Preview & Prediction: Cuiabá EC vs SC Internacional

The upcoming match between Cuiabá EC and SC Internacional in the Serie A presents an interesting encounter. Cuiabá has been exhibiting considerable form lately, managing to secure an average of 2 points per game from their recent 5 matches. They have had 3 victories, 1 draw and only 1 less in this period. Cuiabá’s defence has been sturdy, having conceded only 3 times while keeping 3 clean sheets. Yet, their offence may raise few brows as they failed to score in 2 out of their last 5 games, bringing their goal tally to 6 for this duration.

On the other side, SC Internacional seems to be in a less favourable position. They gained 5 points from their last five matches, averaging 1 point per game. With 6 goals in the preceding 5 games, they too are facing difficulties in their offensive line, not scoring at all in 2 games. Their ‘Both Teams To Score’ (BTTS) record stands at 50% for the season, suggesting a higher chance of conceding than Cuiabá.

In the historical face-off data, out of 8 matches, Cuiabá emerged as winners in 2 while Internacional triumphed in 3, leaving 3 matches drawn. The last encountering between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Considering the figures, Internacional have shown better performance in away games, scoring 1.83 points per game as opposed to Cuiabá’s 0.33 at home.

Based on current and historical statistics, an exciting contest can be expected, with Cuiabá gaining an upper hand primarily due to their recent form and home advantage. However, Internacional’s away game performance cannot be written off. The game is likely to be competitive and entertaining.

Insights

• Cuiabá EC is in a stronger form than the Internacional, picking up an average of 2 points per game from the last 5 matches, compared to Internacional’s 1 point.
• Cuiabá EC has maintained a solid defense, keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games and only conceding 3 goals.
• Internacional has struggled with their offense, failing to score in 2 out of the last 5 games, showing a potential vulnerability.
• Cuiabá EC and Internacional have both scored 6 times in the last 5 matches, indicating a balanced offensive capability.
• BTTS has occurred more frequently in Internacional’s matches (50%) compared to Cuiabá’s (35%), suggesting a possibility of both teams scoring.
• Previous encounters between these two teams have been quite balanced, with 2 wins for Cuiabá, 3 for Internacional, and 3 draws.
• Cuiabá’s home form has been poor while Internacional has displayed strong away performance.
• 50% of previous matches between these two teams have seen both teams scoring (BTTS).
• In terms of season average, Cuiabá has averaged 0.33 Points Per Game at home, with Internacional achieving 1.83 Points Per Game away.
• Despite Cuiabá’s recent good form, their failure to score in 38% of their matches may represent a challenge against Internacional’s comparatively good away record.
• In their last meeting, Cuiabá and Internacional ended in a 1 – 1 draw, suggesting a tight competition between the two teams.
• However, both teams appear to be struggling with scoring, as Cuiabá failed to score in 2 of their last 5 games and Internacional in their last 2 matches, which implies possible changes in their attacking strategies in the upcoming match.

Match Forecast

• SC Internacional will likely dominate control of the game in Cuiabá EC’s half due to Cuiabá’s weakness of keeping possession of the ball.
• A lot of scoring chances can be expected from SC Internacional due to their strong ability to create scoring opportunities, especially with through balls.
• SC Internacional might exploit Cuiabá EC’s weak defenses against attacks down the wings, particularly from the right side.
• The match will likely have a multitude of aerial duels, where SC Internacional with their aerial strength might overpower Cuiabá EC’s weak aerial dueling ability.
• SC Internacional might aggressively deploy a strategy of attacking set pieces taking advantage of Cuiabá EC’s difficulty in defending them.
• Cuiabá EC may struggle to convert scoring chances into goals due to in their poor finishing ability, meanwhile protecting leads once they have them.
• SC Internacional’s strategy of playing the offside trap can cause problems for Cuiabá EC as they tend to play in their own half.
• Since both teams have faults in avoiding fouling in dangerous areas, the match can potentially have a high number of free kicks and penalties.
• Expect a rotational strategy from Cuiabá EC in player positioning, which could make it harder for SC Internacional to predict and defend against their attacks.
• SC Internacional will need to be cautious of individual errors from Cuiabá EC, which they could then capitalize upon.
• SC Internacional’s weakness in defending against skillful players won’t be much of an issue considering Cuiabá EC’s non-aggressive play style.

Match Facts

• In their previous 7 matchups, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has recorded 2 victories, 3 matches ended in a stalemate and SC Internacional RS has also worn 2 times. SC Internacional RS leads in the goal tally by 8-6.
• Previous season had scores of 1-1 when Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT hosted, and 1-0 when SC Internacional RS hosted.
• Notably, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT netted 33% of its goals within the 76-90 minute bracket.
• SC Internacional RS scored 21% of its goals in the period between 46-60 minutes.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has a respectable home record against SC Internacional RS, avoiding defeat in their last 3 meetings.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has failed to score in 6 of their 17 home games in Brasileiro Serie A this season.
• Similarly, SC Internacional RS has been unable to score in 8 of their 17 away outings in Brasileiro Serie A this season.
• Raniele from Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has the most yellow cards (9), while Gabriel Mercado from SC Internacional RS leads with 10 yellow cards.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT, was 16th with 34 points last year, currently sits at number 9 with 47 points.
• SC Internacional RS dropped from number 2 with 64 points last year, to 13th presently with 43 points.
• In 25% of their matches, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT wins the first half, whereas SC Internacional RS does so in 29% of their matches.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT was victorious last time they faced SC Internacional RS.
• In the last encounter, SC Internacional RS lost by 1 goal.
• For Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT, when they are leading 1-0 at home, they win 77% of their games. On the other hand, SC Internacional RS only wins 53% away games leading 0-1.
• When they are a goal down at home, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has never won a game. SC Internacional RS has a 7% win rate when trailing 1-0 away.
• In the Brasileiro Serie A, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has outperformed SC Internacional RS.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT’s recent 5 matches’ performance trumps that of SC Internacional RS.
• SC Internacional RS has had 2 games in a row without scoring any goals.
• Only once in their last 5 games against Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT, did SC Internacional RS manage to win.
• During their last 5 meetings, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT claimed 2 victories, while SC Internacional RS won 1, along with 2 draws.
• In the Brasileiro Serie A games, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has just 1 defeat against SC Internacional RS in their last 5 meetings.
• On average, matches between these two teams yield 1.4 goals, with Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT contributing 0.8 goals and SC Internacional RS adding 0.6 goals.
• The first half average goal count stands at 0.4 for games between these two teams.
• When playing at home, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT scores an average of 1.81 goals, whereas SC Internacional RS scores an average of 0.87 goals away from home.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT is on a 4-game unbeaten run.
• Both teams managed to keep a clean sheet in their last game.