Internacional vs São Paulo Prediction: The Paulistas want to extend their unbeaten run

São Paulo is still going strong and has climbed to fourth place in the table. The Paulistas lost in the first two rounds of the Brasileirão, but since then, they have won four and drawn one in league matches. The Tricolor hasn't lost in 11 games, including all competitions. Internacional will be up against a confident opponent and must play close to perfection to beat São Paulo.

This time, the Colorado has chosen the Heriberto Hülse in Criciúma to host its opponent, as it can't use its stadium. It will take several months to repair the Beira-Rio, damaged by the floods that ravaged Rio Grande do Sul. Internacional is ninth in the table with ten points but has two games in hand. If Coudet's men win the postponed games, they will move into first place. For now, they have to beat São Paulo, something not easy to accomplish. Inter saw three players leave for the national teams. Rochet, Borré, and Valencia will take part in the Copa America. In its last game, Inter beat Delfín 1-0 in the Copa Sudamericana and qualified for the playoffs, where it will meet Rosario Central.

In the coming weeks, the Tricolor will not count on four players who left for the Copa America. Rafael, Bobadilla, Ferraresi, and James Rodríguez have been selected to represent their countries and will miss several Brasileirão matches. Coach Zubeldía will have to find solutions over the next month, which will be very intense due to the high number of matches. In the last round, São Paulo hosted and beat Cruzeiro 2-0. Against Internacional, the Paulistas will be looking to extend their unbeaten run.

The game should be very even and very tactical. Both teams won't be at full strength as several of their players have joined their national teams. Internacional is the host but won't be playing in its stadium, so it will not have the home advantage. São Paulo is going through an excellent period and hasn't lost in 11 matches. Both teams can get the three points as they have enough talent, but the Paulistas have a slightly better chance of winning. Even so, I think a draw is a possible outcome, and that will be my betting option.