Goias vs Internacional Predictions

• Both teams scored in 64% of Goias’ league games this term.
• The same can be said of Internacional’s league outings, that is a joint-third league high.
• Four of Internacional’s last five away games ended with a 1-1 scoreline.
• Both of Goias’ last two home games ended 1-1.

A tight encounter in Goiania

Despite the gulf in places at this early stage of the season, just four points separate Goias from Internacional in the Brazilian Serie A standings and as such, a tight encounter is expected.

That is not to mention that the hosts ended almost half (5/11) of their league games level while the same can be said of over half (6/11) of Internacional’s league clashes. To lose just three of the opening 11 rounds is testament to Goias, who have continued their form after bouncing back to the top-flight immediately for this season.

Internacional may enter this as warm favourites given that they finished just one point from top spot in the same season that Goias were relegated, though they will surely face tough resistance at a ground they have only kept two clean sheets at across their last seven visits.

Going for goals

While this does not appear to be an instant classic on paper, these sides have consistently been churning out the 1-1 draws. Both sides have played out 1-1 draws in 36% of their respective league games this season, including Goias’ last two at home and three of Internacional’s last four away.

Considering the remarkable consistency of stalemates in the form, we predict that both teams will score in this clash, with a smaller stakes selection going the way of a 1-1 draw.