Internacional vs Atlético Mineiro preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estadio Beira-Rio
Serie A
InternacionalINL
0 – 0
Atlético MineiroAMN
Full Time
Round 24 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Internacional hosted Atlético Mineiro in a tightly contested encounter that ended without any goals. The halftime score was also 0-0, indicating neither side could break the deadlock in the opening period. Possession was nearly even, with Internacional controlling 52 percent of the ball compared to their opponents 48 percent. Expected goals favored the home team at 1.47 against 0.92 for the visitors. Despite Atlético Mineiro being identified as the stronger side beforehand, the match produced a draw. No red cards occurred, allowing both teams to play with their full squads. The xG differential of 0.55 did not translate into a victory for Internacional. Various factors including defensive solidity on both ends contributed to the stalemate.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Internacional 0-0 Atlético Mineiro. Atlético Mineiro showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was inconsistent with xG values despite the 0.55 differential.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Internacional posted 1.47 xG while Atlético Mineiro recorded 0.92 xG.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the flow or altered the match dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured no distortion from disciplinary actions.
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
Lucas Casagrande
Lucas Casagrande
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
V. Imazu dos Santos
V. Imazu dos Santos
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
A. de Freitas
A. de Freitas
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
P. Belence Alves dos Prazeres Filho
P. Belence Alves dos Prazeres Filho
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
Internacional P. Pezzolano Suárez
P. Pezzolano Suárez
VS
Atlético Mineiro E. Domínguez
E. Domínguez
1.15
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.55
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Remo Rank: 57 D
Palmeiras Rank: 77 D
Flamengo Rank: 76 D
Athletico PR Rank: 65 L
Cruzeiro Rank: 69 L
Bragantino Rank: 63 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Grêmio Rank: 63 W
Remo Rank: 58 D
Bragantino Rank: 63 D
Palmeiras Rank: 75 W
Bahia Rank: 62 D
Vasco da Gama Rank: 61 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.99
66
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Internacional
Atlético Mineiro
Power Score
62.99
66
League Position
16
7
Global Rank
454
357

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.

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vs
Internacional — Opponent-weighted form score
Atlético Mineiro — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Internacional Atlético Mineiro

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Internacional

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Atlético Mineiro

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

Internacional ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Atlético Mineiro
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
49.13
25.10
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.10
49.13
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
Internacional +1.98 Efficiency Index
vs
Atlético Mineiro -1.98 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Internacional
Atlético Mineiro
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.

Internacional
vs
Atlético Mineiro
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Internacional Atlético Mineiro
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
62%
13%
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.
-0.91 vs -0.12
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Internacional Atlético Mineiro
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
13%
62%
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).
-0.12 vs -0.91
Internacional
Atlético Mineiro
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.

–
Internacional
vs
Atlético Mineiro
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Internacional Atlético Mineiro
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
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Internacional 0.45
Atlético Mineiro 0.52
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Internacional Atlético Mineiro
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
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Internacional 0.00
Atlético Mineiro 0.00
Internacional
Atlético Mineiro
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 37'.
  • INL started the game with stronger pressure.
INL Pressure AMN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: INL reached the top pressure at 37' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Internacional INL Home
5 matches
Atlético Mineiro AMN Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
4
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:54:08+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 24 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Beira-Rio
Capacity
50842
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Lucas Casagrande
Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos
Andrey Luiz de Freitas
Paulo Belence Alves dos Prazeres Filho

Statistics

Possession
INL
51%
AMN
49%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
9 Shots 4
51 Dangerous attacks 21
52 Possession 48
6 Corners 5
15 Free kicks 18
5 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

89 Ball Safe 109
3 Goal Kicks 10
9 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
26 Throwins 21
10 Successful Headers 20
2 Injuries 2
11 Dribble Attempts 16
4 Successful Dribbles 10
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63

Attacking

126 Attacks 87
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

42 Long Passes 62
445 Passes 413
371 Successful Passes 333
83 Successful Passes Percentage 81
14 Key Passes 9
17 Successful Long Passes 27
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

4 Saves 3
18 Tackles 14
6 Interceptions 8
45 Duels Won 59

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 14
10 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
18 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Lucas Casagrande

Starting XI ▼

23
Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha Goalkeeper
7.38
12
Anthoni
Anthoni
Goalkeeper77'
6.51
3
Guillermo Maripán
Guillermo Maripán Defender
7.72
15
Bruno Gomes
Bruno Gomes Defender
6.84
18
Juninho
Juninho
Defender90+2'
6.4
25
Gabriel Mercado
Gabriel Mercado Defender
6.99
35
Braian Aguirre
Braian Aguirre Defender
7.71
5
Rodrigo Villagra
Rodrigo Villagra Midfielder
6.83
8
Bruno Henrique
Bruno Henrique Midfielder
6.4
27
Paulinho Paula
Paulinho Paula
Midfielder78'
6.69
10
Alan Patrick
Alan Patrick (C) Midfielder
7.41
31
Allex
Allex
Midfielder90+2'
6.62
26
Alexandro Bernabei
Alexandro Bernabei Midfielder
7.27
28
Vitinho
Vitinho Midfielder
6.79
7
Johan Carbonero
Johan Carbonero Attacker
6.63
17
Niclas Eliasson
Niclas Eliasson
Midfielder78'
6.11
Referee : Lucas Casagrande

