Serie A Regular Season - 14

Internacional 2 - 0 FT Fluminense

Estádio Beira-Rio

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Futmetrix Verdict
40
FT
Sun, May 3
Português
Internacional
2-0
Fluminense
⚡ Intensity 33
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 0
Inter's clinical edge sinks possession-heavy Fluminense.

A Clinical Masterclass Trumps Empty Possession

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A sensational performance between the posts and ruthless counter-attacking flipped the script on a night where the ball belonged to the visitors.

Possession Meets Resistance

Fluminense dominated possession with a staggering 68%, setting up camp early at Estádio Beira-Rio. Yet, this high Intensity clash quickly revealed a stark contrast in tactical approaches. The visitors moved the ball smoothly, racking up over 600 passes, but struggled to break down a resilient Internacional side. The hosts, sitting dangerously in the relegation zone, knew the Stakes required immense defensive discipline. Goalkeeper Anthoni emerged as the hero of this opening phase, pulling off crucial stops to keep the promotion-chasing visitors at bay. A combined 28 shots turned the pitch into a firing range, but the scoreboard stubbornly refused to budge until the final minutes of the half.

The Double Blow

The match hinged on a brutal ten-minute spell that shattered the established Balance. In the 39th minute, a swift counter-attack caught the visitors completely out of position. Alerrandro perfectly weighted a pass into the path of A. Bernabei, who finished with lethal precision to ignite the home crowd. Rather than retreating to protect their fragile lead after the break, the hosts struck again immediately. Just four minutes into the second half, Alerrandro turned from provider to executioner, burying a second goal that effectively killed the contest. Despite having only 32% of the ball, the home side had carved out a superior 1.73 xG, proving that direct efficiency always beats mere territory.

Defying the Drop

From there, the remainder of the fixture was a showcase of defensive grit and goalkeeper heroics. Anthoni finalised his brilliant performance with six massive saves, cementing an 8.2 rating and denying the away side any route back into the match. The 12 total saves across both ends highlighted a chaotic, action-packed battle, but only one team possessed the essential killer instinct. This vital 2-0 win carries a massive Upset Factor given the table disparity. The hosts sit just one point from safety, breathing new life into their Serie A survival campaign, while the visitors missed a golden opportunity to close the seven-point gap to the league leaders.

Key Questions

Who scored for Internacional?

A. Bernabei opened the scoring in the 39th minute, followed by a second goal from Alerrandro in the 49th minute.

Why did Fluminense fail to score?

Despite dominating possession at 68% and attempting 11 shots, they could not bypass Anthoni, who made six crucial saves.

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
32%
68%
Internacional 32%
Fluminense 68%
Shots
17
11
Internacional 17
Fluminense 11
Shots on Target
8
6
Internacional 8
Fluminense 6
Expected Goals (xG)
1.73
0.86
Internacional 1.73
Fluminense 0.86
Passes
295
623
Internacional 295
Fluminense 623
Pass Accuracy
81%
87%
Internacional 81%
Fluminense 87%
Corners
1
3
Internacional 1
Fluminense 3
Fouls
25
17
Internacional 25
Fluminense 17
Yellow Cards
4
3
Internacional 4
Fluminense 3
Red Cards
0
0
Internacional 0
Fluminense 0

Match Events

14' 🟨 Victor Gabriel
18' 🟨 Allex
Jemmes 🟨 27'
31' 🟨 A. Bernabei
39' A. Bernabei (Alerrandro)
41' 🟨 Bruno Henrique
Alisson 🟨 44'
HT
A. Canobbio K. Serna 🔄 46'
46' 🔄 Allex Vitinho
49' Alerrandro
K. Serna 🟨 56'
F. Bernal Nonato 🔄 64'
71' 🔄 Alerrandro R. Borre
71' 🔄 Bruno Henrique Thiago Maia
Y. Soteldo R. Castillo 🔄 74'
Alisson Hercules 🔄 75'
86' 🔄 J. Carbonero B. Aguirre
90' 🔄 A. Bernabei Kayky
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Internacional

Goalkeepers
Anthoni
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Bruno Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Allex
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Bruno Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
71
Entry
Rodrigo Villagra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexandro Bernabei
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Matheus Bahia
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Johan Carbonero
MAGNET
MAGNET
43
Activity
43
Activity
29
Passes
14
Duels
Alerrandro
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Kauan
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Braian Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clayton Sampaio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Juninho
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
Paulinho Paula
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ronaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Maia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kayky
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Tabata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Borré
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Fluminense

