Cruzeiro vs Internacional – Match Preview

Cruzeiro is set to host Internacional in a crucial Serie A match. The game is scheduled for a Tuesday night kickoff on the 28th of August, 2024, at 22:30 GMT. Cruzeiro, standing 7th with 37 points from 23 matches, aims to strengthen their position. Internacional, placed 11th with 28 points from 20 games, seeks to move up. Both teams are keen on a win to enhance their season prospects. The odds slightly favor the home side.

Cruzeiro – Form

Cruzeiro’s performance has been inconsistent recently. They faced a 1:0 defeat against Internacional in a Serie A match on August 25th. Before this, they celebrated a 2:1 victory over Boca Juniors. Their previous game ended in a 2:2 draw with Vitoria, with Juan Dinenno scoring twice. These results show a varied performance, as expected by bookmakers.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has shown mixed results lately. They won 1-0 against Cruzeiro on August 25th. However, they lost 1-0 to Atletico GO on August 18th, despite being slight favorites. On August 14th, they drew 2-2 with Athletico Paranaense. These outcomes indicate a predictable form, aligning with pre-match predictions.

Cruzeiro – Internacional – Head to Head

Their last match on August 25th, 2024, saw Internacional win 1:0. In their past 10 encounters, Internacional has won 6 times, and 4 games ended in draws. This makes Internacional the more successful team recently. In the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored by both teams in only 2 matches. Cruzeiro has a strong home record, not losing 17 of their last 19 matches against Internacional. Most of these encounters had fewer than 3.5 goals, indicating low-scoring games.

Cruzeiro – Internacional – Standings

As the fifth round approaches, Cruzeiro is in 7th place with 37 points from 23 matches. Their positive goal difference suggests a balanced team. Internacional is 11th with 28 points from 20 matches. Their goal difference indicates a cautious approach. The nine-point gap, with Internacional having games in hand, adds excitement to the competition.

Cruzeiro vs Internacional – Top scorers

Matheus Pereira leads Cruzeiro’s attack with 6 goals. William and Gabriel Veron each have 4 goals. Midfielders Rafael Silva and Juan Dinenno contributed 3 goals each. Internacional relies on midfielder Wesley, who has 5 goals. Rafael Santos Borre, with 3 goals, and Bruno Henrique and Fernando, add to their tally. Thiago Maia has also scored, showing a well-distributed scoring effort.

Cruzeiro vs Internacional – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Cruzeiro with odds of 2.15 for a home win. Internacional’s odds for an away win are 3.60, with a draw at 3.25. Cruzeiro’s strong home performance and Internacional’s recent challenges make the home side the favorite. Alternative betting markets offer varied odds for different risk appetites.

For those seeking different betting options, the “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets provide interesting opportunities. The “double-chance” market offers a safer bet for Internacional supporters.

Cruzeiro vs Internacional – Over/Under Betting

The over/under market is closely watched, given both teams’ recent forms. The history of their encounters suggests a low-scoring game. The “Under 2.5” goals option appears safer, reflecting both teams’ tendencies. However, the “Over 2.5” option might appeal to those seeking higher rewards.

Cruzeiro vs Internacional – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.05, indicating a moderate chance of both teams scoring. Given their history and recent performances, “BTTS: No” at 1.70 seems more probable for this match.

Cruzeiro vs Internacional – Prediction