Corinthians vs Internacional Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Corinthians host Internacional at the Neo Química Arena on Sunday. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:30pm BST in round ten of the Brazilian Championship.
Match context
Corinthians arrive under pressure after an extended winless run. Their last Brasileiro victory came on February 19.
The hosts sit 14th with 10 points from nine matches. They have two wins, four draws and three defeats.
Internacional have shown recent improvement. They are unbeaten in their last three league outings.
Inter are just outside the relegation places. They have nine points from nine matches and a goal difference of minus two.
Recent form and key moments
Corinthians have gone several matches without victory in the league. Their campaign has also involved Campeonato Paulista fixtures and an eventual state exit.
The club lost 3-1 to Fluminense in midweek. Supporters demonstrated frustration outside the Joaquim Grava training centre after that defeat.
Internacional recorded their first league win in round seven. That success came at Santos’ Vila Belmiro.
They followed that with a home win over Chapecoense. Their latest match was a draw with São Paulo at the Beira-Rio.
Team News
Dorival Junior should have goalkeeper Hugo Souza back after international duty. Several other squad absences remain for Corinthians.
- Kaio Cesar — thigh problem.
- Gui Negao — tendon issue.
- Memphis Depay — thigh complaint.
- Matheus Bidu — suspended (third yellow card).
- Allan — suspended after a red card vs Fluminense.
Paulo Pezzolano welcomes several returning internationals at Internacional. Sergio Rochet and Félix Torres are available after duty.
- Kayky — thigh injury, unavailable.
- Bruno Tabata — in concussion protocol.
- Mercado, Vitor Gabriel, Bernabei — one booking away from suspension.
- Borré and Carbonero — pushing for starts after substitute appearances.
Possible starting lineups
| Corinthians (possible) | Internacional (possible) |
| Souza; Matheuzinho, Paulista, Henrique, Angileri; Bidon, Raniele, André; Garro; Lingard, Alberto | Rochet; Torres, Mercado, Gabriel; Gomes, Patrick, Villagra, Paulo, Bahia; Borré, Carbonero |
Corinthians vs Internacional Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Home advantage favors Corinthians. The hosts will seek to end their poor run in front of their supporters.
Internacional arrive with more consistency in recent outings. Their away form has been mixed this season.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com expects a narrow home victory. A 2-1 win for Corinthians seems the most likely outcome.
The forecast reflects Corinthians’ home edge and Internacional’s inconsistent road record.
