An interesting fixture is on the cards as Cruzeiro and Internacional battle for three valuable points at Governador Magalhaes Pinto on Wednesday 28 August. View our free Cruzeiro vs Internacional predictions below.
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Cruzeiro vs Internacional predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Cruzeiro have won eight of 10 home games this season.
- On the other hand, Internacional have no wins in their last seven matches away from home.
- Four of the last six skirmishes between these teams went below the 2.5-goal margin.
- Cruzeiro kept five clean sheets in their last five Serie A home games.
Correct score prediction: Cruzeiro 1-0 Internacional
Internacional suffered three defeats in their last four road games, and all of those losses were by the same 1-0 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Cruzeiro
- HOME:21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW:2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Cruzeiro have been one of the best home teams in the Serie A this season. They won eight of 10 matches at Governador Magalhaes Pinto, with a draw and a loss. Given Internacional's recent struggles on the road, it is no surprise that Cruzeiro are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Internacional scored just once in their last four away games. Bearing in mind that Cruzeiro did not concede in five of their last seven home matches in the Serie A, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Cruzeiro set to snap their losing run?
Although Cruzeiro are the clear favourites, they do not particularly have a great track record against Internacional. In fact, Internacional came out on top the last two times these teams clashed. They are also unbeaten in their last 10 skirmishes with Cruzeiro.
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
Internacional
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 05/05/24
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Brazil Serie A 05/11/23
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Brazil Serie A 02/07/23
Internacional
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 06/10/19
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Cruzeiro preview: Looking to avenge last weekend's defeat
Cruzeiro and Internacional squared off against each other just last weekend, and Internacional came out on top by a lone goal.
Interestingly, top scorer Matheus Pereira should be available for selection after missing last weekend's clash due to the accumulation of maximum yellow cards. Meanwhile, Rafael Silva and Gabriel Veron are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Cassio (GK), Marlon, Villalba, Ivaldo, William, Henrique, Romero, Ramiro, Barreal, Dinenno & Pereira.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Atletico GO
1
Cruzeiro
3
Brazil Serie A 28/08/24
D
Internacional
0
Cruzeiro
0
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
L
Internacional
1
Cruzeiro
0
Copa Sudamericana 23/08/24
W
Boca Juniors
1
Cruzeiro
2
Brazil Serie A 19/08/24
D
Vitoria
2
Cruzeiro
2
Internacional preview: Eyeing the sweep
The list of injured players for the visitors include Fabricio (leg), Lucca (muscle), Wanderson (calf), and Ivan (knee).
Predicted lineup: Rochet (GK), Gomes, Rogel, Mercado, Bernabei, Fernando, Vitao, Carvalho, Tabata, Wesley & Borre.
Brazil Copa Gaucho 04/09/24
W
Sao Paulo RS
0
Internacional
5
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
EC Juventude
1
Internacional
3
Brazil Serie A 28/08/24
D
Cruzeiro
0
Internacional
0
Brazil Copa Gaucho 28/08/24
D
Sport Clube Gaucho
0
Internacional
0
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
W
Cruzeiro
0
Internacional
1
Player to watch: Matheus Pereira
Matheus Pereira was suspended when these teams squared off against each other last weekend. He has been Cruzeiro's top performer in the Serie A with six goals and four assists. The former West Bromwich Albion and Sporting Lisbon forward will be called upon to provide the goals for Cruzeiro on Wednesday night.
