Serie A Regular Season - 10

Corinthians 0 - 1 FT Internacional

Neo Quimica Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Sun, Apr 5
Português
Corinthians
0-1
Internacional
⚡ Intensity 16
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 60
Inter snatch smash-and-grab away win.

Internacional Snatch Joy from Neo Química Arena

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. A textbook smash-and-grab performance leaves the hosts hovering perilously close to the drop zone despite commanding the football.

Sterile Control

The hosts set out to dictate the tempo at Neo Química Arena, and the underlying numbers initially suggested absolute command of the fixture. Corinthians monopolised the pitch, dominating possession with a massive 65% share while stringing together over 450 total passes. However, that control was entirely sterile from an offensive standpoint. Despite establishing a solid base to build upon, the attacking thrust severely lacked genuine Intensity. The ball was continuously shifted from side to side, probing an incredibly organised backline, but clear-cut chances were notably scarce. They registered a total of eleven shots throughout the contest, yet only two managed to seriously test the opposing goalkeeper. The match quickly devolved into a frustrating pattern of possession without penetration, leaving the home faithful increasingly restless as the clock ticked on without a breakthrough.

The Late Sucker Punch

While the hosts toiled endlessly with the ball, Internacional executed their counter-attacking game plan to absolute perfection. Absorbing constant pressure required immense tactical discipline, and the visitors barely put a single foot wrong defensively, committing tactical fouls to expertly disrupt the flow of the game. The defining moment of the match arrived late in the 78th minute, brutally punishing the home side's blunt attack. A swift transition sequence caught the defensive line completely out of position, allowing Vitinho to intelligently pick out A. Bernabei. The finish was utterly clinical, turning a paltry 0.37 expected goals performance into a priceless advantage on the scoreboard. This sudden strike elevated the Upset Factor significantly, proving beyond doubt that tactical patience often trumps sheer volume of possession when the final pass is applied correctly.

Deepening Anxieties

The grim aftermath of this 1-0 home defeat leaves an incredibly bitter taste for the home side. Our take is straightforward: you simply cannot command the football for 90 minutes and walk away empty-handed in a clash with such profound Stakes. With their league form dipping to a highly worrying sequence of winless matches, they sit uncomfortably in 16th place, staring nervously at a looming relegation scrap. Meanwhile, the visiting squad heads back to Porto Alegre with three crucial points in their pockets, firmly validating their disciplined, low-possession strategic approach. The overall Balance of the tie might have looked heavily skewed on the tactical chalkboard, but the resolute visitors walked away with the only statistical metric that truly matters, comfortably climbing into the top half of the standings.

Key Questions

Who scored the winning goal?

A. Bernabei scored the match's only goal in the 78th minute, assisted by Vitinho.

Did Corinthians dominate the match?

They dominated possession with 65% and had 11 total shots, but lacked the clinical edge to find the net.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
65%
35%
Corinthians 65%
Internacional 35%
Shots
11
8
Corinthians 11
Internacional 8
Shots on Target
2
3
Corinthians 2
Internacional 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.88
0.37
Corinthians 0.88
Internacional 0.37
Passes
456
243
Corinthians 456
Internacional 243
Pass Accuracy
82%
73%
Corinthians 82%
Internacional 73%
Corners
6
4
Corinthians 6
Internacional 4
Fouls
16
18
Corinthians 16
Internacional 18
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corinthians 2
Internacional 3
Red Cards
0
0
Corinthians 0
Internacional 0

Match Events

J. Carbonero 🟨 44'
HT
46' 🔄 M. Pereira R. Garro
55' 🟨 J. Lingard
R. Borre Alerrandro 🔄 65'
Paulinho Paula Bruno Henrique 🔄 65'
72' 🔄 J. Lingard Vitinho
72' 🔄 Breno Bidon Z. Labyad
Vitinho 🟨 74'
Victor Gabriel 🟨 76'
A. Bernabei (Vitinho) 78'
J. Carbonero Thiago Maia 🔄 80'
83' 🔄 Raniele Pedro Raul
Bruno Gomes Juninho 🔄 86'
Vitinho B. Aguirre 🔄 87'
88' 🔄 Matheuzinho Dieguinho
90'+2 🟨 Andre Ramalho
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Corinthians

Goalkeepers
Hugo Souza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheuzinho
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
André Ramalho
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Gustavo Henrique
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Fabrizio Angileri
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Breno Bidon
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Raniele
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
André Luiz
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Yuri Alberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesse Lingard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Kauê
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gabriel Paulista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Milans
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Machado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Garro
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
André Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieguinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Labyad
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kayke Ferrari
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Internacional

Goalkeepers
Sergio Rochet
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Bruno Gomes
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Gabriel Mercado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bahia
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Vitinho
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Paulinho Paula
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rodrigo Villagra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandro Bernabei
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Rafael Borré
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Johan Carbonero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Kauan
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthoni
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Braian Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clayton Sampaio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Maia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allex
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Patrick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alerrandro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/01/2025 Internacional 1 - 1 Corinthians Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
05/03/2025 Corinthians 4 - 2 Internacional Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
10/05/2024 Corinthians 2 - 2 Internacional Serie A Neo Química Arena
06/20/2024 Internacional 1 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Estádio Orlando Scarpelli
12/02/2023 Corinthians 1 - 2 Internacional Serie A Neo Química Arena
08/05/2023 Internacional 2 - 2 Corinthians Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
09/04/2022 Corinthians 2 - 2 Internacional Serie A Neo Química Arena
05/14/2022 Internacional 2 - 2 Corinthians Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/24/2021 Internacional 2 - 2 Corinthians Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
07/04/2021 Corinthians 1 - 1 Internacional Serie A Neo Química Arena
10/01/2025
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
05/03/2025
Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
10/05/2024
Serie A Neo Química Arena
06/20/2024
Serie A Estádio Orlando Scarpelli
12/02/2023
Serie A Neo Química Arena
08/05/2023
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
09/04/2022
Serie A Neo Química Arena
05/14/2022
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/24/2021
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
07/04/2021
Serie A Neo Química Arena
Corinthians Win
Internacional Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 10 25 21 10 +11 WBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)WSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)
2 Sao Paulo 10 20 15 7 +8 WSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)LSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)
3 Fluminense 10 20 17 11 +6 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)WFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)WFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)
4 Flamengo 9 17 16 9 +7 WFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)WBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)
5 Bahia 9 17 13 9 +4 LBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)LRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)WBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)WInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)
6 Atletico Paranaense 10 16 15 13 +2 LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)LBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)
7 Coritiba 10 15 11 10 +1 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)
8 Atletico-MG 10 14 14 12 +2 WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)LVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)
9 RB Bragantino 10 14 10 10 0 WMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)
10 Gremio 10 12 14 14 0 DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)
11 Vasco DA Gama 10 12 15 16 -1 LVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)
12 Internacional 10 12 9 10 -1 WCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)WSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)LInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)
13 Botafogo 9 12 16 19 -3 WVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)
14 Vitoria 9 11 9 14 -5 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)
15 Santos 10 10 13 16 -3 LFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)
16 Corinthians 10 10 8 11 -3 LCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)LFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)
17 Chapecoense-sc 9 8 10 16 -6 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)
18 Remo 10 7 10 17 -7 DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)WRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)
19 Cruzeiro 10 7 12 20 -8 LSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)
20 Mirassol 9 6 10 14 -4 LMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)