Serie A

Internacional vs Cruzeiro

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)

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Internacional vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Stats - Serie A 2026

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Internacional vs Cruzeiro carries real history into this round of the Serie A.

The two sides meet on 23/07 (Thursday) at , 01:30 (UK time).

Read the Internacional vs Cruzeiro prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Internacional vs Cruzeiro

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Internacional vs Cruzeiro call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

Internacional Win

Last updated on 22-07-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Internacional the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Internacional Preview

Internacional reach this fixture 18 match into their Serie A. Here is where Inter stand:

In this competition

5 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.17 points per game
21 scored, at 1.17 a game
22 conceded, at 1.22 a game

Inter, season-wide

7 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alexandro Ezequiel Bernabei, 4 goals
Most assists: Johan Stiven Carbonero Balanta, 3 assists

Recent results — Internacional

31/05/2026 10:00

RB Bragantino

3 - 1

Internacional

23/05/2026 16:00

Vitória

2 - 0

Internacional

16/05/2026 17:30

Internacional

4 - 1

Vasco da Gama

12/05/2026 18:30

Internacional

3 - 2

Athletic Club

09/05/2026 15:00

Coritiba

2 - 2

Internacional

Cruzeiro: how they are travelling

Cruzeiro come in 18 matches into their Serie A.

Here is what Cruzeiro EC have produced:

In this competition

6 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost
1.33 points per game
24 scored, at 1.33 a game
28 conceded, at 1.56 a game

Cruzeiro EC, season-wide

10 won, 9 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Christian Roberto Alves Cardoso, 5 goals
Most assists: Lucas Daniel Romero, 3 assists

Recent results — Cruzeiro EC

31/05/2026 19:30

Cruzeiro

1 - 1

Fluminense

28/05/2026 20:30

Cruzeiro

4 - 0

Barcelona

24/05/2026 15:00

Cruzeiro

2 - 1

Chapecoense

19/05/2026 20:30

Boca Juniors

1 - 1

Cruzeiro

16/05/2026 20:00

Palmeiras

1 - 1

Cruzeiro

The head-to-head favours Internacional

Recent meetings have tended to go Internacional's way against Cruzeiro.

From 20 match(es):

Internacional: 8 win(s)
Cruzeiro: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 7

It is a pattern worth weighing in the Internacional vs Cruzeiro prediction.

Form comparison Internacional vs Cruzeiro

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Internacional

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L W D W	1.17
Home	W W L D D	1.22
Away	L L D D W	1.11

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	28%	33%	22%
Goals	2.39	2.22	2.56
Scored	1.17	1.22	1.11
Conceded	1.22	1	1.44
Both Teams to Score	56%	44%	67%
Without Conceding	22%	33%	11%
Failed To Score	28%	33%	22%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.7	1.82	1.58
xGA	1.23	1.06	1.39

Away Team

Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	D W D W L	1.33
Home	D W L W W	1.6
Away	D W W L L	1

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	33%	40%	25%
Goals	2.89	2.8	3
Scored	1.33	1.6	1
Conceded	1.56	1.2	2
Both Teams to Score	67%	70%	63%
Without Conceding	22%	30%	13%
Failed To Score	17%	10%	25%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.55	1.66	1.41
xGA	1.18	0.96	1.45

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: Internacional to Win the First Half

Our top pick for Internacional vs Cruzeiro is Internacional to take the lead by halftime.

Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with Internacional’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.

👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2

Our analysis suggests there is little separating Internacional and Cruzeiro in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Cruzeiro.

With odds of 1.7, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Internacional’s recent struggles and Cruzeiro’s form.

