Mirassol and RB Bragantino face off this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia (Maião) in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil’s fifth round. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw in Bragança Paulista, leaving the tie wide open: the winner advances to the round of 16, while another draw will lead to a penalty shootout.
Mirassol relies on their home strength, where they have a perfect record in the Copa Libertadores, to compensate for an inconsistent Brasileirão campaign that leaves them in 18th place. RB Bragantino, seventh in Serie A with 20 points, arrives under pressure after a 2-0 defeat to Santos in their last league match.
**Match Analysis**
Mirassol’s season has been marked by stark contrasts. In the Libertadores, the team leads Group G with nine points from four matches, winning all three home games at Maião against Lanús, Always Ready, and LDU. The only defeat came away to LDU in Quito.
In the Brasileirão, however, the picture is very different. The Leão Caipira sits 18th with three wins, four draws, and seven losses in 14 games. Inconsistency has kept the team in the relegation zone.
The last Serie A round typified their current form. On Sunday, Mirassol took the lead against Chapecoense through Eduardo, but conceded an equalizer in the 35th minute of the second half from a João Victor own goal after a corner. The 1-1 draw kept the team under pressure in the standings.
Yet just days earlier, the same squad showed a different side. In the Libertadores, Mirassol beat LDU 2-0 at Maião with goals from Lucas Oliveira and Reinaldo. That performance highlighted the team’s competitive level in knockout matches and high-stakes games.
Home form is a key argument for Mirassol’s confidence in this decider. The club has won all three home Libertadores matches and also beat Corinthians 2-1 in the Brasileirão in early May. The compact Maião atmosphere, which puts pressure on visiting teams, has proven to be a decisive factor.
Coach Rafael Guanaes has indicated he will field a full-strength side on Wednesday. Unlike the first leg, when he rested some starters with this return match in mind, he is expected to use his ideal lineup. The strategy is to capitalize on the squad’s best physical condition in front of their home fans.
RB Bragantino also arrives with fluctuating form. After thrashing Blooming 6-0 in the Copa Sudamericana, the Massa Bruta dropped form in the Brasileirão with a 2-0 loss to Santos at Vila Belmiro.
In Serie A, Braga has six wins, two draws, and seven losses in 15 rounds. Their away record alternates between good results and inconsistent performances: three wins, one draw, and three losses on the road. Additionally, the team remains under pressure to advance in the Sudamericana.
The Copa do Brasil is a strategic competition for both clubs. Progressing to the round of 16 guarantees an additional R$ 3 million in prize money, a significant sum for Mirassol as they adapt financially to the national elite, and for RB Bragantino as they seek both sporting and budget balance throughout the season.
**Head-to-Head Record**
The history between Mirassol and RB Bragantino is marked by absolute balance. In 27 meetings, each side has recorded wins and draws, making this clash even more unpredictable.
