Verdict: Internacional win
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Unibet
Looking to extend on what has been an eye-catching run on home soil, Internacional will welcome America MG to the Estádio Beira-Rio in the early hours of Tuesday.
Internacional
Starting with the hosts, last seen earlier in the month putting in an eye-catching display while on Copa Sudamericana duties, the mood in Internacional’s camp should be at a high. Mounting a stellar second-leg turnaround as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp against Colo Colo on home soil, Mano Menezes’ men also managed to book their quarter-final ticket. Opening up the midweek fixtures sat sixth in the Serie A standings and with their sights set on clinching a shock top-four finish this season, the Porto Alegre-based outfit have largely impressed many across Brazil since opening up the 2022 campaign. Looking to lay down another marker in the early hours of Tuesday, Internacional should also be boosted by their recent success on home soil. Last seen at the Estádio Beira-Rio picking up that thumping 4-1 victory against Colo Colo, it should be highlighted that Menezes’ men have won three of their last four home fixtures across all formats.
Team News
After being sent off against Ceara last time out on Serie A duties, Matheus Cadorini will serve a suspension and miss out here.
Likewise, Internacional also look set to be without the likes of Rene, Wanderson, Bruno Gomes and Gabriel Boschilia on Tuesday.
America MG
As for the visitors, last seen earlier in the month when grabbing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Goias on home soil, America MG will be desperate to build off of that display here. Now claiming back-to-back domestic victories, including a 3-0 romp against Botafogo while on Copa do Brasil duties on June 30th, the Coelho now want to push their way up the Serie A table. However, knowing that they will face a stern test in midweek, Head Coach Vagner Mancini has seen his side gain a reputation for their extended problems away from the Arena Independência. Last seen on their travels suffering a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Flamengo, America MG have failed to win any of their last seven away fixtures across all formats. Likewise, managing to bag themselves just a single strike from any of their previous five contests on the road, Mancini’s side should be bracing themselves for a stern test.
Team News
Still dealing with a broken foot, Iago Maidana is not expected to make his return from America MG until next month.
Likewise, Tuesday’s guests will also be without Orlando Berrio here, despite the 31-year-old returning to training.
Key Factors to Consider
- When the two sides faced off at the Estádio Beira-Rio last season, Internacional picked up a 3-1 victory.
- Likewise, Tuesday’s hosts have lost just one of their previous five meetings against America MG.
- Seven of their last eight meetings across all formats have finished with over 1.5 goals.
- America MG have failed to win any of their last seven away fixtures across all formats.
- Internacional have won three of their last four matchups at the Estádio Beira-Rio.
Conclusion
Managing to extend on their Copa Sudamericana earlier in the month thanks to a thumping second-leg display against Colo Colo, Internacional should be smelling the chance to lay down another marker here. Knowing that they’re within touching distance of breaking into the top-four, Tuesday’s hosts have also largely impressed on home soil. Winning three of their last four matchups at the Estádio Beira-Rio, they should be looking to cash in on an America MG side who have shown some extended issues on the road. Watching Internacional land a 3-1 victory when the two sides faced off last season, we’re backing a similar home win in the early hours of Tuesday.
Verdict: Internacional win
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Unibet