Internacional vs Red Bull Bragantino – Match Preview

As Serie A action heats up, Internacional welcomes Red Bull Bragantino to the iconic Beira-Rio Stadium. This crucial Round 35 clash is set for Friday, November 24th, at 19:00 GMT. Internacional, in 5th place with 62 points, aims to strengthen their position. Meanwhile, Red Bull Bragantino, at 18th with 37 points, fights to escape the relegation zone. This match is critical for both teams’ season goals. Internacional eyes a top-four finish, and Bragantino aims to stay in Brazil’s top flight.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has shown strong form at home, winning their last three Serie A games. They beat Vasco da Gama 1:0 on November 21, following a 2:0 victory over Fluminense. This win ended a five-match winless streak against them. Their winning streak continued with a 2:0 victory over Criciuma. Alan Patrick and Wesley scored the goals. These results were expected by bookmakers, showcasing Internacional’s reliability at home.

Red Bull Bragantino – Form

Red Bull Bragantino’s recent performances have been disappointing. Their last three Serie A games resulted in two draws and a loss. They played a 1-1 draw against Sao Paulo on November 20. Eduardo Sasha scored for Bragantino. This was followed by a 0-0 draw with Atletico GO. Their latest match, on November 2, also ended in a 0-0 draw against Cuiaba. These goalless outcomes were surprising, especially the last one, as a more decisive result was expected.

Internacional – Red Bull Bragantino – Head to Head

The last match between these teams ended in a 2:2 draw on September 25, 2024. Internacional has won 4 of their last 9 encounters, with Bragantino winning once. The rest ended in draws. Both teams scored in 2 of their last 5 meetings. Most of these matches, 8 out of 9, had fewer than 3.5 goals. Internacional has managed to avoid defeat in 8 of these games, showing their resilience against Bragantino.

Internacional – Red Bull Bragantino – Standings

Internacional is in 5th place with 62 points from 34 games. They have scored 47 goals and conceded 28. This performance meets their pre-season expectations. On the other hand, Red Bull Bragantino is in 18th place with 37 points. They have scored 35 goals and conceded 41, underperforming compared to their pre-season outlook. The 25-point gap between them highlights their differing season trajectories.

Internacional vs Red Bull Bragantino – Top scorers

Internacional’s top scorers have been key to their success. Wesley, a dynamic midfielder, leads with 9 goals. Rafael Santos Borre, a forward, has scored 8 times. Midfielder Alan Patrick has contributed 7 goals. Defender Alexandro Bernabei and midfielder Bruno Henrique have each added 3 goals. For Red Bull Bragantino, Eduardo Sasha leads with 4 goals. Lincoln and Vitinho have each scored 3 goals. Lucas Evangelista and Douglas Mendes have each scored twice, showing the team’s scoring depth.

Internacional vs Red Bull Bragantino – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Internacional with odds of 1.48 for a win. A draw or an away win for Red Bull Bragantino are less likely, at 4.20 and 7.00, respectively. Internacional’s strong position and head-to-head record make them favorites. They also have fewer key players missing compared to Bragantino’s three. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Internacional leading at half and winning at full-time offers odds of 2.05. The “draw-no-bet” option for Internacional is at 1.167, providing a safety net for bettors. The “double-chance” market for Internacional to win or draw is at 1.1, covering more outcomes.

Internacional vs Red Bull Bragantino – Over/Under Betting

The over/under market is intriguing given the teams’ histories. With 8 of their last 9 meetings producing under 3.5 goals, the “Under 2.5” option at odds of 1.80 is compelling. However, Internacional’s attack could lead to a higher score, making the “Over 2.5” option at 2.00 tempting for some bettors.

Internacional vs Red Bull Bragantino – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are 2.10 for “Yes” and 1.667 for “No”. Considering Internacional’s strong defense at home and Bragantino’s inconsistent scoring away, “BTTS: No” at 1.667 is the favored outcome.

Internacional vs Red Bull Bragantino – Prediction