Cruzeiro vs Internacional Prediction 23 August 2025
🔊 On Sunday in Belo Horizonte, Cruzeiro host Internacional in a Brazilian Serie A Round 21 clash. The home side are experiencing a dip in form and risk falling behind their rivals. The visitors, meanwhile, struggle on the road and, after three defeats to Flamengo, need to significantly tighten up their defense. The head-to-head history between these teams is intense, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here is the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Internacional):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 19 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 11 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Cruzeiro and Internacional:
- 31 matches played;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 12, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 32 versus 37;
- average goals in the first half - 1.16, in the second half - 1.06;
- average total goals per match - 2.23.
Head-to-head statistics Cruzeiro - Internacional
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during Serie A - Round 20, with Mirassol hosting Cruzeiro. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cruzeiro vs Mirassol):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
🔵 In the 20th round, Cruzeiro drew away against Mirassol (1-1). This result marked their second consecutive game without a win, following a previous home defeat to Santos (1-2). As a consequence, Cruzeiro have fallen 5 points behind league leaders Flamengo, who also have a game in hand. Moreover, Palmeiras, with two games in hand, have overtaken Cruzeiro in the standings. Thus, Cruzeiro have slipped to third place, highlighting the importance of upcoming matches for the team as they aim to reclaim their lost ground.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Internacional Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 (Internacional were the hosts, Flamengo the visitors). The match concluded with a 0-2 victory for Flamengo.
Here are the match statistics (Internacional vs Flamengo):
- possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 22 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
🔴 In their recent encounters, Internacional faced a tough challenge by going up against the league leaders, Flamengo, three times in a row. First, in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 at the Maracanã, Internacional fell 0-1. Then, they suffered a 1-3 defeat at home in Serie A, and the second leg of the cup on their own turf ended in a 0-2 loss. Despite these three disappointing setbacks, the team remains undeterred and holds onto 12th place in the standings. A victory in the upcoming away match against Cruzeiro could be a crucial opportunity to solidify their mid-table position, edge closer to the top 10, and regain confidence ahead of the decisive part of the season.
Match Results: Internacional
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Total encounters - 31;
- First-half home wins - 6; away wins - 3; draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.16;
- Today's home side averages 0.55 goals, visitors - 0.61.
First-half stats: Cruzeiro (home) vs Internacional (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- Wins: 6 (60%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Draws: 4 (40%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- Average goals scored: 1.4 vs 1.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.3 vs 0.67.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 7 vs 3;
- Losses: 0 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
- Cruzeiro have scored in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches (Serie A).
- Cruzeiro have scored in the first half at home in their last 5 matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Home wins - 10, Away wins - 12, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Internacional
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Victories: 11 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 55% vs 32%;
- Losses: 4 vs 7;
- Draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Internacional cover a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
- Internacional cover a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 Serie A matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home side average goals - 1.03, visitors - 1.19;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.23;
- Both teams scored: overall - 14 times; at home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Internacional
- Average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 2.53;
- Average goals scored: 1.6 vs 1.16;
- Average total in the first half: 1.05 vs 0.58;
- Average total in the second half: 0.55 vs 0.58;
- Cruzeiro: average home total in the tournament - 2;
- Internacional: average away total in the tournament - 1.11;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.5).
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 7 of Cruzeiro's last 8 Serie A matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 11 of Internacional's last 12 away matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in 8 of Internacional's last 9 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in Internacional's last 7 away matches (Serie A).
- Total over 1.5 goals occurred in Internacional's last 5 Serie A matches.
Corners Prediction
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.95; at home - 7.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.1; at home - 10.2.
Internacional: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.89, away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 4.5.
- Cruzeiro have over 4.5 corners at home in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Cruzeiro have over 4.5 corners at home in their last 7 Serie A matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head - 2.64 (1.32 for home and away each);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 3.29 (1.43 for home, and guests - 1.86).
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.55; at home - 2.8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; at home - 2.6.
Internacional: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.79, away - 2.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; away - 2.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Both teams scored overall - 14 times;
- At home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Internacional
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Total season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Cruzeiro - 8, Internacional - 11;
- Cruzeiro BTTS at home - 6 (60%);
- Internacional BTTS away - 6 (67%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Cruzeiro - 4, Internacional - 7;
- Cruzeiro BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Internacional BTTS away - 3 (75%).
- Internacional both score and concede in their last five Serie A games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of the teams and their standings, the upcoming match promises to be intense. Cruzeiro are third in the table, rarely dropping points at home and displaying more confidence, while Internacional are going through a tough spell after three consecutive losses to Flamengo, sitting only in 12th place. Cruzeiro appear to be the favorites, although Internacional have the potential to put up a fight. The optimal bet is both teams to score (yes). We anticipate a high-scoring game, with a likely scoreline of 2-1 in favor of the hosts.
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