Cruzeiro vs Internacional Starting Lineups, Match Preview & Predictions

Match Preview: Cruzeiro vs Internacional

Date: August 28
Kickoff: 19:30 Brazil local time

Cruzeiro and Internacional will face off in Serie A, with the two teams meeting shortly after their recent encounter, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Cruzeiro comes into this match following a victory over Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana Playoffs last Friday. However, their defense has been shaky, as they have conceded goals in their last 3 matches.

Internacional, commonly known as Inter or Internacional-RS, will be looking to bounce back after their defeat to Atletico GO in Serie A on August 18. They have struggled defensively, conceding goals in 14 consecutive matches, and will need to address these issues to improve their performance.

 

Cruzeiro vs Internacional Predicted Starting Lineups Today

We will provide real-time updates on team formations and line-ups for the Cruzeiro vs Internacional match. The starting line-ups for both teams are yet to be announced.

Cruzeiro Possible Starting Lineup

• 1. Cassio
  2. Marlon
  3. Lucas Villalba
  4. Ze Ivaldo
  5. William
  6. Matheus Henrique
  7. Ramiro
  8. Lucas Romero
  9. Juan Dinenno
  10. Alvaro Barreal
  11. Lautaro Diaz

Internacional Possible Starting Lineup

• 1. Sergio Rochet
  2. Alexandro Ezequiel Bernabei
  3. Gabriel Mercado
  4. Agustin Rogel
  5. Bruno Gomes
  6. Wesley
  7. Bruno Tabata
  8. Thiago Maia
  9. Fernando
  10. Rafael Borre

 

Head-to-Head Record: Cruzeiro vs Internacional

Cruzeiro and Internacional have faced each other 6 times since September 2019. Internacional has won twice, while 4 matches ended in a draw. The most recent encounter, on August 26, 2024, ended in a 0-0 draw. Overall, Internacional has a better head-to-head record, having scored more goals in these meetings.

Head-to-Head Results:

Date	Competition	Home Team	Score	Away Team
August 26, 2024	Serie A	Internacional	0 – 0	Cruzeiro
May 5, 2024	Serie A	Cruzeiro	0 – 0	Internacional
November 5, 2023	Serie A	Cruzeiro	1 – 2	Internacional
July 2, 2023	Serie A	Internacional	0 – 0	Cruzeiro
October 6, 2019	Serie A	Cruzeiro	1 – 1	Internacional
September 5, 2019	National Cup	Internacional	3 – 0	Cruzeiro

 

Current Season Stats:

• Cruzeiro:
  • Matches Won: 11
  • Matches Drawn: 4
  • Matches Lost: 7
  • Goals Scored: 31 (1.41 per match)
  • Goals Conceded: 24 (1.09 per match)
• Internacional:
  • Matches Won: 6
  • Matches Drawn: 7
  • Matches Lost: 6
  • Goals Scored: 18 (0.95 per match)
  • Goals Conceded: 18 (0.95 per match)

 

Cruzeiro vs Internacional: Recent Form Analysis

• Cruzeiro:
  • Recent Results:
    • Win: 2-1 against Boca Juniors (August 23)
    • Win: 0-3 against Botafogo (July 28)
    • Loss: 1-0 against Boca Juniors (August 16)
    • Loss: 1-2 against Fortaleza (August 6)
    • Draw: 2-2 against Vitoria (August 20)
    • Draw: 0-0 against Atletico-MG (August 11)
  • Overall Performance:
    • Won 10 of their last 19 matches
    • Lost 6
    • Drew 3
• Internacional:
  • Recent Results:
    • Win: 2-1 against Juventude (August 15)
    • Loss: 1-0 against Atletico GO (August 18)
    • Draw: 2-2 against Atletico-PR (August 12)
    • Draw: 1-1 against Palmeiras (August 4)
    • Draw: 1-1 against Bahia (July 28)
    • Draw: 1-1 against Rosario Central (July 24)
  • Overall Performance:
    • Won 4 of their last 19 matches
    • Lost 7
    • Drew 8

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