Mirassol host Internacional in crucial Brasileirao Serie A clash

match overview

The Brasileirao Serie A resumes on Friday, 16 October 2026, with a 23:00 UTC kick-off at Estadio Municipal José Maria de Campos Maia in Mirassol. Mirassol welcome Internacional for this important top-flight encounter, both teams currently battling to climb the standings.

standings and stakes

Mirassol occupy 15th place in the league table after 30 matches, accumulating 33 points with eight wins, nine draws and 13 defeats. They have scored 34 goals but conceded 44, leaving them with a goal difference of minus ten. Internacional lie just below in 17th position with 32 points from seven wins, 11 draws and 12 losses. They have netted 33 goals and shipped 38, resulting in a minus five goal difference. The single point gap between the teams means this game could prove pivotal in the battle to avoid the relegation zone.

recent form

Mirassol come into the match having earned eight points from their last five games. Their recent results include victories over Botafogo and Coritiba, draws against Vitória and Red Bull Bragantino, and a loss to Bahia. They have scored seven goals and conceded five in this period, averaging 1.4 goals per game while allowing one per game. Internacional have collected seven points from their last five outings, with wins against Corinthians and Chapecoense, draws with Grêmio, and losses to São Paulo and Santos. They have scored seven goals and conceded seven, maintaining a 1.4 goals per game average but conceding 1.4 per game as well.

head-to-head record

The two sides have met only once this season, with Mirassol triumphing 2-1 away at Internacional on 19 April 2026. This solitary fixture saw three goals scored in total and gives Mirassol a psychological edge heading into this return fixture at home.

expectations and broadcast

Given the tight league positions and recent form, this clash looks set to be a competitive and closely fought encounter. Mirassol will aim to build on their previous win against Internacional and leverage home advantage to secure vital points. Internacional will look to respond and narrow the gap in the table. The game kicks off at 23:00 UTC on Friday and promises an intriguing contest between two teams seeking to improve their fortunes in the Brasileirao Serie A.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head