Juventude vs Internacional Prediction: Two rivals meet in Caxias do Sul

Only one point separates the two teams from Rio do Grande do Sul in a match that is always highly anticipated by their fans. Inter is in 11th place with 29 points with two games in hand, while Juventude is two places below. Both sides did well in the previous match they played.

Juventude

The Papo defeated Corinthians 2-1 at home in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. The result ultimately was disappointing as the home side conceded a goal in the 93rd minute, and the lead going into the second leg was no longer comfortable. The second leg will take place after the international break. Jair Ventura's men must focus on the league and beating the rival. Incredibly, the teams have already met six times this year. One game for the Brasileirão, two for the Copa do Brasil, and three for the Campeonato Gaúcho. Both teams won two matches, but Juventude won on penalties in one.

Internacional

The Colorado held Cruzeiro to a 0-0 draw away from home despite playing an hour with ten players. In the 32nd minute, Rogel received a red card, complicating the task for his teammates. Internacional closed down Cruzeiro and kept hanging on for the draw. In the 70th minute, the VAR detected a handball by Enner Valencia and awarded a penalty to the home team. Anthoni saved Kaio Jorge's penalty and preserved the clean sheet, much celebrated by the Internacional players. The Porto Alegre side will have another game on the road, and a draw at the rival's stadium wouldn't be a bad result.

Expert Betting Tips

It's a Gaúcho classic where anything can happen. The two rivals have met six times this year, so there are no secrets. Even Roger Machado, Internacional's coach, started the season at Juventude. There are no favorites, but the Ju has only lost once at home. I will place a bet that covers two possible outcomes, so I'm leaning towards a Double Chance in favor of the home team with a maximum of four goals scored.