Athletico PR vs Internacional preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Arena de Baixada
Serie A
Full Time
Round 20 Regular Season
Leozinho - 45+1'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Athletico PR 2–0 Internacional. The result saw Athletico PR take the points. Athletico PR showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Athletico PR 1.7 – 1 Internacional. Possession was 46%–54%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Athletico PR 2-0 Internacional. Athletico PR showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. Pereira de Lima
R. Pereira de Lima
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
F. Chaves Bezerra Junior
F. Chaves Bezerra Junior
1st Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
K. Cavalcanti de Santana
K. Cavalcanti de Santana
2nd Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
W. Machado Steffens
W. Machado Steffens
4th Official 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
1.74
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.11
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
São Paulo Rank: 63 W
Mirassol Rank: 66 W
Remo Rank: 57 W
Flamengo Rank: 76 D
Vasco da Gama Rank: 60 L
Grêmio Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cruzeiro Rank: 68 L
Bragantino Rank: 64 L
Vitória Rank: 63 L
Vasco da Gama Rank: 60 W
Coritiba Rank: 59 D
Fluminense Rank: 68 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
56.54
62.99
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Athletico PR
Internacional
Power Score
56.54
62.99
League Position
3
15
Global Rank
402
449

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Athletico PR Opponent-weighted form score
Internacional Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Athletico PR Internacional

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Athletico PR

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Internacional

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Athletico PR ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Internacional
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.26
27.41
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
27.41
33.26
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Athletico PR +0.48 Efficiency Index
vs
Internacional -0.48 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Athletico PR
Internacional
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Athletico PR
vs
Internacional
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Athletico PR Internacional
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
8%
14%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.14 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Athletico PR Internacional
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
14%
8%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.14 vs -0.14
Athletico PR
Internacional
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Athletico PR
vs
Internacional
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Athletico PR Internacional
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Athletico PR Internacional
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Athletico PR
Internacional
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • INL had peak pressure around 88'.
  • APR started the game with stronger pressure.
APR Pressure INL Pressure
Pressure Index: INL reached the top pressure at 88' (96.93).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Athletico PR APR Home
3 matches
Internacional INL Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
4
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:03:44+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 20 · Regular Season
Stadium
Arena de Baixada
Capacity
43000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima
Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior
Karla Renata Cavalcanti de Santana
Willian Machado Steffens

Statistics

Possession
APR
48%
INL
52%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
7 Big Chances Created 1
9 Shots 5
26 Dangerous attacks 36
46 Possession 54
3 Corners 7
8 Free kicks 13

Match Overview

67 Ball Safe 67
10 Goal Kicks 12
12 Goal Attempts 7
4 Substitutions 4
16 Throwins 27
1 Hit Woodwork 1
16 Successful Headers 12
1 Assists 0
14 Dribble Attempts 12
6 Successful Dribbles 5
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

78 Attacks 109
5 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

59 Long Passes 75
357 Passes 419
286 Successful Passes 325
80 Successful Passes Percentage 78
11 Key Passes 10
32 Successful Long Passes 29
54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

3 Saves 2
18 Tackles 12
5 Interceptions 10
47 Duels Won 41

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 13
7 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 5
13 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima

Starting XI

23
Santos
Santos (C) Goalkeeper
7.3
22
Carlos Terán
Carlos Terán Defender
6.98
33
Juan Felipe Aguirre
7.22
37
Lucas Esquivel
Lucas Esquivel Defender
7.71
12
Gilberto
Gilberto Midfielder
7.23
29
Gastón Benavídez
6.79
14
Luiz Gustavo
Luiz Gustavo Midfielder
6.66
16
Jádson
Jádson Midfielder
6.94
27
Juan Portilla
Juan Portilla
Midfielder81'
6.29
26
Claudio
Claudio Midfielder
6.68
7
Stiven Mendoza
Stiven Mendoza Attacker
6.62
8
João Cruz
João Cruz
Midfielder65'
7.02
9
Kevin Viveros
Kevin Viveros Attacker
7.66
21
Leozinho
Leozinho Attacker
7.97
11
Isaac
Isaac
Attacker81'
6.33
Referee : Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima

