The hosts look like favorites! Internacional vs Cruzeiro Prediction
On Monday, at the "José Pinheiro Borda" stadium in Porto Alegre, one of the matches of the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship will take place, featuring Internacional against Cruzeiro. Here’s a prediction for this encounter from the Dailysports expert team.
Internacional
The "Reds" have not been performing at their best in the domestic league, currently sitting in 13th place in the Serie A standings. They are just two points behind 12th-placed Bragantino, but Internacional has two fewer matches played.
In their last match, Internacional faced one of the league's underperformers, Atlético Goianiense, away from home and lost 0-1. Before this, they had gone four matches unbeaten, securing one win and three draws. At home, Internacional has struggled, winning only three out of nine matches while suffering two defeats.
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro currently holds the seventh spot in the Brazilian Serie A standings, having accumulated 37 points from 22 matches. The team has secured 11 wins and suffered seven losses. They are nine points behind the league leaders, but Cruzeiro has a game in hand compared to Botafogo.
In their most recent match, Cruzeiro played away against Vitória and drew 2-2. This was their second consecutive draw in the league. Out of 12 away matches, Cruzeiro has managed only three wins, while losing six times. It’s also worth noting that Cruzeiro recently defeated Boca Juniors in a penalty shootout in the Copa Sudamericana.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the last nine matches between these teams, Internacional has not lost, securing five wins.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has only come through in two of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only won in two of the last five matches.
Internacional vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Bookmakers are giving a noticeable edge to the home team, with odds for a win for the "Reds" looking enticing at 2.24. Internacional has an advantage as they have not played since last Sunday, while Cruzeiro had an exhausting and crucial match against Boca Juniors. Our bet for this match is "Internacional to Win with a Handicap (0)" at odds of 1.60.
