Three points will be at stake as Internacional and Fortaleza go toe-to-toe with each other on Wednesday, 11 September. View our free Internacional vs Fortaleza predictions below.
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Internacional vs Fortaleza predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Fortaleza opened the scoring in six of their last eight matches.
- The visitors also registered the first goal in three of their last six clashes with Internacional.
- Internacional are currently on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions (W3, D2).
- Fortaleza have no losses in their last three encounters with Internacional.
Correct score prediction: Internacional 0-1 Fortaleza
Fortaleza won two of the last three meetings between these teams without conceding. They have won three of their last four matches and have lost only once in their last 13 games in all competitions. Although Internacional have strung up a five-match unbeaten run, Fortaleza should claim all the spoils here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Internacional
- HOME:10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW:21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY:14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Internacional have enjoyed some fine form lately. They are unbeaten in their last five matches, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Bearing that in mind, the hosts are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams have been involved in their fair share of low-scoring matches in recent weeks. While four of Internacional's last five matches went below the 1.5-goal line, four of Fortaleza's last six games featured less than three goals.
On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/20 (1.55). That one has a 64.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Fortaleza's unbeaten run to continue?
Internacional have no wins in their last three clashes with Fortaleza (D1, L2). However, in the last five meetings between these outfits, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
Internacional preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Internacional have a long list of absentees ahead of this encounter. Sergio Rochet, Rafael Borre, Enner Valencia are all out on international duty. Wesley is serving a one-game suspension, while Fabricio, Lucca, Wanderson and Ivan are ruled out due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Quaresma (GK), Bernabei, Vitao, Gomes, Gomes, Maia, Romulo, Tabata, Carvalho, Prado & Patrick.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
W
Vitoria
1
Internacional
3
Brazil Serie A 25/09/24
D
Bragantino
2
Internacional
2
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
W
Sao Paulo
1
Internacional
3
Brazil Serie A 16/09/24
W
Cuiaba
0
Internacional
3
Brazil Serie A 11/09/24
W
Fortaleza
1
Internacional
2
Fortaleza preview: Sights firmly set on Serie A title
Calebe da Silva is questionable for this clash, while Matheus Rossetto and Marinho are both unavailable for selection.
Predicted lineup: Ricardo (GK), Pacheco, Cardona, Kuscevic, Britez, Sasha, Hercules, Moises, Pochettino, Lopes & Lucero.
Brazil Serie A 28/07/24
W
Sao Paulo
0
Fortaleza EC
1
Brazil Serie A 24/07/24
D
Criciuma
1
Fortaleza EC
1
Brazil Serie A 21/07/24
W
Atletico GO
1
Fortaleza EC
3
Brazil Serie A 18/07/24
W
Vitoria
1
Fortaleza EC
3
Brazil Serie A 11/07/24
W
Flamengo
1
Fortaleza EC
2
Player to watch: Juan Martin Lucero
As it stands, only one player has scored more goals than Juan Martin Lucero in Brazil's top flight this season. The Argentine forward has 10 direct goal involvements in 14 Serie A starts this season. He will be called upon to provide the goals on Wednesday night.