Starting XI

12
Anthoni
Anthoni (C) Goalkeeper
6.27
3
Guillermo Maripán
6.4
4
Félix Torres
Félix Torres Defender
6.17
8
Bruno Henrique
Bruno Henrique
Midfielder63'
6.73
18
Juninho
Juninho Defender
5.76
5
Rodrigo Villagra
Rodrigo Villagra Midfielder
6.66
49
João Bezerra
João Bezerra
Attacker84'
6.64
6
Matheus Bahia
Matheus Bahia Midfielder
6.24
35
Braian Aguirre
Braian Aguirre
Defender62'
6.89
15
Bruno Gomes
Bruno Gomes Midfielder
6.74
28
Vitinho
Vitinho Midfielder
6.54
7
Johan Carbonero
Johan Carbonero Attacker
6.8
9
Alerrandro
Alerrandro Attacker
6.44
10
Alan Patrick
Alan Patrick
Midfielder69'
6.7
26
Alexandro Bernabei
6.75

Events

2ND-HALF
84'
Event
João Bezerra Rodrigo Villagra
8th Substitution
Event
Gastón Benavídez Gilberto
5th Substitution
81'
Event
Isaac  Leozinho
6th Substitution
81'
Event
Juan Portilla Jádson
7th Substitution
81'
69'
Event
Alan Patrick  Alerrandro
4th Substitution
Event
João Cruz Stiven Mendoza
3rd Substitution
65'
63'
Event
Bruno Henrique Félix Torres
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Braian Aguirre Matheus Bahia
1st Substitution
Event
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
60'
1ST-HALF
Event
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
45+1'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Offside
90
Update Update
Offside
88
Corner Corner
Corner
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gaston Americo Benavidez Head Shot Missed
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega Right Footed Shot Saved
84
Update Update
On João Pedro Bezerra de Oliveira Lo,Off Rodrigo Villagra
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - João Pedro Bezerra de Oliveira Lo Head Shot Saved
84
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Johan Carbonero Right Footed Shot Blocked
83
Corner Corner
Corner
82
Update Update
Offside
81
Update Update
On Isaac Rodrigues de Lima,Off Leozinho
81
Update Update
Offside
81
Update Update
On Isaac Rodrigues de Lima,Off Leozinho
81
Update Update
On Gaston Americo Benavidez,Off Gilberto Moraes Junior
79
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alan Patrick Lourenco Left Footed Shot Blocked
79
Corner Corner
Corner
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luiz Gustavo Dias Head Shot Missed
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rodrigo Villagra Right Footed Shot Blocked
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexandro Bernabei Left Footed Shot Blocked
71
Update Update
Offside
70
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega Head Shot Missed
69
Update Update
On Alan Patrick Lourenco,Off Alerrandro Barra Mansa Realino de Souza
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alerrandro Barra Mansa Realino de Souza Left Footed Shot Missed
67
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Braian Aguirre Right Footed Shot Saved
67
Corner Corner
Corner
65
Update Update
On Joao Cruz,Off John Stiveen Mendoza Valencia
64
Corner Corner
Corner
63
Update Update
On Bruno Henriaque Corsini,Off Felix Eduardo Torres Caicedo
62
Update Update
On Braian Aguirre,Off Matheus Bahia
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega Right Footed Shot Goal
60
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega 2-0
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-0
58
Corner Corner
Corner
56
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gilberto Moraes Junior Right Footed Shot Missed
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luiz Gustavo Dias Left Footed Shot Blocked
54
Update Update
Offside
50
Update Update
Offside
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Leozinho Right Footed Shot Goal
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Leozinho 1-0
44
Update Update
Offside
41
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bruno Gomes da Silva Clevelario Right Footed Shot Missed
41
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Felix Eduardo Torres Caicedo Head Shot Missed
36
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bruno Gomes da Silva Clevelario Left Footed Shot Missed
36
Corner Corner
Corner
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega Head Shot Missed
27
Corner Corner
Corner
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alexandro Bernabei Left Footed Shot Saved
24
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leozinho Left Footed Shot Missed
23
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Claudio Head Shot Saved
19
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alerrandro Barra Mansa Realino de Souza Right Footed Shot Missed
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leozinho Right Footed Shot Missed
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leozinho Left Footed Shot Missed
13
Corner Corner
Corner
11
Corner Corner
Corner
4
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Vitor Naum Right Footed Shot Saved
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee:Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Athletico PR 2-0 Internacional. Structural assessment: Athletico PR exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.