Internacional vs Cruzeiro Prediction: Inter faces a motivated opponent

Cruzeiro eliminated Boca Juniors on penalties and qualified for the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals in a thrilling game. The Miners will travel to Porto Alegre full of confidence after a historic win against one of South America's biggest clubs. Internacional was a promising team at the start of the season but has been letting its fans down with mediocre performances.

The Colorado lost away to Atlético Goianiense, in an embarrassing result for the club as the last-placed team in the league hadn't won a single game at home. Inter fans want the season to end as soon as possible as it doesn't look like the team can do anything relevant in the Brasileirão. The Gaúchos have four games in hand but need a result that could make them regain the lost confidence. Internacional is in 13th position with 25 points, 13 points away from the sixth place that guarantees a place in the next Copa Libertadores.

After a 1-0 defeat in Buenos Aires, the Fox needed a two-goal win over Boca Juniors to advance in the Copa Sudamericana. The game couldn't have started better for Cruzeiro as in the first minute, Advíncula received a red card for stepping on an opponent's Achilles heel, leaving Boca with ten players. The Miners gained confidence, and after 21 minutes, they were leading 2-0 with goals from Matheus Henrique and Wallace. The Argentinians didn't give up and played an extraordinary game, reducing the deficit after 45 minutes and taking the tie to penalties. Cruzeiro was more effective from the penalty spot and qualified for the next stage, where it will face Libertad from Paraguay.

Internacional is very inconsistent, so it's hard to predict the outcome of its matches. The Gaúchos lost on the road to Atlético Goianiense in the first home win for the worst team in the league. Cruzeiro is a far more solid side than Inter and has just knocked Boca Juniors out of the Copa Sudamericana. The Miners' fatigue could hamper their performance in Porto Alegre, while Inter must react to the embarrassing defeat in the last round. A Double Chance in favor of Internacional with a maximum of three goals scored might be appropriate.