Internacional vs Fortaleza – Match Preview

Internacional is set to welcome Fortaleza at the iconic Beira-Rio Stadium. The match is scheduled for Monday, September 11th, at 22:00 GMT. Internacional, currently in the middle of the table, aims to climb higher. Fortaleza, in second place, seeks to strengthen their position. This Round 19 encounter is crucial for both teams. A win for Internacional could bring them closer to the top, while Fortaleza could extend their lead with a victory.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has shown commendable form at home. They have two victories and one draw in their last three Serie A matches. They defeated Juventude 3:1 and secured a 1:0 win over Cruzeiro. Their third recent home game was a 2:1 victory against Juventude. These results show consistency in their home performances.

Fortaleza – Form

Fortaleza’s recent away performances have been varied. They faced a 2:0 defeat against Botafogo RJ, ending their 12-match unbeaten streak. Before this, they won 1:0 at home against Corinthians. Their performance before that was a 1:1 draw against Rosario Central, showing their ability to handle tough matches.

Internacional – Fortaleza – Head to Head

The last game between Internacional and Fortaleza ended in a 1:0 win for Fortaleza. In their past 10 encounters, each team has won four times, with two matches ending in draws. This indicates a closely matched history. In their last five meetings, both teams scored in three games. Internacional has a strong home record, not losing 8 of the last 9 matches against Fortaleza.

Internacional – Fortaleza – Standings

As Round 19 approaches, Internacional is in 10th place with 32 points from 22 matches. Their goal difference is +3. Fortaleza is in 2nd place with 48 points from 24 games, and a goal difference of +8. Fortaleza leads Internacional by 16 points, having played two more matches.

Internacional vs Fortaleza – Top scorers

Internacional’s Wesley is their top scorer with 5 goals, followed by Rafael Santos Borre with 4. Bruno Henrique and Fernando have added 2 and 1 goals, respectively. For Fortaleza, Juan Martin Lucero leads with 8 goals. Tomas Pochettino and Breno Lopes have each scored 4, with Renato Kayzer adding 3.

Internacional vs Fortaleza – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Internacional with odds of 1.90, highlighting their home advantage. Fortaleza has odds of 4.33 for an away win, reflecting their strong head-to-head record. The draw, at 3.40, is an option for those considering the evenly matched nature of their past encounters. Markets like “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” provide additional betting opportunities.

Internacional vs Fortaleza – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” are set at 2.35, and “Under 2.5” at 1.571. Given Internacional’s scoring ability at home and Fortaleza’s away performance, the “Over 2.5” option at 2.35 could be appealing, suggesting a high-scoring match.

Internacional vs Fortaleza – BTTS Betting

Odds are 2.10 for “BTTS: Yes” and 1.667 for “BTTS: No.” Considering Internacional’s consistent scoring at home and Fortaleza’s attacking prowess, “BTTS: Yes” at 2.10 is a likely outcome for bettors in this Serie A match.

Internacional vs Fortaleza – Prediction