Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense – Match Preview

On Saturday, August 11th, Internacional will welcome Athletico Paranaense for a crucial Serie A Round 22 clash. The game is set to take place at the iconic Beira-Rio Stadium, starting at 22:00 GMT. Internacional, currently 16th with 21 points, is looking to escape the relegation zone. Athletico Paranaense, in 8th place with 28 points, aims to strengthen their position in the upper part of the table. Both teams are keen on a victory to further their respective goals in the league.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has shown consistency in their recent performances, with their last three games all ending in draws. They played Palmeiras at home on August 4, finishing with a 1-1 score, which was in line with expectations. Bruno Henrique scored for Internacional. Before this, they drew 1-1 against Bahia away, with Rafael Santos Borre netting a late equalizer. Their game prior to that, against Rosario Central, also ended 1-1. This streak has kept their matches under 3.5 goals.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense comes into this match with varied results from their last three games. They beat Red Bull Bragantino 3-2 in a Cup match away on August 7, 2024. Their Serie A home game on August 4 ended in a 0-2 loss to Gremio, despite being slight favorites. They managed a 2-0 win against Red Bull Bragantino at home in another Cup match. The victories and the defeat to Gremio were unexpected, according to bookmakers.

Internacional – Athletico Paranaense – Head to Head

The last meeting between the two on April 21, 2024, saw Athletico Paranaense secure a 1:0 win in Serie A. In their past 10 encounters, Athletico Paranaense has had a slight advantage with 4 wins. Internacional won 3, and the remaining 3 ended in draws. The rivalry has been competitive. The last 5 matches at Beira-Rio Stadium saw both teams scoring twice. Internacional boasts a strong home record, not losing in 20 of their last 22 home games against Athletico Paranaense. They have scored in 21 of those games. However, Internacional has lost their last 3 matches against Athletico Paranaense, with less than 1.5 goals scored in each and the total goals staying under 3.5.

Internacional – Athletico Paranaense – Standings

As the 22nd round of Serie A approaches, Internacional is in 16th place with 21 points from 16 matches. Their goal difference is zero, with 14 goals scored and conceded. Athletico Paranaense is in a more comfortable 8th position, with 28 points from 19 games and a goal difference of +2. The seven-point gap and Athletico’s three extra games add intrigue to this matchup. Internacional appears to be underperforming, while Athletico Paranaense is meeting their mid-table expectations.

Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense – Top scorers

Internacional’s Wesley leads the scoring with 4 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Rafael Santos Borre have each added two goals. Fernando and Alan Patrick have also scored, highlighting the team’s midfield scoring ability.

For Athletico Paranaense, Gonzalo Mastriani has also scored 4 goals. Julimar and Lucas Di Yorio are close behind with 3 goals each. Fernandinho and Agustin Canobbio have contributed two goals each, showing the team’s diverse scoring options.

Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a home win for Internacional at 2.00, a draw at 3.20, and an away win at 4.20. Despite not winning their last 11 matches, Internacional is favored, likely due to their strong home record against Athletico Paranaense. Athletico comes in with better recent form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. The absence of key players could impact the game, with Internacional missing three due to suspension and Athletico Paranaense missing one injured and one suspended player.

Alternative betting markets include “halftime-fulltime” with Internacional leading at halftime at 2.75. The “draw-no-bet” market offers Internacional at 1.40, providing a refund on a draw. The “double-chance” market allows bets on either a home win or draw (1.222) or an away win or draw (1.364), offering protection against a single outcome.

Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 2.25, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.615. Internacional’s balanced attack and defense suggest a tight game. Athletico Paranaense has been more offensive but also more susceptible defensively. Most head-to-head matches have seen under 3.5 goals. Given these trends, “Under 2.5” at 1.615 could be a good bet for those expecting a low-scoring match.

Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are at 2.00. Historically, both teams have scored in 5 of their last 7 meetings at Internacional’s stadium. Internacional’s recent games have seen fewer instances of both teams scoring. Athletico Paranaense’s recent away games have had a higher frequency of both teams scoring. Given these trends, “BTTS: No” at odds of 1.75 might be more likely in this match.

Internacional vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction