Internacional vs Goias Prediction: Can Internacional Cement its Position in the Top 3 Standings?

In the much awaited fixture of Brazil Serie A, Round 31, Internacional will take on Goias at the Estádio José Pinheiro Borda. Going in the contest, Internacional is already in the headlines with the 2nd spot standing. According to the points table stats, Internacional stands just below Palmeiras with 54 points and 14 points from 30 games played. On the other hand, Goias stands just below the Sudamericana qualification benchmark, 13th with just 9 wins and 38 points. Just like the Argentine Primera Division, Brazil Serie A is also getting quite intense as the final stages are coming nearer. 

Preparing for the game against Goias, Internacional is coming off a draw against Flamengo (0-0) and a win before that against Santos (1-0). If you have observed Internacional’s run so far, you must have noticed that they don’t focus on getting the lead or pilling up the goal count. It’s quite incredible that a team is chipping away with wins with a very fair goal scoring average this season. Internacional has won the previous two outings against Goias and is likely to win again. One of the most encouraging signs for Internacional is that its attackers have created 51 goals scoring chances so far which is just phenomenal. 

• Alexandre Zurawski
• Carlos De Pena
• Edenilson

Going in the game, Goias is coming off a draw against Ceara (1-1), in which Nicolas came out of nowhere and scored the equalizer in the additional extra time. With the formation of 4-1-4-1, all depends on the shoulders of Raul as he leads the attack. With a goal scoring average of 1 goal per game, Goias will have all departments covered before the big clash.

• Dada Belmonte
• Pedro Raul
• Nicolas

Going in the game, Internacional will be the outright favorite to win and take the lead of 1-0 in the half time. The game total is expected to be under 1.5 and the score line to stay 1-0 by the full time whistle. 

• Sport Club Internacional to Win for 1.40
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.66
• Total Under 1.5 for 3.4