Brasileirão Round 22: Cruzeiro and Bragantino face key matchups

The 22nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro features several key matchups this Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Cruzeiro hosts Mirassol at the Mineirão. Cruzeiro, currently in 7th place, aims to enter the G5 and secure a Libertadores spot. The club has recently integrated new attackers Wesley, Lucho Rodríguez, and João Costa, though they are expected to start on the bench. Cruzeiro must also manage their squad ahead of their upcoming Libertadores clash against Flamengo.

In another fixture, Red Bull Bragantino faces Corinthians. Bragantino currently holds 6th place and is on a nine-match unbeaten streak, while Corinthians seeks to climb toward the top five after recent domestic cup exits. Corinthians faces a difficult recent history when playing away against Bragantino.