Internacional vs Cruzeiro
Stadium: Beira-Rio
07.04.2025, 00:30
After a win in the opening round, the Miners will face Internacional, an opponent they haven't beaten since 2016. To make things more challenging, the game will take place in Porto Alegre, where Cruzeiro has not won against Inter in the past 11 years. Leonardo Jardim's team is not playing well and lost 1-0 in Argentina against Unión for the Copa Sudamericana this week.
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In July 2024, Roger Machado took charge of Internacional in 11th place, and since then, the team has become more competitive. The Colorado finished the league in fifth and qualified for the Copa Libertadores. Inter started this season with a victory in the Campeonato Gaúcho after an eight-year hiatus, so expectations for the rest of the campaign are high. In the Série A Round 1, the Gaúchos drew away to Flamengo, and this week, they also drew on the road against Bahia in the Copa Libertadores Matchday 1. In the two games, Roger Machado's team showed consistency, and currently, both fans and management are satisfied with the club's form.
Cruzeiro
The Fox started the Brasileirão at home and beat Mirassol 2-1 with goals from Dudu and Gabriel Barbosa, the club's two most high-profile signings this season. After 22 minutes, the Miners were already leading 2-0, and the game looked like a walk in the park. However, Mirassol, in its Série A debut, reacted and reduced the deficit in the 45th minute. Before that, Cássio, Cruzeiro's giant goalkeeper, had saved a penalty. The visitors tried to equalize in the second half without success. Cruzeiro started the game well but ended up suffering. Leonardo Jardim and his players traveled to Santa Fé a few days later, where they lost to Unión by conceding a late goal after a poor display.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025
Internacional
Serie A 2025
Cruzeiro
Serie A 2024
Internacional
Serie A 2024
Cruzeiro
Serie A 2023
Internacional
Expert Betting Tips
At the moment, Internacional is at a higher level than Cruzeiro, and it hasn't lost to the Miners since 2016. However, things can change quickly in football, and one result can change a team's course. It doesn't seem likely that Cruzeiro can win at the Beira-Rio, but you never know. Either way, I will bet on Inter winning, although there are always two or three unexpected results in each round of the Brazilian league.
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