Serie A Regular Season - 16

Internacional vs NS Vasco DA Gama

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Futmetrix Verdict
34
Internacional
vs
Vasco DA Gama
Sat, May 16 • 21:30 Português
⚡ Form 40
⚖️ Balance 79
🏆 Stakes 0
⭐ Stars 40
Mid-table mediocrity beckons in Brazil.

Win Probability

  • Internacional 47%
  • Draw 28%
  • Vasco DA Gama 25%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Mid-Table Stagnation Meets Waning Ambition

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A severe lack of stakes and poor form from both sides make this a fixture strictly for the die-hards.

The Setup

Both teams are languishing without clear direction. Internacional sit 10th with a dreadful home record, managing just two wins in eight attempts in front of their own fans. Their recent Form is alarming, perfectly mirroring the struggles of visitors Vasco DA Gama down in 13th. The Stakes are remarkably low for this stage of the Serie A season, with neither side showing the momentum needed to break into the upper echelons. A modest Stars rating reflects the lack of in-form marquee names, though there is a certain grim Balance to the contest given how evenly matched these underperforming outfits are.

Key Battle

The home side's blunt attacking unit goes up against Vasco's leaky back line. With neither team firing on all cylinders, the midfield transition will be a gruelling war of attrition rather than a fluid exhibition of skill. Expect fouls and physical duels to break up any emerging rhythm.

Our Prediction

A drab affair with few clear-cut chances is on the cards. Internacional might dominate possession, but their home woes suggest they will struggle to break Vasco down. Our take is a low-scoring draw that does little to help either manager.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Frankly, no. With a low stakes rating and both teams struggling for consistency, it is one to skip unless you're a devoted fan.

What's the predicted outcome?

We expect a narrow, low-scoring draw as neither side has the attacking edge required to confidently claim all three points.

Where are Internacional and Vasco DA Gama in the league table?

Internacional are sitting 10th with 18 points, just one point ahead of Vasco DA Gama, who occupy 13th place.

What is Internacional's current form?

They are struggling with a DWDLD sequence, managing to win just two of their eight home matches so far this season.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Alerrandro is the key man for the hosts, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists in 5 matches with a 6.5 average rating.

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.

Season Statistics

13
League Position
14
18
Points
17
14
Goals Scored
20
14
Goals Conceded
21

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 14 33 24 11 +13
2 Flamengo 13 27 26 12 +14
3 Fluminense 15 27 25 20 +5
4 Sao Paulo 14 24 19 13 +6
5 Atletico Paranaense 14 23 20 15 +5
6 Bahia 14 22 20 18 +2
7 RB Bragantino 14 20 17 16 +1
8 Coritiba 15 20 18 19 -1
9 Vitoria 14 19 18 20 -2
10 Cruzeiro 15 19 20 25 -5
11 Botafogo 14 18 26 27 -1
12 Atletico-MG 15 18 18 21 -3
13 Internacional 15 18 16 16 0
14 Vasco DA Gama 14 17 20 21 -1
15 Gremio 14 17 15 16 -1
16 Santos 14 15 19 22 -3
17 Corinthians 14 15 10 13 -3
18 Mirassol 13 12 15 19 -4
19 Remo 14 11 15 24 -9
20 Chapecoense-sc 13 8 13 26 -13
1 Palmeiras 33 pts
P: 14 GD: +13
2 Flamengo 27 pts
P: 13 GD: +14
3 Fluminense 27 pts
P: 15 GD: +5
4 Sao Paulo 24 pts
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
6 Bahia 22 pts
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
8 Coritiba 20 pts
P: 15 GD: -1
9 Vitoria 19 pts
P: 14 GD: -2
10 Cruzeiro 19 pts
P: 15 GD: -5
11 Botafogo 18 pts
P: 14 GD: -1
12 Atletico-MG 18 pts
P: 15 GD: -3
13 Internacional 18 pts
P: 15 GD: 0
14 Vasco DA Gama 17 pts
P: 14 GD: -1
15 Gremio 17 pts
P: 14 GD: -1
16 Santos 15 pts
P: 14 GD: -3
17 Corinthians 15 pts
P: 14 GD: -3
18 Mirassol 12 pts
P: 13 GD: -4
19 Remo 11 pts
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -13