Internacional vs Cruzeiro – Match Preview

Internacional is set to host Cruzeiro at the Beira-Rio Stadium for a crucial Serie A Round 24 match on Saturday, August 25th. The game starts at 22:00 GMT. Internacional, currently 13th with 25 points from 19 matches, aims to move up the table. Cruzeiro, in 7th place with 37 points from 22 matches, seeks to strengthen their position. A victory for either team could significantly impact their season goals, while a draw might complicate their paths.

Internacional – Form

Internacional’s performance has been inconsistent recently. Their last game on August 18 against Atletico GO ended in a 1:0 defeat, surprising many. Before that, they managed a 2:2 draw with Athletico Paranaense, thanks to a late goal by Wanderson. They also drew 1:1 with Palmeiras, continuing a trend of scoring under 3.5 goals in games. Despite being favorites, Internacional has struggled to secure wins, highlighting the need for improvement.

Cruzeiro – Form

Cruzeiro’s recent performances have been varied. They won against Boca Juniors on August 23, 2024. Before this victory, they had a 2-2 draw with Vitoria on August 19. A 1-0 loss to Boca Juniors on August 16 showed consistent performance, aligning with bookmakers’ predictions.

Internacional – Cruzeiro – Head to Head

The last match between Internacional and Cruzeiro was on November 5, 2023. Internacional won 2:1. In their last 10 matches, Internacional has won 5 times, Cruzeiro has won once, and 4 games ended in a draw. This record shows Internacional’s dominance. In recent meetings, both teams scored in 3 out of 5 matches. Most of these games saw fewer than 3.5 goals. Internacional has scored in 16 of their last 18 home matches against Cruzeiro and remained unbeaten in 11 of the last 12 encounters.

Internacional – Cruzeiro – Standings

As Serie A reaches Round 24, Internacional and Cruzeiro are in contrasting positions. Internacional is 13th, with an equal number of goals scored and conceded. They aim to improve their standing. Cruzeiro, 7th with a +7 goal difference, looks to maintain their good form. Bookmakers slightly favor Internacional at 2.10 odds, setting the stage for an exciting match.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro – Top scorers

Internacional’s Wesley leads the scoring with 5 goals. Bruno Henrique, Fernando, and Rafael Santos Borre have also contributed. Thiago Maia adds to the team’s scoring efforts. For Cruzeiro, Matheus Pereira leads with 6 goals. William and Gabriel Veron, along with Rafael Silva and Juan Dinenno, have been key to Cruzeiro’s attack.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro – Full-Time Betting

Internacional, despite their form, are the favorites at odds of 2.10. Cruzeiro, with odds of 3.75, could offer value given their league position. Internacional’s historical advantage and the absence of Gabriel Mercado could influence the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options, with Internacional favored in both.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market suggests a close match. Internacional’s and Cruzeiro’s goal averages indicate a potentially low-scoring game. The “Under 2.5” goals option at odds of 1.57 aligns with the trend of their past encounters. However, the “Over 2.5” option at 2.35 could appeal to those expecting more goals.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 2.05 for “Yes” and 1.70 for “No”. Given the history and current form, “BTTS: No” at 1.70 seems more probable. Internacional’s and Cruzeiro’s recent performances support this outcome.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro – Prediction