CSA vs Internacional Prediction: Can Internacional Build on the Lead?

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Leg 2, CSA will be up against Internacional at the Estádio Rei Pelé in Maceió. With Internacional dominating the first leg, the upcoming matchup will have the visitors starting as favorites. In the last outing, Alan Patrick scored back-to-back goals for Internacional, whereas Bill was CSA’s only goalscorer. Continue reading to find out more about the contest.

CSA finished at the bottom of the Copa do Nordeste Group B standings, adding pressure onto themselves for the upcoming matchups and tournaments. In the last match against Internacional, CSA did secure the lead in the 11th minute of play but failed in maintaining the lead or maximizing it to their best advantage. With the likes of Yago, Arnaldo, Almir Luan, and Jo in the lineup, CSA is likely to make a robust comeback and deliver a substantial performance at home. With 42% possession and 3 shots on target, there’s still much room for improvement. In the last five matches played, CSA has scored 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In order to win the upcoming home fixture, CSA will have to play out of their nerves and orchestrate an unexpected upset.

Vasquez, Gutierrez, Cadavid, Moreno, Arboleda, Ricaurte, Pineda, Arregui, Hernandez, Mosquera, Pons.

Stretching the winning run forward, Internacional is coming off a fantastic win over Flamengo (2-1) in the last outing of Brazil Serie A. Mauricio scored back-to-back goals, securing a terrific win at home. Wanderson and Jean Dias were spot on with assists. With three wins and two draws from the last five matches played, Internacional is likely to carry the winning run forward. In the last 5 matches, Internacional has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. When playing away from home, Internacional has secured two back-to-back draws, however, the upcoming matchup is likely to end in their favor.

Daniel, Rene, Bustos, Mendez, Rocha, Edenilson, Gabriel, Pena, Wanderson, Mauricio, Wesley.

CSA will be up against Internacional after a break of almost two weeks, making the upcoming matchup an intense outing for the two sides. With a goal deficit, CSA is likely to first bounce back and score an equalizer and then take the lead. However, Internacional will start as the favorite for winning and the match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals. I am backing both sides to score, and the final scoreline to be 1-2.

• Internacional to Win for 1.75
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.21
• Correct Score 1-2 for 7