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Internacional (Brasil)
Brasileiro | Gameweek 18
Jul 21, 2022 at 12.30am UK
Estadio Beira-Rio
Sao Paulo

Internacional
3 - 3
Sao Paulo

Henrique (4', 25'), Edenilson (41' pen.)
Moledo (62'), Heitor (64'), Moises (67'), Mercado (90')
FT(HT: 3-2)
Nikao (10', 32'), Luciano (54')
Luciano (28'), Couto (39'), Neves (64'), Rafinha (69'), Luizao (83')

Preview: Internacional vs. Sao Paulo - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Internacional and Sao Paulo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two teams in the top half of the Brasileiro league table are set to meet on Thursday when Internacional and Sao Paulo compete in their latest fixture.

The hosts are undefeated in their previous four matches, while the visitors are on an eight-game run without a defeat.


Match preview

Internacional's Yuri Alberto pictured in November 2021© Reuters

Internacional head into this game currently sat fourth place in the division, and with only two points between them and the league leaders there is plenty to play for.

The squad are undefeated in their previous four outings in all competitions, and the previous two games have led to them keeping clean sheets.

Only Palmeiras have conceded fewer goals than them throughout the entire campaign so far, showcasing the qualities that they bring from a defensive point of view.

Their most recent match against Athletico Paranense might have led to a clean sheet, but Internacional were unable to find the back of the net as things ended in a goalless draw.

At home they have only been beaten once, which will provide plenty of confidence to the squad that are now looking to kick on and get straight back to winning ways.

Sao Paulo's Luan celebrates scoring their first goal against Palmeiras, pictured on August 10, 2021© Reuters

The visitors might be lower down in the league table right now, but their form is fantastic as they are undefeated across their previous eight matches in all competitions.

This run of form that Sao Paulo have put together is something that has helped them progress up the Brasileiro league table into ninth place, and they are only five points behind Internacional right now.

A victory would add some major pressure to the hosts while it would also potentially move them up two places if other results go their way.

Their most recent outing did lead to them sharing the points though as they drew against Fluminense 2-2 with Patrick and Luciano both getting on the scoresheet in that match.

That was their second draw in a row when it comes to their league outings, and the focus will now be on getting back to winning ways this time around.

Internacional Brasileiro form:
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • D

Internacional form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • W
  • D

Sao Paulo Brasileiro form:
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • D
  • D

Sao Paulo form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • D


Team News

Internacional team huddle before the match on June 16, 2021© Reuters

Mano Menezes will likely be without several players as they are dealing with a hefty run of injuries right now with Fabricio Bustos, Alexandre Alemao and Rene all unavailable.

On top of that Estevao could be missing once again after he was out of action in their most recent fixture due to COVID-19, as he waits for a negative test to be able to return.

Marcos Guilherme was recently signed by the visitors, but he has not been able to make his debut yet, which could end up taking place this week.

The squad has lost Marquinhos and Gabriel Sara recently during the transfer window, which has stretched the Sao Paulo squad as they prepare for this section of the season.

Internacional possible starting lineup:
Daniel; Heitor, Vitao, Rocha, Moises; Gabriel, Edenilson; De Pena, Mauricio, Henrique; Zurawski

Sao Paulo possible starting lineup:
Jandrei; Rafinha, Costa, Leo, Lanza; Gomes, Costa, Maia, Patrick; Eder, Luciano


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We say: Internacional 2-2 Sao Paulo


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.




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18.2%
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1PalmeirasPalmeiras35217757282970
2Botafogo352010553272670
3InternacionalInternacional351811651292265
4FortalezaFortaleza341810649341564
5FlamengoFlamengo34188853381562
6Sao Paulo351781050371359
7Cruzeiro34138133937247
8Bahia35138144545047
9Corinthians351211124443147
10Atletico Mineiro351014114449-544
11Vasco da GamaVasco35127163753-1643
12Vitoria35126174049-942
13Athletico ParanaenseAthletico PR35118163842-441
14Gremio34117164044-440
15JuventudeJuventude35912144355-1239
16Fluminense34108163038-838
17CriciumaCriciuma34910153949-1037
18BragantinoBragantino35813143645-937
19Cuiaba35612172744-1730
20Atletico GoianienseAtletico GO3568212453-2926


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