Internacional is set to welcome Cuiaba at the Beira-Rio Stadium for a crucial Serie A match. This encounter, scheduled for Sunday, September 16th at 23:00 GMT, marks the 26th round of the tournament. Internacional, currently 8th with 35 points, is looking to improve their position. Cuiaba, on the other hand, is in 19th place with 22 points and is eager to climb up the standings. Both teams are expected to give their all, making this a key match in their seasons.
Internacional – Form
Internacional has been in strong form lately, with two wins and a draw in their last three Serie A matches. They secured a 2:1 victory over Fortaleza at home on September 11, 2024. Alan Patrick and Gustavo Alves scored the goals. Before this win, they played a goalless draw with Cruzeiro away from home. This ended their streak of matches where they conceded goals. Their previous game against Cruzeiro at home resulted in a 1:0 win, affirming their slight favorite status.
Cuiaba – Form
Cuiaba has experienced mixed results in their recent games. They played a goalless draw with Juventude at home on September 5, 2024. This outcome was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they suffered a 5-0 defeat to Palmeiras away, where their defense was easily breached. However, they managed a 1-1 draw against Atletico MG away, with Isidro Pitta scoring from the penalty spot. This result was against the odds, showing their resilience.
Internacional – Cuiaba – Head to Head
The last match between Internacional and Cuiaba was on June 1, 2024. Internacional won 1:0 in this Serie A clash. In their last 9 matches, Internacional has won 4 times, while Cuiaba has 2 victories. Three matches ended in draws. The last 5 meetings saw both teams score in only one match. Internacional has a strong defensive record, winning 3 of the last 4 matches against Cuiaba without conceding. They have also scored in their last 5 matches against Cuiaba.
Internacional – Cuiaba – Standings
As we approach Round 26, Internacional and Cuiaba are in different spots in the Serie A standings. Internacional is 8th with 35 points from 23 matches. They have scored 24 goals and conceded 20. Cuiaba is in 19th place with 22 points from 24 games. Their goal difference is -12. They are looking to improve their position as they face Internacional at the Beira-Rio Stadium.
Internacional vs Cuiaba – Top scorers
Internacional’s attack is led by Wesley, a dynamic midfielder with 5 goals this season. Rafael Santos Borre, a forward, has added 4 goals. Midfielders Alan Patrick and Bruno Henrique have each scored 2 goals. Fernando has also contributed with a goal. For Cuiaba, midfielder Isidro Pitta is the top scorer with 7 goals. Clayson has added 4 goals. Derik Lacerda and Ramon have each scored twice this season. Jonathan Cafu has also scored, contributing to the team’s efforts.
Internacional vs Cuiaba – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers favor Internacional with odds of 1.55 for a home win. Cuiaba’s odds for an away victory stand at 6.00. The odds for a draw are 3.90. Internacional’s strong form and head-to-head record make them favorites. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Internacional to lead at half and win at full time is at 2.20. The “draw-no-bet” option for Internacional is at 1.20. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.125 for an Internacional win or draw.
Internacional vs Cuiaba – Over/Under Betting
The “Under 2.5” goals option is priced at 1.60, considering both teams’ defensive records. Historically, their matches have featured fewer than 3.5 goals. Internacional’s recent games have averaged just over a goal, while Cuiaba’s have been slightly higher. This suggests a low-scoring match is likely, making the under market attractive at 1.60. The “Over 2.5” goals option is at 2.30.
Internacional vs Cuiaba – BTTS Betting
The odds for both teams to score are 2.25 for ‘Yes’ and 1.571 for ‘No’. Internacional’s defense and Cuiaba’s offensive challenges suggest ‘No’ is more likely. Internacional has kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 4 matches against Cuiaba. They have also scored in their last five meetings, making ‘BTTS: No’ at 1.571 a probable outcome.