3 fixtures were:
- a 2-0 away defeat to LDU Quito.
- a 2-1 away victory against SC Internacional RS.
- a 1-1 away draw with Bragantino Red Bull.
Always Ready
- Always Ready are at the bottom with 0 points after 2 games.
- Always Ready have lost their only Copa Libertadores away game so far, failing to score and conceding 1.
- Always Ready’s coach Julio Cesar Baldivieso is a more direct tactician, his 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 set-up utilises the width of the pitch and focuses on quick transitions.
- Always Ready will attempt to disrupt Mirassol’s rhythm by pressing at different points of the field and being ready to counterattack quickly.
- Always Ready have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
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Always Ready’s last 3 matches were:
- a 1-1 draw away to Aurora.
- a 1-0 defeat away against Atletico Lanus in Copa Libertadores.
- a 1-0 victory at home to Oriente Petrolero.
Key Players
- Joao Victor is Mirassol’s leading scorer with 1 goal from his 2 appearances.
- Reinaldo has 1 assist in 1 game for Mirassol.
- Enrique Triverio (Always Ready) is in form with 2 goals.
- Always Ready have 6 goals in their last 5 matches, with Triverio contributing 2 of them.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score - No is priced at 1.74 and is seen as a decent return given Mirassol’s defence.
- Under 2.5 goals is priced at 2.42, reflecting expectations of a tight match.
- A home win is priced at 1.26, with Mirassol’s home advantage and greater possession cited as reasons.
Prediction
- Mirassol’s control of the pace, possession and the shape of the game should be enough to keep Always Ready at bay.
- Always Ready’s task is to adapt their system and grab their first points by exploiting counterattacks and direct channels.
- The preview favours a home win for Mirassol.