Goalkeepers
Fábio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jemmes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Millán
MAGNET
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
80
Passes
8
Duels
Juan Pablo Freytes
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Guilherme Arana
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Agustín Canobbio
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alisson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
75
Entry
Facundo Bernal
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Yeferson Soteldo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
John Kennedy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Vitor Eudes
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renê
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignácio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nonato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Felipe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefferson Savarino
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Kevin Serna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Castillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/25/2025 Fluminense 1 - 0 Internacional Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
08/07/2025 Fluminense 1 - 1 Internacional Copa Do Brasil Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
07/31/2025 Internacional 1 - 2 Fluminense Copa Do Brasil Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
06/01/2025 Internacional 0 - 2 Fluminense Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
11/08/2024 Internacional 2 - 0 Fluminense Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
07/04/2024 Fluminense 1 - 1 Internacional Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
11/08/2023 Internacional 0 - 0 Fluminense Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/05/2023 Internacional 1 - 2 Fluminense CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
09/28/2023 Fluminense 2 - 2 Internacional CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio do Maracanã
07/09/2023 Fluminense 2 - 0 Internacional Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
10/25/2025
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
08/07/2025
Copa Do Brasil Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
07/31/2025
Copa Do Brasil Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
06/01/2025
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
11/08/2024
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
07/04/2024
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
11/08/2023
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/05/2023
CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
09/28/2023
CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio do Maracanã
07/09/2023
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
Internacional Win
Fluminense Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 14 33 24 11 +13 DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Santos (02-05-2026)WRB Bragantino 0 - 1 Palmeiras (26-04-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)WBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)
2 Flamengo 13 27 26 12 +14 DFlamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (03-05-2026)WAtletico-MG 0 - 4 Flamengo (26-04-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)
3 Fluminense 14 26 23 18 +5 LInternacional 2 - 0 Fluminense (03-05-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (26-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)
4 Sao Paulo 14 24 19 13 +6 DSao Paulo 2 - 2 Bahia (03-05-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 0 Mirassol (26-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)LVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)WSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)
5 Atletico Paranaense 14 23 20 15 +5 DAtletico Paranaense 0 - 0 Gremio (02-05-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 3 - 1 Vitoria (26-04-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)
6 Bahia 13 22 19 16 +3 DSao Paulo 2 - 2 Bahia (03-05-2026)DBahia 2 - 2 Santos (25-04-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)WMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)
7 Coritiba 14 19 16 17 -1 LVitoria 4 - 1 Coritiba (02-05-2026)LGremio 1 - 0 Coritiba (26-04-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)
8 Vitoria 13 18 16 18 -2 WVitoria 4 - 1 Coritiba (02-05-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 3 - 1 Vitoria (26-04-2026)DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)
9 RB Bragantino 13 17 15 15 0 LRB Bragantino 0 - 1 Palmeiras (26-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)
10 Internacional 14 17 14 14 0 WInternacional 2 - 0 Fluminense (03-05-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Internacional (25-04-2026)LInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)
11 Botafogo 13 17 25 26 -1 LBotafogo 1 - 2 Remo (02-05-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Internacional (25-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)
12 Vasco DA Gama 14 17 20 21 -1 DFlamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (03-05-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (26-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)
13 Gremio 14 17 15 16 -1 DAtletico Paranaense 0 - 0 Gremio (02-05-2026)WGremio 1 - 0 Coritiba (26-04-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)
14 Atletico-MG 14 17 17 20 -3 WCruzeiro 1 - 3 Atletico-MG (03-05-2026)LAtletico-MG 0 - 4 Flamengo (26-04-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)LSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)
15 Cruzeiro 14 16 18 24 -6 LCruzeiro 1 - 3 Atletico-MG (03-05-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (25-04-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)LSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)
16 Corinthians 13 15 9 11 -2 WCorinthians 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (26-04-2026)DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)LFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)
17 Santos 14 15 19 22 -3 DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Santos (02-05-2026)DBahia 2 - 2 Santos (25-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)WSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)
18 Remo 14 11 15 24 -9 WBotafogo 1 - 2 Remo (02-05-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (25-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)
19 Mirassol 12 9 13 18 -5 LSao Paulo 1 - 0 Mirassol (26-04-2026)WInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)LMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 12 8 12 24 -12 LFluminense 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (26-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)