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Brazilian Serie B: Mirassol vs America MG
Kickoff Time: 2024-09-04 06:00(HKT)
Source: USA TODAY Sports/Tim Heitman
Mirassol drew 0-0 away against Paysandu in the last match, marking a disappointing run of two win-less games in the league. It is worth mentioning that Mirassol had previously achieved a four-game winning streak in the league, but they have only managed one draw and one loss in the last two matches, showing a decline in overall performance. Fortunately, Mirassol is known for being a strong home team, having achieved an impressive record of eight wins, two draws and one loss in their 11 home league matches so far. Additionally, in these 11 home league games, Mirassol scored a total of 16 goals while conceding only five, demonstrating strong performance on both offense and defense. With this round returning home, Mirassol has a good opportunity to bounce back.
America MG lost 0-1 away to Vila Nova in their last match and is also on a three-game win-less streak in the league. Interestingly, America MG is known as the “draw master.” After 23 rounds in the league, America MG has achieved eight wins, 11 draws and four losses, making them the team with the most draws in the Brazilian Serie B. Furthermore, America MG is a typical “away team,” having only managed four draws and four losses in their last eight away league matches. In these eight away league games, America MG scored only three goals and conceded eight, showing a lack of highlights on both offense and defense, making their away performance hard to rely on.
Both teams have not performed ideally recently, but looking at the overall performance of the season, Mirassol is clearly superior to America MG. Additionally, Mirassol has shown strong performance at home, while America MG is notoriously weak on the road. Overall, it would be reasonable to expect Mirassol, with the home advantage, to get back on track with a victory in this match.
Mirassol’s Last 5 Games: DLWWW
24-08-27 Paysandu 0-0 Mirassol
24-08-22 Mirassol 1-2 Botafogo SP
24-08-18 Ceara 1-2 Mirassol
24-08-10 Mirassol 2-0 Brusque
24-08-06 Chapecoense AF 0-1 Mirassol
America MG’s Last 5 Games: LDDWD
24-08-26 Vila Nova 1-0 America MG
24-08-22 America MG 0-0 Chapecoense AF
24-08-17 Novorizontino 1-1 America MG
24-08-10 America MG 3-1 Botafogo SP
24-08-03 Brusque 0-0 America MG
Head To Head Record:
24-05-15 America MG 0-0 Mirassol
Prediction: Mirassol to win