Internacional v Fortaleza CE

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Internacional head into this midweek fixture in the Brazilian top flight in confident mood as the hosts registered a resounding 5-0 thrashing over Sao Paulo in their recent Copa Brasil cup-tie, while Fortaleza were handed a 2-0 defeat away from home at the Serie A leaders, Botafogo, last time out in the domestic top flight which ended a previously impressive 12-game unbeaten sequence in all competitions.

Internacional are unbeaten in each of their last five matches overall in all competitions which includes picking up wins against Juventude (away) and Cruzeiro (home) along with a point gained by way of a 0-0 stalemate on the road at Cruzeiro in the Brazilian top flight in recent weeks.

The bigger picture shows Internacional have suffered just the single loss in their last eight games overall in the domestic top flight which came in the form of a 1-0 loss away from home at Atletico GO but otherwise the hosts have produced a stubborn and solid run of results in recent times.

This has helped Roger Machado's side move up the Serie A table into 10th place and possible contention for at least a place in next season's Copa Sudamericana but the hosts will be eager to reduce the nine-point deficit between themselves and sixth placed Sao Paulo with a win here.

Fortaleza slipped to a 2-0 defeat away from home at Botafogo in their recent top-of-the-table clash in Serie A but nevertheless, the visitors still occupy second place in the table and with just two points separating them from the league leaders, Fortaleza know they can take over at the top of the division with all three points under their belts at the Estadio Beira-Rio.

The visitors had previously put together an impressive 10-match unbeaten sequence in the Brazilian top flight which consisted of an excellent nine wins and a draw, so Juan Pablo Vojvoda's side will still feel confident about their chances of gaining a result in this upcoming clash.

In addition, Fortaleza are also unbeaten in their last four outings on the road in Serie A which includes picking up wins at Bragantino, Cruzeiro and Flamengo along with collecting a solid point on their travels by way of a 1-1 draw at Criciuma as well.

Goals may come at a premium though in this upcoming fixture as five out of Internacional's last 10 home games in Serie A have resulted in Under 2.5 goals, while six of Fortaleza's 11 away games to date this season have also produced two goals or less.

Internacional v Fortaleza Verdict

Five of the last 10 meetings between Internacional and Fortaleza have produced Under 2.5 goals and another low-scoring affair looks set to unfold at the Estadio Beira-Rio.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Fortaleza win @ 4.33

Correct Score: Fortaleza 1-0 @ 9.50