🔊 On August 3rd, Internacional will host São Paulo in Porto Alegre for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Both teams are neck and neck in the standings, vying for spots in the Copa Libertadores zone. Internacional, much like São Paulo, have found their stride with three wins in their last four Serie A matches. This head-to-head clash promises to be fiercely contested, with crucial points at stake in the race for the top six.

Head-to-Head

The last official match between the teams took place on 23 September 2024 and ended with a 1-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with São Paulo as the home side):

• possession: 57% vs 43%;
• corners: 2 vs 4;
• fouls: 18 vs 16;
• yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
• shots on target: 2 vs 6.

📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Internacional and São Paulo:

• 36 matches played;
• home wins – 12, away wins – 14, draws – 10;
• goals scored – 39 for Internacional, 42 for São Paulo;
• average total goals in the first half – 1.22, in the second half – 1.03;
• average total goals per match – 2.25.

Internacional Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil (home team – Internacional, visitors – Fluminense). The match concluded with a score of 1-2.

The game statistics are as follows (Internacional vs Fluminense):

• possession: 59% vs 41%;
• corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
• fouls: 12 vs 9;
• yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
• shots on target: 2 vs 3.

🔴 In their last match, Internacional managed a draw against Vasco (1-1), salvaging a point in the final minutes. This result extended their unbeaten streak in the league, but the team remains in 10th place with 21 points from 16 matches.

⚪ A victory over São Paulo would bring the "Reds" closer to the Copa Libertadores zone and keep them in touch with the top of the table. However, a defeat could see Inter slip into mid-table, losing momentum in the league race.

🏆 Meanwhile, in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, Internacional suffered a home defeat to Fluminense (1-2). Now, they face the challenge of overturning the deficit in the second leg, adding pressure to their upcoming performances.

Sao Paulo Team Overview

The visitors last played an official match on in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, where São Paulo hosted Atlético Paranaense. The match ended with a 2-1 victory.

Here are the match statistics (São Paulo vs Atlético Paranaense):

• possession: 66% vs 34%;
• corners: 3 vs 0;
• fouls: 15 vs 9;
• yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
• shots on target: 5 vs 2.

⚪ In the latest round of the championship, São Paulo secured a 3-1 home victory over Fluminense, climbing to 8th place in the standings. This win has boosted the team's confidence ahead of their crucial match against Internacional.

⚫ A victory in the upcoming game would bring São Paulo closer to the Copa Libertadores zone and keep their hopes alive for international competition. However, a loss would complicate their mission and push them further from their season objectives.

🏆 Additionally, in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, São Paulo defeated Atlético Paranaense 2-1 at home. This result gives them an advantage going into the second leg and lifts the team's spirits.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 36;
• First-half wins at home – 5; away wins – 7; draws – 6;
• Average first-half total: 1.22;
• Today's home team averages 0.58 goals, while the visitors average 0.64.

First-Half Statistics: Internacional (home) vs São Paulo (away)

• Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
• Wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 1 (12.5%);
• Losses: 3 (37.5%) vs 0 (0%);
• Draws: 2 (25%) vs 7 (87.5%);
• Average goals scored: 1.13 vs 0.88;
• Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.38.

Last 10 Matches (overall):

• Wins: 2 vs 3;
• Losses: 5 vs 1;
• Draws: 3 vs 6;
• Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored – 0.3, conceded – 0.6) vs 1 (scored – 0.6, conceded – 0.4).

• São Paulo have drawn the first half in their last 6 away matches (Serie A).

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Total encounters – 36;
• Home wins – 12, Away wins – 14, Draws – 10.

Statistics: Internacional vs São Paulo

• Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 17;
• Wins: 5 vs 5;
• Win percentage: 31% vs 29%;
• Losses: 5 vs 5;
• Draws: 6 vs 7.

Last 10 Matches:

• Wins: 5 vs 5;
• Losses: 3 vs 4;
• Draws: 2 vs 1.

• São Paulo have failed to win in 10 of their last 11 away matches (Serie A).

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Today's home team average goals - 1.08, away team - 1.17;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.25;
• Both teams scored: overall - 16 times; at home ground - 8 times.

Statistics: Internacional vs São Paulo

• Average tournament total: 2.31 vs 2.18;
• Average goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.06;
• Average first-half total: 0.56 vs 0.53;
• Average second-half total: 0.5 vs 0.53;
• Internacional: average home total in the tournament - 1.25;
• São Paulo: average away total in the tournament - 0.88;
• Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 1).

• Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 13 of Internacional's last 15 matches.
• Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 12 of São Paulo's last 13 matches.
• Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 8 of São Paulo's last 9 matches (Serie A).

Corners Prediction

Internacional: Statistics

• Season: average tournament total - 5.75; home - 6.63;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; home - 5.83.

São Paulo: Statistics

• Season: average tournament total - 4.53, away - 3.38;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 4.1; away - 4.

• Total over 9.5 corners occurred in 6 of Internacional's last 7 matches (Serie A).

Cards Prediction

Head-to-Head

• Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.78 (1.89 for home and away each);
• Average yellow cards at home ground - 3.67 (1.61 for home and 2.06 for away).

Internacional: Statistics

• Season: average tournament total - 1.75; home - 1.13;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2; home - 2.

São Paulo: Statistics

• Season: average tournament total - 3.24, away - 2.75;
• Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; away - 1.5.

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head:

• Total encounters – 36;
• Both teams scored overall - 16 times;
• At home ground - 8 times.

Statistics: Internacional vs São Paulo

• Tournament matches played: 16 vs 17;
• Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS) this season: 8 vs 9;
• BTTS for Internacional at home – 3 (38%);
• BTTS for São Paulo away – 4 (50%).

Last 10 Matches:

• BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
• BTTS for Internacional at home – 3 (50%);
• BTTS for São Paulo away – 2 (50%).