Comments and predictions for Internacional vs Vitoria: Confronting the miserable

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Internacional are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Goalkeeper Sergio Rochet is likely to return to the starting line-up. The defence consists of Braian Aguirre, Victor Gabriel, Vitao and Ramon. In midfield, Thiago Maia and Bruno Henrique will pair up as holding midfielders, while Alan Patrick – who has just served his suspension – will play a more advanced role.

Wesley and Bruno Tabata will take over the wings, while Rafael Borre will continue to play up front. The Colombian striker is keen to find his scoring touch in front of his home crowd.

As for Vitoria, coach Thiago Carpini is likely to continue using the 4-3-3 formation to maintain defensive stability. Lucas Arcanjo will start in goal, while the defense quartet includes Claudinho, Edu, Ze Marcos and Maykon Jesus. The midfield with Gabriel Baralhas, Ronald and Matheuzinho will remain the same after recent disciplined performances.

Up front, Osvaldo Filho and Lucas Braga will move out to support striker Renato Kayzer – who has the ability to make walls and play well with his head, which can become a threat to Internacional's fragile defense.

Latest predicted lineup for Internacional vs Vitoria

International:

Anthony; Ramon, Vitao, Gabriel, Aguirre; Maia, Henrique; Tabata, Patrick, Wesley; Borre

Victoria:

Arcanjo; Claudinho, Edu, Marcos, Jesus; Baralhas, Ronald, Matheuzinho; Filho, Kayzer, Braga

Latest football commentary Internacional vs Vitoria

Once a major force in Brazilian football, Internacional is going through a difficult 2025 season. The 2024 season brought high expectations when the team finished 5th in Serie A and won the Campeonato Gaucho championship. Those successes seemed to be the launching pad for a journey to conquer the title, but the results this season have not been as expected.

The Porto Alegre-based club have won just two of their 12 league games this season, scoring 12 goals and conceding 18. Their home form has not been any better, failing to win their last two games in the Beira-Rio. A recent 2-0 defeat to Atletico Mineiro highlighted their decline, following their defeat to Fluminense.

Roger Machado’s side are clearly lacking the defensive solidity that helped them maintain their stability last season. They have conceded in five of their last six games, and the balance between attack and defence has yet to be found. Despite the occasional individual moment of brilliance, the team as a whole lacks consistency and cohesion.

The attack is also struggling. Alan Patrick and Rafael Borre have had a few bright moments but not enough to make a lasting impact. Meanwhile, midfielders like Thiago Maia and Bruno Henrique have failed to dictate the tempo of the game, leaving the team split between the lines.

With no focus on the continental stage, Internacional are forced to focus all their efforts on the goal of staying in the league. A victory against a rival who is also struggling in the bottom group like Vitoria would be of great significance – not only three valuable points but also a morale boost before the return leg.

In contrast to their Serie B title triumph in 2023, Vitoria are entering the 2025 season with a worrying outlook. After finishing 11th last season, their current form is even worse, with just the same number of points as Internacional. The inability to win consistently is putting pressure on coach Thiago Carpini and his team.

Leão da Barra have failed to score in their last five games in all competitions. Back-to-back 0-0 draws against Corinthians and Cruzeiro ended a three-game losing streak, but it was not enough to lift them out of the danger zone.

One of Vitoria’s biggest concerns is their away form. They have not won in eight Serie A away games – a run that stretches back several months. Their lack of attacking flair combined with defensive flaws leaves them vulnerable to any team that can apply sustained pressure.

Vitoria’s defence has been a bright spot, though. They have conceded just 14 goals in 12 games – better than many teams in the bottom half. The solidity of goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo and the experience of defenders like Edu and Claudinho have helped them maintain some stability in tight games.

The biggest problem, however, remains their ability to score goals. Vitoria have scored just 10 goals in 12 games – an average of less than a goal per game. Renato Kayzer and Osvaldo have shouldered the burden of scoring goals, but the supply from midfield remains limited, and the ability to transition from defense to attack is often disrupted.

Latest Internacional vs Vitoria score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Internacional vs Vitoriaas follows:

• Sportsmole:Internacional 2-1 Vitoria

• WhoScore:Internacional 1-1 Vitoria
• Our newspaper predicts:Internacional 1-1 Vitoria

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