Santos vs Internacional Prediction 24 July 2025
🔊 On Thursday evening, Santos take to the field once more, this time facing a resilient yet inconsistent Internacional. The hosts are searching for balance: after triumphing over the league leaders, they suffered a heavy defeat. Internacional, meanwhile, have secured two consecutive clean sheets at home, though their attacking prowess remains lacking. Santos hover perilously close to the relegation zone. Their performances have been underwhelming, the fans' patience is wearing thin, and rumors of another managerial shake-up are circulating. Internacional bring a different philosophy to the table-organization, experience, pragmatism. This head-to-head promises to be tense: one team is fighting for survival, while the other aims to continue their quest for international tournament qualification. Expect more grit than flair here, and perhaps a single moment-a deflection, a mistake, or a brilliant pass-could decide it all.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official encounter between the teams took place on 22 October 2023, ending in a 7-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (Internacional were the home side):
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Santos and Internacional:
- 36 matches played;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 12, draws - 15;
- goals scored - 39 for Santos, 47 for Internacional;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.06, in the second half - 1.33;
- average total goals per match - 2.39.
Head-to-head statistics Santos - Internacional

Santos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the 15th round of Brazil's Serie A, with Mirassol hosting Santos. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-0.
Here are the game statistics (Santos vs Mirassol):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 2 vs 9;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 10.
⚪ For those who hoped that a home victory over Flamengo (1-0) would give Santos a chance to reset, the match against Mirassol quickly shattered those illusions. In an away game that demanded a response, the "Peixe" didn't just look tired-they seemed lost. From the first whistle, the hosts pinned Santos back, as if they knew there was a glaring gap in the visitors' defensive line. A 0-3 scoreline isn't just numbers; it's a diagnosis. Nothing clicked for Santos: their attack was sluggish, the defense lost track of players even during set pieces, and the goalkeeper spent more time berating his defenders than making saves. The coaching staff appeared bewildered, while the fans were visibly frustrated.
⚫ Santos remain on the brink of disaster. Points are slipping away, morale is fading, and up next is a clash with Internacional where no mistake will be forgiven. They need more than just a response-they need a shake-up. Otherwise, a club that once symbolized Brazilian football could find itself mired in a fight for survival.
Match Results: Santos

Internacional Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on during the 15th round of Brazil's Serie A (Internacional hosted Ceará). The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Internacional vs Ceará):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
🔴 Internacional secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ceará, playing with precision, consistency, and, crucially, reliability. The hosts didn't rush things. Roger Machado's team confidently entered the game without unnecessary fuss and quickly identified the opponent's weak spot. By the 23rd minute, Alan Patrick expertly seized the moment at the edge of the box and, with the composure of a seasoned Brazilian, slotted the ball neatly into the corner - 1-0.
⚪ After the goal, Internacional chose not to open up. The second half was about control-no outright dominance, but no significant lapses either. Ceará tried to apply pressure but failed to create any clear-cut chances, as the "Colorados" defense remained organized and unflustered. While the match sometimes seemed gritty and pragmatic, this was one of those occasions where three points are more important than aesthetics. This victory marked Internacional's second consecutive win, and a third could propel them up to 8th place, while a loss might drop them into the relegation zone.
Match Results: Internacional
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- First-half wins for the home team - 5; for the away team - 2; draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 1.06;
- Today's home team averages 0.39 goals, while the visitors average 0.67.
First-half Statistics: Santos (home) vs Internacional (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 7;
- Wins: 1 (16.67%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Losses: 1 (16.67%) vs 4 (57.14%);
- Draws: 4 (66.67%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1.29;
- Average goals conceded: 0.17 vs 0.86.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 0 vs 5;
- Draws: 7 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.4 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.6).
- Internacional have conceded in the first half in their last 5 away games (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 36;
- Home wins - 9, away wins - 12, draws - 15.
Stats: Santos vs Internacional
- Matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 29% vs 29%;
- Losses: 8 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Internacional have drawn their last 3 away head-to-head matches against Santos (Serie A).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The current home team averages - 1.08 goals, the away team - 1.31;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.39;
- Both teams scored: overall - 21 times; at the home team's venue - 12 times.
Stats: Santos vs Internacional
- Average total in the tournament: 2.07 vs 2.29;
- Average goals scored: 0.86 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.57;
- Average second-half total: 0.36 vs 0.43;
- Santos: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Internacional: average away total in the tournament - 0.71;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1.2).
- Santos have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last 5 head-to-head matches against Internacional (Serie A).
- Santos have scored less than 1.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Santos have scored less than 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches (Serie A).
- Santos have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in their last 5 matches.
Corners Prediction
Santos: Stats
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.43; at home - 5.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 7.5.
Internacional: Stats
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.71, away - 5.29;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 5.4.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.34 (1.67 for the home team and 1.67 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at the home venue - 3.72 (1.5 for the home team and 2.22 for the away team).
Santos: Stats
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.64; at home - 2.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.25.
Internacional: Stats
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.79, away - 2.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 36;
- Both teams scored overall - 21 times;
- At the home team's venue - 12 times.
Stats: Santos vs Internacional
- Total matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 6;
- Santos BTTS at home - 2 (33%);
- Internacional BTTS away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 2 vs 3;
- Santos BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Internacional BTTS away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Don't expect fireworks in this match. It promises to be a gritty contest, with every goal feeling like the last. Expect plenty of battles and minimal space. Santos are the favorites, albeit slightly. This is mainly because they're playing at home and Internacional have yet to secure an away win in the current league season (4 draws and 3 losses). However, in their last 6 head-to-head encounters, Santos have not defeated Internacional. Yet, in five of those matches, the total exceeded 1.5 goals. We believe this bet is suitable for the upcoming clash as well. The match itself could end in a draw-1:1.