Internacional vs Cruzeiro Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 2nd July 2023

Struggling Cruzeiro are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Internacional on Sunday at Beira-Rio Stadium. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.

Internacional rank six with 20 points to their name from 12 matches, while visitors Cruzeiro rank 12 in the table on 17 points.

With three wins on the bounce, Internacional are ready to take on anyone, let alone Cruzeiro, who'll be eager not to be the next victim in line.

Internacional scored ten goals, conceded 12 and fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Cruzeiro scored 13 goals, conceded nine and managed three clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

It finished all square on when Internacional last faced Cruzeiro. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 2/1.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Internacional Form

In their last three outings, Internacional won 0-1 against Coritiba, beat America MG by 1-2 and hammered Independiente Medellin 3-1. Internacional showed little mercy in their past six matches at Beira-Rio Stadium, of which they won five, drew none and lost once. They hit the target ten times, while letting in four themselves.

Cruzeiro Form

Cruzeiro collected four points from a possible nine in their last three matches. An encounter with Bahia brought a 2-2 draw, which was followed by a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Fortaleza. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail as they beat Sao Paulo by a 1-0 scoreline. In their last six away matches in the Serie A, Cruzeiro won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying seven goals conceded and 11 scored.

Internacional boast a decent form, and with Cruzeiro finding things a bit tough away from home, this looks like a good opportunity to claim a win for the home side.

Internacional scored nine goals and conceded five in their last seven games against teams from the bottom half of the Serie A table. They collected 16 points and five victories. Cruzeiro fought their way to one win and four points from their last three games against teams inside the top six. They were on target two times in these matches, but also let in three goals. Internacional are looking at a record of six wins, two draws and four defeats in the Serie A this season. Cruzeiro are looking at five wins, two draws and five defeats in the Serie A.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro Squads

Internacional Squad

Mano Menezes will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Cruzeiro from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

Anthoni (0/0), Emerson (0/0), John Victor (0/6), Keiller (0/6), Fabricio Bustos (0/7), Gabriel Mercado (0/6), Igor Gomes (0/8), Mario Fernandes (0/0), Motta Felipe (0/0), Nicolas Hernandez (0/6), Rene (0/10), Rodrigo Moledo (0/7), Thauan Lara (0/7), Vinicius Rangel (0/0), Vitao (0/9), Alan Patrick (0/10), Carlos De Pena (1/9), Charles Aranguiz (0/0), Estevao (0/1), Gabriel (0/0), Gabriel Baralhas (0/5), Gabriel Barros (0/2), Gustavo Campanharo (0/0), Jean Dias (1/8), Johnny (2/8), Lucas Ramos (0/0), Matheus Dias (0/5), Mauricio (2/5), Romulo (0/0), Alexandre Zurawski (1/7), Lucca (0/9), Luiz Adriano (1/11), Pedro Henrique (1/11), Wanderson (3/10).

Cruzeiro Squad

Here is the full team squad of Cruzeiro. The 42 year-old Pepa will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Anderson (0/0), Marlon (0/0), Rafael (0/12), Claudinho (0/0), Igor Marques (0/4), Kaiki (0/0), Luciano Castan da Silva (0/0), Marlon (2/12), Neris (0/3), Oliveira (1/10), Reynaldo (0/2), Wesley (0/0), William (0/12), Daniel (0/4), Fernando Henrique (0/0), Ian Luccas (0/1), Juan Christian (0/0), Jussa (0/5), Machado (0/12), Mateus Vital (0/10), Neto (0/10), Nikao (0/5), Rafael Bilu (0/4), Ramiro (1/6), Wallisson (0/8), Wesley (3/10), Arielson (0/0), Bruno Rodrigues (3/12), Gilberto (3/12), Henrique Dourado (1/9), Matheus Davo (0/0), Richard (0/4), Robert (0/0), Stenio (0/7).

Internacional vs Cruzeiro Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Internacional, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment.

Charles Aranguiz and Gabriel are all absent from the Internacional squad that faces Cruzeiro at Beira-Rio Stadium.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro Lineups

Internacional vs Cruzeiro H2H

It finished 1-1 when Internacional last played Cruzeiro and the best betting odds on yet another draw at full-time with the bookies are at 2/1. The last ten matches between Internacional and Cruzeiro saw four draws and five wins for each team. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 2/1.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro Results

In the past ten matches between home side Internacional and Cruzeiro both teams found the back of the net five times. Best priced odds on both teams to score with the bookies are at 10/11.

Internacional vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Wanderson has been great for Internacional lately, hitting the target one times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Cruzeiro are optimistic that Bruno Rodrigues doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Beira-Rio Stadium saw eight wins for Internacional in their last 10 here across all tournaments. They also drew one and lost one, while Cruzeiro won four of their 10 most recent outings on their travels, whilst drawing three and losing three. Goals are flowing freely for Internacional on home soil currently, as both teams scored in six of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target seven times in Cruzeiro''s last 10 league games away from home.

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Internacional managed an average of 1.1 goals, with Cruzeiro averaging 1.1 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet five times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Internacional’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.8 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in two of Cruzeiro's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.