Internacional vs Palmeiras – Match Preview

Internacional is set to host Palmeiras in a crucial Serie A match. The game will take place at Beira-Rio Stadium on Saturday, August 4th, starting at 20:00 GMT. Internacional, 14th in the league, aims to improve their position with 20 points from 15 games. Palmeiras, in 3rd place, seeks to strengthen their top-tier status with 36 points from 20 matches. This Round 21 game is critical for both teams. Internacional wants to move away from the bottom, while Palmeiras aims to keep up with the leaders.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has been drawing frequently, with two of their last three games ending 1:1. They tied with Bahia on July 27, thanks to a late goal by Rafael Santos Borre. Before that, they lost 1:0 to Botafogo RJ, failing to score as they had in previous games. Another defeat came against Rosario Central, with a 1:0 scoreline. These results show a mix of performances.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has struggled in recent away games, losing their last three without earning any points. They were defeated 2-0 by Flamengo on July 31st. Before this, they lost 1-0 to Fluminense, with Jhon Arias scoring the deciding goal. Another 1-0 defeat came against Botafogo RJ. These results were unexpected for Palmeiras.

Internacional – Palmeiras – Head to Head

The last game between Internacional and Palmeiras was on April 17, 2024. Internacional won 1:0. In their past 10 meetings, Internacional won 3 times and Palmeiras 4, with 3 draws. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 2 games. Most encounters, 21 out of 23, had fewer than 3.5 goals. Internacional has a strong home record, not losing to Palmeiras in 20 of their last 22 matches at Beira-Rio Stadium.

Internacional – Palmeiras – Standings

Internacional is in 14th place with 20 points from 15 matches. Palmeiras is in 3rd, with 36 points from 20 games. The 16-point gap between them highlights their different seasons. Palmeiras is meeting expectations, while Internacional is below theirs. This match is crucial for both teams’ aspirations.

Internacional vs Palmeiras – Top scorers

Internacional’s goals have come from various players. Wesley, a midfielder, leads with 4 goals. Forward Rafael Santos Borre has scored 2 goals. Fernando, Alan Patrick, and Fabricio Bustos each added one. Palmeiras has its top scorers too. Jose Lopez and Estevao, both midfielders, have 5 goals each. Rony, a forward, has 3 goals. Lazaro and Joaquin Piquerez, from the backline and midfield, have scored 2 goals each.

Internacional vs Palmeiras – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.50 for an Internacional win, 3.30 for a draw, and 2.80 for a Palmeiras win. Internacional’s form is worrying, with no wins in their last 10 matches. Palmeiras, despite being the favorite, faces challenges with key players missing. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors.

Internacional vs Palmeiras – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are set at 2.30, and “Under 2.5” at 1.60. The history between these teams suggests fewer than 3.5 goals in most matches. Internacional’s defense is tight, with 13 goals scored and conceded in 15 matches. Palmeiras has a better offense but has seen low-scoring games recently. The “Under 2.5” option seems viable for bettors.

Internacional vs Palmeiras – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Yes” in the BTTS market are 1.95, and for “No” are 1.80. Given the teams’ history and recent performances, “BTTS: No” at 1.80 is the more likely outcome for this match.

Internacional vs Palmeiras – Prediction