Internacional vs Flamengo Prediction: Flamengo looking to consolidate top spot

Internacional vs Flamengo: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 18, 2025

Internacional and Flamengo will meet in Porto Alegre for the second of three consecutive matches between the two teams. The Mengão leads the Série A and will try to win to leave its opponents behind.

Internacional: Form and statistics

Internacional and Flamengo are currently fighting for a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, and coincidentally, the league match between the two teams comes in the middle of the South American knockout. A few days ago, Internacional lost 1-0 to Flamengo in the first leg in Rio de Janeiro and will now play twice against the Cariocas at home. The Gaúchos are in 11th place, so the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 in midweek is more important for them than this league fixture. Roger Machado will likely rest some players in the upcoming game. A negative result against Flamengo in the Série A will not have serious consequences, as Inter won 3-1 away against Bragantino in the last round.

Internacional: Lineup

Tabata is suspended after receiving his third yellow card. Roger Machado will likely rest some players in preparation for the decisive Copa Libertadores match.

🔖Internacional starting lineup (4-4-2)

Rochet – Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, Pablo – Richard, Bruno Henrique, Vitinho, Gustavo Prado – Borré, Valencia

⛔️Out: Carbonero, Mercado, Ivan, Bruno Gomes (injured), Tabata (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Roger Machado

Flamengo: Form and statistics

Flamengo will be staying in Porto Alegre for a few days, and coach Filipe Luís will certainly be hoping to win both games against Inter. The Scarlet-Black leads the Brasileirão by three points over Cruzeiro and four over Palmeiras, which means the Cariocas can't relax. In the Copa Libertadores game, Flamengo won 1-0, and the Gaúchos caused some problems, so Filipe Luís' team must be fully focused on the next two matches. It is certainly unusual to play three consecutive games against the same opponent, but the Cariocas have to remain focused. In the last round, The Vulture won 2-1 at home against Mirassol in a tricky game. Flamengo is in good form and confident ahead of a very demanding week.

Flamengo: Lineup

Jorginho is back after suspension. De la Cruz may play for a few minutes as he has returned to training with his teammates. Emerson Royal suffered a minor injury, and his presence in the game is uncertain.

🔖Flamengo starting lineup (4-3-3)

Rossi – Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas – Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta – Luís Araújo, Pedro, Samuel Lino

⛔️Out: Emerson Royal, Pulgar (injured)

👤Head Coach: Filipe Luís

Internacional vs Flamengo: Head-to-head statistics

Inter and Flamengo have met 91 times, and the Gaúchos have a slight advantage. Internacional has won 33 games while Flamengo has won 31. On 27 occasions, the matches ended in a draw. This season, the two clubs met twice at the Maracanã. In Round 1, Flamengo and Inter drew 1-1, and a few days ago, Flamengo won 1-0 in the Copa Libertadores.

Internacional vs Flamengo: Betting tips & Odds

• Internacional has conceded first in five of its last six games. You can bet that Flamengo will be the first team to score for 1.83 at Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won six times in Flamengo's last seven away matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.57 at 1xBet;
• Flamengo has won six of its last eight matches. You can bet on a Flamengo victory for 2.16 at 1xBet.

Internacional vs Flamengo match prediction 18 August 2025

These two teams will meet three times in a week, with two of the games being for the Copa Libertadores and this one for the league. A few days ago, Flamengo beat Internacional at home in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 and is now looking for another victory. The Cariocas are the favorites, but it is never easy to play at the Beira-Rio. Inter is in 11th place, and coach Roger Machado may rest some players ahead of next week's second leg of the knockout. The Gaúchos will try to get the best result possible, but at the same time, they will try to save some energy. I'm betting on Flamengo to win.

Our match prediction: Flamengo to win for 2.16 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.70 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 0-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.