Starting XI ▼

22
Everson
Everson (C) Goalkeeper
7.43
4
Ruan
Ruan Defender
6.98
14
Vitor Hugo
Vitor Hugo
Defender63'
7.24
6
Renan Lodi
Renan Lodi Defender
6.85
92
Dudu
Dudu
Attacker64'
6.76
40
Vitão
Vitão Defender
6.83
2
Natanael
Natanael Midfielder
6.66
25
Tomás Pérez
Tomás Pérez Midfielder
6.69
15
Kevin Castaño
Kevin Castaño
Midfielder46'
7.06
36
Kauã Pascini
Kauã Pascini Midfielder
7.32
39
Mamady Cissé
Mamady Cissé Midfielder
6.34
21
Alan Franco
Alan Franco
Midfielder81'
6.74
11
Bernard
Bernard Attacker
7.04
7
Fred
Fred
Midfielder46'
6.63
18
Thiago Borbas
Thiago Borbas Attacker
7.28
27
Alan Minda
Alan Minda Attacker
7.15

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Guillermo Maripán
Argument / 8th Yellowcard
90+10'
90+10'
Event
Kevin Castaño
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
Event
Gabriel Mercado
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
90+9'
Event
Paulinho Paula
Argument / 6th Yellowcard
90+9'
Event
Allex → Alan Patrick 
9th Substitution
90+2'
Event
Juninho → Bruno Gomes
10th Substitution
90+2'
81'
Event
Alan Franco → Mamady Cissé 
8th Substitution
Event
Niclas Eliasson → Johan Carbonero
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Paulinho Paula → Bruno Henrique
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Anthoni → Matheus Cunha
5th Substitution
77'
Event
Rodrigo Villagra
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
72'
69'
Event
Kauã Pascini
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
64'
Event
Dudu → Renan Lodi
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Vitor Hugo  → Ruan
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Fred
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Bruno Gomes
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
48'
46'
Event
Kevin Castaño → Tomás Pérez
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Fred → Bernard
2nd Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Guillermo Maripan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Niclas Eliasson takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Guillermo Maripan.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-0.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Guillermo Maripan.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Castano Gil.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Guillermo Maripan's header is saved.
90
Update Update
Jose Carlos Ferreira Junior comes on for Bruno Gomes da Silva Clevelario.
90
Update Update
On comes Allex, as Alan Patrick Lourenco goes off.
90
Update Update
On comes Allex, off goes Alan Patrick Lourenco.
90
Attempt Attempt
Braian Aguirre takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alan Patrick Lourenco takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Update Update
Offside.
85
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Hugo Franchescoli de Souza attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Update Update
Offside.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Alan Steven Franco Palma comes on for Mamady Cisse.
79
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Eduardo Pereira Rodrigues, Dudu with a left-footed shot misses the target.
78
Update Update
Niclas Eliasson is on, and Johan Carbonero is off.
78
Update Update
Paulo Lucas Santos de Paula is on, and Bruno Henriaque Corsini is off.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Hugo Franchescoli de Souza takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
73
Attempt Attempt
Frederico Rodrigues Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rodrigo Villagra receives a yellow card.
70
Attempt Attempt
Braian Aguirre takes a right-footed shot but misses.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kaua Pascini receives a yellow card.
66
Attempt Attempt
Castano Gil takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
64
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei's left-footed shot is blocked.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Frederico Rodrigues Santos.
63
Update Update
Eduardo Pereira Rodrigues, known as Dudu, comes on for Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos.
62
Update Update
On Vitor Hugo Franchescoli de Souza, off Ruan Tressoldi Netto.
61
Attempt Attempt
Johan Carbonero takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
Alan Minda takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Braian Aguirre takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
57
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Mercado attempts a header but misses the shot.
55
Attempt Attempt
Guillermo Maripan attempts a header but misses the shot.
50
Attempt Attempt
Ruan Tressoldi Netto attempts a header but misses the shot.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Bruno Henriaque Corsini.
46
Substitution Substitution
Frederico Rodrigues Santos is substituted off for Bernard Anicio Caldeira Duarte.
46
Update Update
On comes Castano Gil, off goes Tomas Perez.
43
Update Update
Offside.
40
Attempt Attempt
Braian Aguirre takes a left-footed shot but misses.
38
Update Update
Offside.
36
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Naum takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
35
Update Update
Offside.
33
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Henriaque Corsini takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
27
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei takes a left-footed shot but misses.
25
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei takes a left-footed shot but misses.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
Ruan Tressoldi Netto's header is saved.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Alan Minda took a right-footed shot, but it was saved.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Gomes da Silva Clevelario takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
4
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Gomes da Silva Clevelario attempts a header but misses the shot.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Lucas Casagrande.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Internacional 0-0 Atlético Mineiro. Structural assessment: Atlético Mineiro 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.