Internacional vs Fluminense – Match Preview

Internacional is set to host Fluminense at Beira-Rio Stadium for a crucial Serie A Round 33 match on Thursday, November 8, at 22:00 GMT. Holding the 4th position with 56 points, Internacional aims to strengthen their spot in the league’s top tier. They have scored 44 and conceded 28 goals in 32 matches. Fluminense, positioned 14th with 37 points, seeks to climb away from the relegation zone. They have scored 28 goals and conceded 34. Both teams are eager for a victory; Internacional to chase a top-three finish, and Fluminense to improve their standing.

Internacional – Form

At their home ground, Internacional has displayed impressive form. They secured a 2:0 win against Criciuma in Serie A on November 6. Before this, they achieved a 3:1 victory over Atletico MG away, breaking Atletico MG’s home win streak. Their match against Gremio on October 19 also ended in a 1:0 win for Internacional. These results show a consistent performance, aligning with bookmakers’ predictions.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has shown commendable form, with two wins and one loss in their recent Serie A matches. They secured a 1-0 victory against Athletico Paranaense at home on November 2. Their match on October 17 resulted in a 2-0 win over Flamengo away, breaking Flamengo’s unbeaten streak. However, they faced a 2-1 defeat against Vitoria away on October 26. Their victory against Athletico Paranaense was expected by bookmakers.

Internacional – Fluminense – Head to Head

The last match between Internacional and Fluminense ended in a 1:1 draw on July 4, 2024. In their past 10 encounters, Internacional won 3 times, while Fluminense secured 4 victories. The last 5 meetings saw both teams scoring in 3 matches. Notably, 15 out of the last 17 matches had under 3.5 goals. Internacional scored in 11 of their last 12 home matches against Fluminense, avoiding defeat in 10 of these encounters.

Internacional – Fluminense – Standings

As Round 33 approaches, Internacional is in 4th place with 56 points from 32 matches. They have a solid goal difference, scoring 44 and conceding 28. Fluminense is in a challenging 14th position with 37 points. Their goal difference is negative, underperforming compared to their expected mid-table finish. The 19-point gap and 10-rank difference between them highlight the disparity. Internacional is heavily favored for a home win.

Internacional vs Fluminense – Top scorers

Internacional’s attack is led by Wesley, who has scored 8 times this season. Alan Patrick and Rafael Santos Borre each have 7 goals. Alexandro Bernabei and Thiago Maia have also contributed with 3 and 2 goals, respectively. Fluminense’s Jhon Arias and Kaua Elias each have 6 goals. Ganso and Vinicius Lima have scored 3 goals each, with German Cano also adding 3 goals. These players pose significant threats in the upcoming match.

Internacional vs Fluminense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Internacional at 1.61 for a home win. Fluminense stands at 6.00 for an away win, with a draw at 3.70. Internacional’s form and league standing give them an edge. Despite mixed head-to-head statistics, Internacional’s consistent home scoring suggests they are likely to win.

The “halftime-fulltime” market offers odds of 2.30 for a home team win at both intervals. The “draw-no-bet” market for Internacional is at 1.222, offering a safety net for a draw. The “double-chance” market for a home win or draw is at 1.125, indicating a lower risk of Internacional not winning.

Internacional vs Fluminense – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is priced at 2.30, while “Under 2.5” is at 1.60. Considering both teams’ scoring trends and past meetings, “Under 2.5” at 1.60 is a valuable option for those expecting a match with few goals.

Internacional vs Fluminense – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 2.20, while “BTTS: No” is at 1.615. Considering the teams’ head-to-head record and recent form, “BTTS: Yes” could offer value, despite Internacional’s strong defensive home record.

Internacional vs Fluminense – Prediction