Tied on points near the bottom of the Brasileiro standings, Internacional and Vitoria go head-to-head at Beira-Rio this weekend, both in desperate search of an end to their respective winless runs.
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Internacional vs Vitoria predictions: Strugglers seeking much-needed lift
Key stats
- Vitoria have failed to score in three of their six away matches in the league.
- The visitors are yet to win on the road in this season’s Brasileiro (D3, L3).
- Four of Vitoria’s six away league games in 2025 have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.
- Internacional have lost only once in their last nine home league meetings with Vitoria.
Correct score prediction: Internacional 2–0 Vitoria
This prediction is based on each side’s home and away performances so far in the league, with neither particularly prolific in the final third — Internacional have managed 12 goals this season, while Vitoria have scored just 10 — suggesting a low-scoring affair is likely.
That said, the hosts have shown more resilience at Beira-Rio than Vitoria have on their travels, with Roger Machado’s men picking up two wins from five home games (D1, L2), both by more than a two-goal margin, though Vitoria have not conceded more than two in any of their away outings.
With the visitors continuing to struggle in front of goal, another clean sheet for the home side is not out of the question.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Reds favoured at home
- Home: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
- Draw: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- Away: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Given Internacional’s recent struggles, having suffered two consecutive defeats without scoring, a 60.0% win probability at odds of 1.67 may seem slightly generous, but home advantage appears to have played a key role in the bookmakers’ calculations.
As mentioned earlier, the Reds have been more assured on their own patch, which could tilt the balance in their favour against a Vitoria side that remains without a single away victory this season.
Adding to Vitoria’s concerns is their recent record at Beira-Rio, where they have lost three of their last four league visits, and with only one win in that stretch, a 19.0% probability for an away victory appears justified.
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Most recent H2H: Can Internacional build momentum?
The most recent meeting between the sides ended in a 3-1 victory for Internacional at Beira-Rio in September last year, and they will now look to make it back-to-back wins in this fixture, with both teams having alternated victories across the last four head-to-heads in all competitions.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
Internacional
Vitoria
Brazil Serie A 16/06/24
Vitoria
Internacional
Copa do Brasil 11/06/21
Internacional
Vitoria
Copa do Brasil 03/06/21
Vitoria
Internacional
Brazil Serie A 30/09/18
Internacional
Vitoria
Internacional preview: Ronaldo suspended again
Internacional enter this match off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Mineiro, making it back-to-back losses by the same scoreline and leaving them stuck in the relegation zone.
Defensive midfielder Ronaldo will be absent once more after picking up his third yellow card of the campaign in that match, resulting in another suspension, having only just returned from a one-game ban following a red card.
On the injury front, Alexandro Bernabei, Bruno Gomes, Fernando, Lucca Drummond and Vitinho are all expected to miss out.
Predicted lineup: Anthoni (GK), Ramon, Vitao, Gabriel, Aguirre, Maia, Henrique, Tabata, Patrick, Wesley & Borre.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Botafogo
4
Internacional
0
Copa Libertadores 09/05/25
L
Atletico Nacional Medellin
3
Internacional
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
L
Corinthians
4
Internacional
2
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
W
Maracanu00e3
0
Internacional
1
Brazil Serie A 26/04/25
W
EC Juventude
1
Internacional
3
Vitoria preview: At least three out
Vitoria’s poor form continued with a shock 1-0 home defeat to third-tier side Confianca in the Copa do Nordeste, while their last two league outings have both ended in goalless stalemates.
Manager Fabio Carille will have to contend with a growing injury list, as Neris (thigh), Jamerson (broken ankle) and Gabriel (muscle) have all been ruled out for this weekend’s clash.
Predicted lineup: Arcanjo (GK); Claudinho, Edu, Marcos, Jesus, Baralhas, Ronald, Matheuzinho, Filho, Patrick & Kayzer.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
W
Vasco da Gama
1
Vitoria
2
Copa Sudamericana 06/05/25
D
Defensa y Justicia
1
Vitoria
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
L
Ceara
1
Vitoria
0
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
D
Gremio
1
Vitoria
1
Copa Sudamericana 24/04/25
L
Cerro Largo
1
Vitoria
0
Player to watch: Alan Patrick
Captain Alan Patrick has been instrumental for Internacional this season, directly contributing to half of the team’s 12 league goals with a combination of strikes and assists.
The experienced midfielder missed the last match through suspension but is expected to return to the starting line-up and will be keen to play a decisive role against Vitoria.