Internacional vs Flamengo Prediction: Expect an exciting game

Inter hosts Flamengo in a game where the Gaúchos can overtake the visitors in the table and climb to fourth place. Internacional hasn't lost in 11 matches and is very confident. On the other hand, Flamengo has to play the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final at the weekend, and Filipe Luís could change his starting line-up.

Atlético Mineiro fielded a secondary team to save its players for the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, and Internacional took advantage, winning 3-1 away. Patrick, Bernabei, and Tabata scored the goals for the Gaúchos, who recorded another positive result. Roger Machado's men are confident, and qualification for the Copa Libertadores is possible. The first four finishers qualify for the group stage, while the fifth and sixth will play in the qualifying rounds. The club's target is clear, and a win over Flamengo would be crucial to finish in the top 4.

The Scarlet-Black defeated Juventude 4-2 at the Maracanã and gained two points on Fortaleza and Palmeiras, the third and second-placed, respectively. Winning the Copa do Brasil is Flamengo's target, but a club this big has to think about winning every time. The Cariocas won't be at full strength against Internacional but need a good result in Porto Alegre to maintain fourth place that gran qualification for the Copa Libertadores group stage. Winning the Copa do Brasil also qualifies the team for the legendary competition, but the Mengão must beat Atlético Mineiro, a tricky side.

Internacional is confident and, at home, has a good chance of winning. Flamengo won't be at full strength due to the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final at the weekend but will lose fourth place to Inter in case of defeat. It's, therefore, essential for Flamengo to pick a point at least. I will go for a draw, but I'd also suggest as a less risky option that both teams will score.