Internacional vs Grêmio Prediction: Grenal 443

The derby between Grêmio and Internacional is considered one of the biggest in the world, and the Gaúchos like to count the number of games between the two teams, which is why this one has been named Grenal 443. In the 442 previous matches, Inter has won 163 while Grêmio has won 141. The derby has ended in a draw on 138 occasions.

The Colorado is doing an excellent second half of the season and is already in sixth place. Inter hasn't lost in nine games and is one of the most confident teams in the league at the moment. The target is qualification for the Copa Libertadores, but only the top four teams go straight through to the group stage. The teams finishing fifth and sixth will enter the qualifying rounds. Internacional has five points less than fourth-placed Flamengo. The Cariocas have already played in this round and lost, so a win over rival Grêmio is vital.

The Immortal lost 2-1 away to Atlético Mineiro in a postponed match from Round 6. Grêmio remains in 11th place with 35 points, but the relegation zone is just four points below. Half of the teams in the Brasileirão don't have a secure situation as a sequence of bad results can cause a heavy fall in the table. A few rounds ago, Athletico Paranense was mid-table, and currently, it's in a relegation position. The Grenal is always a matter of life and death for the Gaúchos, so Grêmio will give everything to beat rival Internacional. 

Internacional is a very confident team and the favorite, not least because it plays at home. In round 11, Inter beat its rival 1-0 in a game played in Curitiba, so it also has a psychological advantage over Grêmio. However, anything can happen in derbies. Fluminense beat Flamengo 2-0 yesterday, and it was the underdog. I will bet on a draw, but betting on both teams scoring can also be a good option with less risk.