Palmeiras have a golden chance to seal the lock on a top-three race in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A table when they take on Internacional. The match schedules for Wednesday at the Porto Alegre with kickoff at 1 pm.
Abel Ferreira’s side is taking the third spot after picking 13 points from their opening seven games. On the other hand, the hosts are currently in 13th place after a mixed start to their campaign.
Internacional head into the clash after three games without a defeat in Serie A in the Brazilian top flight. It started with a 1-1 draw with Ceara at home with an equalizer by Lima. It followed with a vital 2-1 away win over the newly-promoted Chapecoense.
After picking four points in their opening four games, Aguirre’s men enjoying a rise to the 13th spot. The side currently sits three points behind fourth-placed Fortaleza. Even though it is a rough start to the campaign, there are many expectations.
On the other hand, their opponents picked up ten points in their opening five games. However, their last encounter started with a defeat for Abel Ferreira. It was a Ytalo’s hat-trick that ensured a win for new league leaders Bragantino.
Nonetheless, the Palmeiras bounced back with a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Bahia in their last outing.
Internacional vs Palmeiras Head to Head
Both sides have 30 games against each other, with hosts taking 12 wins while Palmeiras with ten wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- America Mineiro 1-1 Internacional
- Chapecoense 1-2 Internacional
- International 1-1 Ceara SC
- International 0-1 Atletico Mineiro
- Bahia 0-1 Internacional
Away
- Palmeiras 3-2 Bahia
- Red Bull Bragantino 3-1 Palmeiras
- Palmeiras 2-1 America Mineiro
- Juventude 0-3 Palmeiras
- Palmeiras 1-1 Corinthians
Internacional Team News
The hosts get two major boosts in their clash after Cairo Vidal and Danilo Fernandez serving suspensions after picking red cards. Fernandez starts between the sticks to replace goalkeeper Daniel. The latter went off the pitch in the dying minutes of the game. Edinilson will get a return to midfield after starting on the bench last time out.
Palmeiras Team News
Raphael Viega will be pushing for a spot in the lineup this Wednesday after finding the back of the net in their recent 3-2 win over Bahia.
Prediction and Odds
Even though the hosts are building from their recent woes, Palmeiras is better positioned to win.
- Away Win
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 2.5
