Flamengo vs Internacional Prediction: One of the best games of Round 1

As usual, Flamengo is one of the favorites to win the title, and its fans are confident after the victory in the Campeonato Carioca. Filipe Luís has emerged as a quality coach, and the permanence of the vast majority of the players from last season is good news for the club. Veteran Danilo, who came from Juventus, is the most important signing of the campaign. Internacional finished fifth last year, two places behind Flamengo, so it will always be a dangerous team. The match is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited of the first round.

Flamengo

The Scarlet Black defeated rival Fluminense in the Cariocão final to lift the trophy for the 39th time. After a 2-1 win in the first leg, a goalless draw in the second leg was enough to secure the title. Flamengo is still playing without Pedro, last year's top scorer, who is still recovering from a serious injury. If Bruno Henrique recovers from the injury that kept him out of the games with Fluminense, he should take over as the striker. It's always important to start the competition strongly, so the Mengão will give everything to beat Inter.

Internacional

The Colorado also preserved the structure of the previous year and signed some players to give coach Roger Machado more solutions. The squad has been strengthened to face the various tournaments, especially as Inter will participate in the Copa Libertadores, a competition in which the Porto Alegre club aims to go all the way. Internacional won the Campeonato Gaúcho again nine years later after beating Grêmio on aggregate in the two legs of the final. Its eternal rival had won the competition seven consecutive times, so this victory was significant for Inter, which motivated the players to start the championship on a good note.

History of Head-to-Heads

Serie A 2025

30.03.25

Flamengo

1 - 1

Internacional

Serie A 2024

01.12.24

Flamengo

3 - 2

Internacional

Serie A 2024

31.10.24

Internacional

1 - 1

Flamengo

Serie A 2023

27.08.23

Flamengo

0 - 0

Internacional

Serie A 2023

23.04.23

Internacional

2 - 1

Flamengo

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Expert Betting Tips

This match between last year's third and fifth-placed finishers is one of the highlights of the Brasileirão's opening round. Both clubs are confident after winning their titles in the Campeonatos Estaduais. Flamengo and Inter have kept practically the same players from last season, so we should expect a competitive game. My bet is on Cariocas to win in front of their loyal fans at the Maracanã.