Corinthians have lost six league matches in a row: prediction for Internacional vs Corinthians
The matchday 29 fixture of the Brazilian championship between Internacional and Corinthians will take place on October 8 at Beira-Rio Stadium. Both teams went into the international break after defeats and now need points to improve their positions in the lower half of the table. Internacional have slipped into the relegation zone, while Corinthians sit 14th.
Internacional: a new manager and five home matches without a win
The 0-1 defeat to São Paulo proved decisive for Paulo Pezzolano, who left his position as head coach. He has been replaced by Eduardo Baptista, who previously worked with Criciúma, and the new manager's task is to quickly lead the team out of the relegation zone. With ten rounds remaining in the championship, Internacional are just two points away from safety.
At the same time, the team's home form remains one of its biggest problems, as Internacional have gone five consecutive league matches without a win on their own turf. Their last home victory came on July 23, so Baptista's debut will take place in challenging circumstances and under significant pressure. In the five head-to-head meetings with Corinthians since the start of 2025, the teams have each won twice, with one draw.
Corinthians: six straight defeats and problems in front of goal
Fernando Diniz's team are going through a deep slump after a strong start under their current manager. Corinthians initially went seven matches unbeaten, recording five wins and two draws, but the situation then changed dramatically. The club have now lost six consecutive league matches, with their most recent defeat coming against Fluminense, 1-3.
Despite their poor results, Corinthians' defense remains one of the most reliable in the league — the team have conceded 32 goals, with only Flamengo and Palmeiras allowing fewer. Their main difficulties are in attack, as their tally of 29 goals is the second-lowest in the championship. The schedule adds further pressure, with a clash against Palmeiras coming immediately after the trip to face Internacional.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Corinthians have lost their last six league matches in a row.
- Internacional have not won at home in Serie A in their last five matches.
- Corinthians have conceded in each of their last 13 matches against Internacional.
The rivals may fail to produce a winner: prediction for Internacional vs Corinthians
Internacional received an emotional boost from the managerial change, but their current home run means the hosts cannot be considered clear favorites. The team have struggled for consistency and head into the match after another defeat, although the gap to safety remains small. At the same time, the head-to-head record shows that Internacional regularly find a way to score against Corinthians.
The visitors are in no better shape, as six consecutive defeats have seriously damaged both their position in the table and the team's confidence. At the same time, a fairly solid defense and the presence of Depay, Garro and Alberto in attack give them reason to expect at least one goal-scoring opportunity. Considering the problems affecting both teams and the roughly even balance in recent head-to-head meetings, a share of the points looks the most likely outcome.
