Internacional
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Cruzeiro
Internacional
Cruzeiro
Team Overview
In their latest Serie A match, Internacional faced RB Bragantino away, suffering a 3-1 defeat. This loss adds to their struggles, as they have now recorded four losses in their last five matches.
Match statistics (RB Bragantino vs Internacional):
Team Overview
Cruzeiro played to a 1-1 draw against Fluminense in their last Serie A outing at home. This result marked their fourth draw in the last ten matches, as they continue to search for consistency.
Match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Fluminense):
In a tightly contested match, Cruzeiro emerged victorious against Internacional with a score of 2-1, marking a significant win in the Serie A regular season.
The match kicked off with Cruzeiro taking an early lead in the 11th minute, courtesy of a goal from Kaio Jorge, assisted by Fagner. This set the tone for a first half where Internacional struggled to find their rhythm, trailing at halftime.
As the second half unfolded, Cruzeiro doubled their advantage in the 64th minute with Matheus Pereira finding the net, again assisted by Fagner. Despite Internacional's attempts to rally back, including a late goal from J. Carbonero in the 83rd minute, their efforts were hampered by a red card issued to Victor Gabriel in the 59th minute, leaving them a man down.
Statistically, Internacional dominated possession with 47% compared to Cruzeiro's 53%, and they registered a total of 21 shots, though only 3 were on target. In contrast, Cruzeiro managed 6 shots on goal from 13 attempts. The match was also marked by a high number of fouls, with Internacional committing 18 to Cruzeiro's 14, and a total of 7 yellow cards were issued, 6 of which went to Cruzeiro players.
This match not only highlights Cruzeiro's tactical efficiency but also raises questions for Internacional as they seek to improve their discipline and finishing in upcoming fixtures.
Internacional has struggled in recent matches, losing 4 out of their last 5 games, with a total of 9 goals scored and 10 conceded in their last 10 matches. Their recent form indicates a lack of consistency, particularly in defense, which has been a significant concern.
Cruzeiro, on the other hand, has shown a more robust performance, winning 4 out of their last 5 games, scoring 10 goals and conceding only 5 in the same period. Their attacking prowess and solid defense have contributed to their recent success.
In their last encounter, Internacional faced Cruzeiro and lost 1-2, with expected goals (xG) of 1.74 for Internacional and 1.79 for Cruzeiro, indicating a closely contested match. Historically, Internacional has a home advantage with 8 wins in their last 15 encounters against Cruzeiro, but recent form suggests that Cruzeiro is currently the stronger side.
Both teams have shown a tendency to accumulate yellow cards, with Internacional averaging 2.62 yellow cards per home game and Cruzeiro averaging 2.75 away. This suggests that the match could see a fair number of cautions, especially given the competitive nature of their rivalry.
Tactically, Internacional may adopt a more aggressive approach to regain control at home, but this could leave them vulnerable to counter-attacks from Cruzeiro, who have shown efficiency in exploiting defensive lapses. Expect Cruzeiro to capitalize on set-pieces and quick transitions.
Anthoni
G
Bruno Gomes
D
G. Mercado
D
Victor Gabriel
D
Vitinho
M
Bruno Henrique
M
R. Villagra
M
Matheus Bahia
M
J. Carbonero
F
Alan Patrick
F
Alerrandro
F
Otavio Costa
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William Furtado
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Fabricio Bruno
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Jonathan Jesus
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G. Rojas
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Matheus Henrique
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Gerson
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Matheus Pereira
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Marquinhos
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L. Sinisterra
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Kaio Jorge
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