Fixture information - Internacional vs Cruzeiro

Match: Internacional vs Cruzeiro
Competition: Serie A
Date: Thursday, 23/07/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue:

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Stats

The statistics for Sport Club Internacional vs Raposa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

2.61

League: 2.64

Both Teams to Score

54%

League: 57%

Over 1.5+

78%

League: 78%

Over 2.5+

48%

League: 50%

Cards

4.72

League: 5.08

Corners

12.19

League: 10.05

Home Team

Internacional

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L W D W	1.17
Home	W W L D D	1.22
Away	L L D D W	1.11

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	28%	33%	22%
Goals	2.39	2.22	2.56
Scored	1.17	1.22	1.11
Conceded	1.22	1	1.44
Both Teams to Score	56%	44%	67%
Without Conceding	22%	33%	11%
Failed To Score	28%	33%	22%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.7	1.82	1.58
xGA	1.23	1.06	1.39

Away Team

Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	D W D W L	1.33
Home	D W L W W	1.6
Away	D W W L L	1

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	33%	40%	25%
Goals	2.89	2.8	3
Scored	1.33	1.6	1
Conceded	1.56	1.2	2
Both Teams to Score	67%	70%	63%
Without Conceding	22%	30%	13%
Failed To Score	17%	10%	25%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.55	1.66	1.41
xGA	1.18	0.96	1.45

Corners

11.05 / Match

+18% Corners / Match

Internacional received +18% more corners than Cruzeiro in the Serie A

9.33 / Match

RB Bragantino

(1)

Vitória

(6)

Vasco da Gama

(3)

Coritiba

(8)

Fluminense

(3)

Botafogo

(5)

Mirassol

(11)

(5)

Fluminense

(9)

Chapecoense

(5)

Palmeiras

(8)

Bahia

(5)

Atlético MG

(1)

Remo

(4)

Grêmio

Cards

2.44 / Match

+5% Cards / Match

Internacional received +5% more cards than Cruzeiro in the Serie A

2.33 / Match

RB Bragantino

(4)

Vitória

(2)

Vasco da Gama

(2)

Coritiba

(3)

Fluminense

(4)

Botafogo

(3)

Mirassol

(0)

(2)

Fluminense

(1)

Chapecoense

(4)

Palmeiras

(4)

Bahia

(3)

Atlético MG

(3)

Remo

(4)

Grêmio

Goals Scored

1.17 / Match

+14%

Cruzeiro is +14% better in terms of goals scored

1.33 / Match

RB Bragantino

(1)

Vitória

(0)

Vasco da Gama

(4)

Coritiba

(2)

Fluminense

(2)

Botafogo

(2)

Mirassol

(1)

Fluminense

(2)

Chapecoense

(1)

Palmeiras

(2)

Bahia

(1)

Atlético MG

(1)

Remo

(2)

Grêmio

Goals Conceded

1.22 / Match

+22%

Cruzeiro condeded +22% more goals than Internacional

1.56 / Match

RB Bragantino

(3)

Vitória

(2)

Vasco da Gama

(1)

Coritiba

(2)

Fluminense

(0)

Botafogo

(2)

Mirassol

(2)

(1)

Fluminense

(1)

Chapecoense

(1)

Palmeiras

(1)

Bahia

(3)

Atlético MG

(0)

Remo

(0)

Grêmio

Serie A Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Palmeiras	18	12	5	1	30	13	17	41	2.28
2	Flamengo	17	10	4	3	31	16	15	34	2
3	Fluminense	19	9	5	5	29	24	5	32	1.68
4	Athletico-PR	18	9	3	6	24	18	6	30	1.67
5	RB Bragantino	19	9	3	7	26	20	6	30	1.58
6	Bahia	19	8	6	5	28	24	4	30	1.58
7	Coritiba	18	7	5	6	24	24	0	26	1.44
8	São Paulo	18	7	4	7	23	20	3	25	1.39
9	Botafogo	18	7	4	7	33	32	1	25	1.39
10	Atlético MG	19	7	4	8	23	24	-1	25	1.32
11	Vitória	18	7	4	7	22	25	-3	25	1.39
12	Corinthians	18	6	6	6	18	19	-1	24	1.33
13	Cruzeiro	18	6	6	6	24	28	-4	24	1.33
14	Internacional	18	5	6	7	21	22	-1	21	1.17
15	Grêmio	19	5	6	8	21	25	-4	21	1.11
16	Santos	19	5	6	8	27	31	-4	21	1.11
17	Vasco da Gama	19	5	5	9	22	30	-8	20	1.05
18	Mirassol	18	5	4	9	20	25	-5	19	1.06
19	Remo	18	4	6	8	21	29	-8	18	1
20	Chapecoense	18	1	6	11	17	35	-18	9	0.5

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