Pedro plays today? Where to watch Flamengo x Mirassol today at 6:30 pm for the Brasileirão By Carolina Costa
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Mirassol and The clash, postponed by the CBF to facilitate the red and black trip to the Catar for the Copa Intercontinental, involves teams with no pending issues: the Leão fourth with 66 points and direct classification to the Libertadores 2026, and the Mengão champion with 78 points after 1-0 in the Ceará on Wednesday. Flamengo uses an under-20 squad and reserves, with an official squad pending, and striker Pedro is out due to a muscle injury in his left thigh.
Mirassol is looking for an unbeaten home record, while Rubro-Negro plays young players. The broadcast is exclusive on Prime Video, in HD with live analysis.
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- Location: Maião with 15 thousand full spaces, temperature at 25°C for a fluid pace.
Recovery of Pedro prevents red-black participation
Pedro, 28 years old, scored 18 goals in 45 games for Flamengo in 2025, but was absent from the team against Mirassol due to a muscle injury in his left thigh, suffered in the Libertadores semifinal. The attacker started physiotherapy this week and aims to return to Intercontinental, on December 10th against Cruz Azul.
The absence adds to the post-national and continental title rotation, preserving the main one for Doha. Pedro, Brasileirão’s top scorer with 12 goals, trains separately at Rio, with an expected increase in two weeks.
Under-20 coach Bruno Pivetti reinforces the attack with base options, maintaining a focus on development.
Tactical sketch of Mirassol in closing
Rafael Guanaes aligns the Mirassol with Reinaldo in a test on the left side, after ankle edema against the Felipe Jonatan covers if the starter is not selected.
Carlos José Aldo resumes midfield for Neto Moura, to balance the Flamengo youth.
Leão has 18 wins, 12 draws and seven defeats, with 73% of points at home in Série A.
Video sessions analyzed the red-and-black base’s weaknesses in aerial balls.
Probable formation of Flamengo with young people on the field
The relationship includes Dyogo Alves, Evertton Araújo, Iago, João Victor, Michael, and Wallace Yan, without Pedro. The final lineup emerges from training sessions with an emphasis on possession and transitions.
Athletes like Joshua and Guilherme Gomes fill attack and creation, with 70% success in preparations. Pivetti values adaptation to the synthetic of Maião.
The team aims for 81 points in victory, on par with Corinthians (2015) and Palmeiras (2022) in champion scores.
Reserves like Michael, with 12 games in the season, bring little professional baggage.
Hangings and absences in the redneck Leão
Edson Carioca remains sidelined due to trauma to his thigh, and Chico from Reinaldo decides in the locker room for medical clearance.
Nine hangings demand attention: Cristian, Gabriel, Guilherme Marques, Carlos Eduardo, Chico from Vermelho would compromise the pre-Libertadores.
The medical staff combines their efforts, with the home defense only leaking 15 goals, an elite record.
Historical balance and team preparation
Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-1 in the opening round, in Maracanã, goals from Léo Pereira and Plata. Domínio 62% on the ball, but final suffocation from Leão.
A newcomer to Série A, Mirassol boasts 1.78 points per local game and hunts 69 total, made for newcomers. Base menguista, with 12 goals in the league, tests counterattacks.
Lawn and climate challenge the Cariocas, who simulated intensity in friendlies.
Arbitration scaled for impartiality
Lucas Casagrande (PR) directs, with Nailton Júnior (CE) and Andrey Luiz (PR) assistants. Pablo Ramon (RN) in VAR, Arthur Gomes (ES) fourth referee.
In the 17th Série A, Casagrande whistled a 2-2 Flamengo draw with Vitória in 2024, free of errors. Escolha of the CBF avoids past controversies.
VAR takes care of penalties, offsides and fouls, with local setup for speed.
Accessible broadcasting and fan engagement
Prime Confirmações of team one hour pre-game in the official games.
Projection of 500 thousand views, due to the recent two-time championship and the Leo phase. Fãs far away receive alerts via app.
Mirassol fans prepare mosaics at Maião for the centenary, celebrating the continental wave.
