Mirassol vs Bahia

Serie AMatchweek 11
Full Time
1–2
HT: 1–0
Ref: Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva, BrazilEstádio José Maria de Campos Maia, Mirassol, São Paulo · 14,534 cap
Fipster Pick
Home WinhighMiss

Match recap

Bahia beat Mirassol 2–1 in their Serie A fixture. Duarte scored for Mirassol; Juba and Sanabria replied for Bahia. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.16 for Mirassol versus 1.93 for Bahia. Mirassol sit 15th in the Serie A table while Bahia are 7th.

Fipster’s pre-match call

Predicted

3-1 Mirassol win

Actual

1–2

✗ Missed

Outcome probability

Mirassol 84%Draw 8%Bahia 8%

This fixture between Mirassol and Bahia promises an intriguing battle as both sides look to assert themselves in the league. With Mirassol aiming to climb the table and Bahia pushing to maintain their strong position, expect a lively encounter.

Match factors

Tactical Advantagehigh

Mirassol's Igor Formiga offers attacking threat from defense

Igor Formiga's 5 assists this season and recent 3 assists in last 5 games provide Mirassol with offensive width and set-piece threat.

Statistical Edgehigh

Eduardo leads Mirassol's scoring with strong home form

Eduardo has 6 goals this season with 2 in last 5 games, showing strong scoring form especially at home where Mirassol is predicted to score 3 goals.

Form Momentumhigh

Luciano Juba's scoring form boosts Bahia's attack

Luciano Juba has scored 10 goals this season including 3 in last 5 matches, providing a key goal threat from defense for Bahia.

Tactical Advantagemedium

Reinaldo's set-piece delivery key for Mirassol

Reinaldo's 4 assists and role as set-piece taker add creative threat and defensive stability for Mirassol.

Statistical Edgemedium

Bahia's Éverton Ribeiro creative influence

Éverton Ribeiro leads Bahia with 4 assists this season, crucial for creating chances though recent assist form is limited.

The context

Mirassol currently sit 15th in the league with 33 points from 30 games, while Bahia hold a more comfortable 5th place with 49 points. Despite Bahia's superior goal difference and points per game, Mirassol's home form and attacking potential make this a contest worth watching.

Key insights

Analysis

The first half is expected to be competitive, likely ending 1-1, reflecting the balanced nature of previous encounters. Mirassol's Eduardo leads their scoring charts with 6 goals this season, showing particular prowess at home. Meanwhile, Bahia's Luciano Juba, a defender with an impressive 10 goals, provides a significant attacking threat. Mirassol's Igor Formiga also offers creative spark from defence with 5 assists, adding to their offensive options. Bahia's Éverton Ribeiro remains a key playmaker, though his recent assist form has dipped.

Key facts

  1. 1.Mirassol are 15th in the league with 33 points from 30 games (W8 D9 L13).
  2. 2.Bahia are 5th in the league with 49 points from 30 games (W13 D10 L7).
  3. 3.Bahia have a significantly better goal difference (+18) than Mirassol.
  4. 4.Mirassol and Bahia have met 3 times: 1 win each and 1 draw.
  5. 5.Head-to-head matches average 3.7 goals, with Mirassol scoring 7 and Bahia 4 in total.
  6. 6.Eduardo is Mirassol's top scorer with 6 goals this season.
  7. 7.Luciano Juba is Bahia's top scorer with 10 goals, an impressive tally for a defender.
  8. 8.Igor Formiga leads Mirassol with 5 assists, including 3 in the last 5 games.

Prediction

We anticipate Mirassol to pull ahead in the second half, capitalising on their home advantage and attacking strengths to secure a 3-1 victory. The halftime scoreline of 1-1 sets the stage for a decisive second period where Mirassol's offensive players, supported by set-piece specialist Reinaldo, will make the difference.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

Home — Mirassol

Eduardo

Eduardo

Midfielder

Mirassol

Total Goals
6
League avg: 0.88
22 played
14 starts
1255 mins
~57 mins/game
Bruno Santos

Bruno Santos

Attacker

Mirassol

Total Goals
3
League avg: 0.88
13 played
12 starts
973 mins
~75 mins/game
Edson

Edson

Attacker

Mirassol

Total Goals
3
League avg: 0.88
20 played
11 starts
990 mins
~50 mins/game

Away — Bahia

Luciano Juba

Luciano Juba

Defender

Bahia

Total Goals
10
League avg: 0.88
26 played
25 starts
2186 mins
~84 mins/game
Everaldo

Everaldo

Attacker

Bahia

Total Goals
4
League avg: 0.88
18 played
4 starts
666 mins
~37 mins/game

The verdict

In summary, while Bahia have the edge in league standing and goal difference, Mirassol's home form and key players' contributions suggest they will emerge victorious. Expect an entertaining match with Mirassol clinching a 3-1 win after a balanced first half.

Prediction generated 14 Oct 2026, 00:07 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163

Prediction Q&A

Who did Fipster predict to win Mirassol vs Bahia?
Fipster's AI model predicted Mirassol to win against Bahia.
What score did Fipster predict for Mirassol vs Bahia?
Fipster predicted a final score of Mirassol 3–1 Bahia.
What were the win probabilities for Mirassol vs Bahia?
Fipster's model gave Mirassol a 84% chance of winning, Bahia a 8% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
Fipster's model assigned this prediction 84% confidence — a high-confidence call.