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Brazilian Serie A: Internacional vs Fortaleza
Kickoff Time: 2024-09-12 06:00(HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Carla Carniel
Internacional defeated Juventude 3-1 in the last away match, and the team has shown improvement recently with three wins, one draw, and one loss in the last five league matches. Internacional is a traditional powerhouse in the Brazilian Serie A, but the performance in recent years has not been ideal. Currently, the team sits in 10th place on the standings with a record of eight wins, eight draws, and six losses. In terms of stats, Internacional has scored 22 goals and conceded 19 in the league so far. While the team’s attacking power is average, the defensive performance has been outstanding, making the team one of the teams with the fewest goals conceded in the league. Additionally, Internacional has performed well at home, achieving four wins, four draws, and two losses in the 10 home matches so far, with an unbeaten record of two wins and three draws in the last five home games, making the home advantage significant.
Fortaleza lost 0-2 to league leaders Botafogo FR in the last away match, missing the opportunity to overtake Botafogo in the league standings, which has significantly impacted their morale. This season, Fortaleza has been impressive in the Brazilian Serie A. Currently, they are in second place with a record of 14 wins, six draws, and four losses, having played one match less than others. They are only two points behind Botafogo at the top of the table, showing great potential to compete for the league title. In terms of stats, Fortaleza has scored 30 goals and conceded 22 so far this season, demonstrating solid performance on both ends. However, Fortaleza’s away performance is not as strong as their impressive home form; they have recorded four wins, three draws, and four losses in their 11 away matches, with a win rate of only 36%.
Although Fortaleza’s performance this season has been more outstanding than that of Internacional, the latter has shown signs of resurgence recently and is on an upward trend. Previously, Internacional’s home performance was also quite good, while Fortaleza’s away form has been relatively average. Therefore, it would be reasonable to expect the resurgent Internacional to continue their momentum and secure all three points in this match.
Internacional’s Last 5 Games: WWDDW
24-09-05 Internacional 5-0 Sao Paulo RS
24-09-02 Juventude 1-3 Internacional
24-08-29 Cruzeiro 0-0 Internacional
24-08-29 Sport Club Gaucho Passo Fundo 0-0 Internacional
24-08-26 Internacional 1-0 Cruzeiro
Fortaleza’s Last 5 Games: LWWWD
24-09-01 Botafogo FR 2-0 Fortaleza
24-08-26 Fortaleza 1-0 Corinthians
24-08-22 Fortaleza 3-1 Rosario Central
24-08-18 RB Bragantino 1-2 Fortaleza
24-08-15 Rosario Central 1-1 Fortaleza
Head To Head Record:
23-08-20 Internacional 0-1 Fortaleza
23-04-16 Fortaleza 1-1 Internacional
22-08-08 Fortaleza 3-0 Internacional
22-04-18 Internacional 2-1 Fortaleza
21-09-19 Internacional 1-0 Fortaleza
Prediction: Internacional to win