Criciúma vs Internacional Prediction: Inter will have to work hard to win

It won't be easy for Internacional to beat Criciúma away. The Catarinenses have caused problems for several strong teams in the Brasileirão this year. It's true that at Heriberto Hülse, Criciúma only beat Botafogo but tied with Bahia, one of the leaders, and lost to second-placed Palmeiras with a last-minute goal.

The Tiger had a poor start against São Paulo at the Morumbi. The home side scored in the first minute - when that happens in a game, there's a good chance it will affect the team that concedes the goal psychologically. São Paulo's second goal in the 22nd minute made the game even more complicated for Criciúma. The Catarinenses scored in the last minute through Cayke, but it was too late. Cláudio Tencati's team is in 14th place with 12 points but has two games in hand. Criciúma remains safe in the standings and will be looking to beat Internacional.

The Colorado lost 2-1 at home to Atlético Mineiro in the last minute and dropped to ninth place. The Gaúchos have two games in hand and could move up a few places. Coudet's side continues to host its opponents at neutral stadiums due to the unavailability of the Beira-Rio. The match against Atlético-MG was held in Criciúma to avoid traveling when there is so little time to rest between games. After losing to the Miners, Inter will be looking to avoid another defeat at the Heriberto Hülse. Internacional's defense is strong, but only the top three teams in the table have scored more goals than Criciúma, so the Gaúchos must be focused and prepared to sweat.

Both teams have players suspended for their third yellow card, but Internacional may be more affected by the absences. Forwards Wesley and Alario won't be playing, and if we remember that Borré and Valencia, two other forwards, are at the Copa America, we can observe a weakened attack. Criciúma and Inter lost their previous games, but the Gaúchos' defeat was more painful because it came at the last minute. I'm inclined to bet on a win for Criciúma, who defeated Botafogo in the most recent home game.