Internacional vs Flamengo preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estadio Beira-Rio Today - 10:30 PM
Serie A
Internacional INL
Flamengo FLA
KICKOFF : Today - 10:30 PM
Round 21 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The upcoming clash in the Serie A pits Internacional against Flamengo at the Estadio Beira-Rio during the 2026 campaign. Flamengo enters as the stronger side based on power ratings that favor them by a notable margin. Domestic standings place the hosts in 16th while the guests occupy second position. Recent form assessments highlight advantages for the traveling team in their preparations. Squad selections and depth will play crucial roles in how each side manages the game flow. Efficiency metrics appear unavailable at this stage for detailed comparison. Transitional phases and set piece executions carry potential importance given the data constraints. xG related variables show low confidence levels from proxy sources.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Flamengo holds a 13.6 point power advantage over Internacional.
  • Form: Away side leads with a form score of 22.11 compared to home's 8.33.
  • Squad: Flamengo is identified as the stronger team in this matchup.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transitional play details are not specified in available metrics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used.
  • xVariable: Power scores indicate Flamengo at 76.17 and Internacional at 62.56.
  • Market: Internacional 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Flamengo 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Internacional E. Conde Quintana
E. Conde Quintana
VS
Flamengo J. Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim
J. Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim
1.11
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.95
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletico PR Rank: 64 L
Cruzeiro Rank: 68 L
Bragantino Rank: 65 L
Vitória Rank: 62 L
Vasco da Gama Rank: 61 W
Coritiba Rank: 60 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
São Paulo Rank: 63 D
Chapecoense Rank: 52 W
Coritiba Rank: 60 W
Palmeiras Rank: 77 L
Athletico PR Rank: 66 D
Grêmio Rank: 63 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 3 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Internacional
0%
Draw
0%
Away Flamengo
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.56
76.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Internacional
Flamengo
Power Score
62.56
76.17
League Position
16
2
Global Rank
488
135

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

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
Flamengo FLA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
3
Draws
3
2
Losses
0
Goals
6
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
6
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-28T00:05:37+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
A. Spier Souza
12 A. Spier Souza
F. Torres Caicedo
4 F. Torres Caicedo
G. Maripán Loaysa
3 G. Maripán Loaysa
J. Ferreira Junior
18 J. Ferreira Junior
V. Naum dos Santos
28 V. Naum dos Santos
B. Gomes da Silva Clevelário
15 B. Gomes da Silva Clevelário
R. Villagra
5 R. Villagra
Matheus Bahia
6 Matheus Bahia
J. Carbonero Balanta
7 J. Carbonero Balanta
Alexandro Bernabei
26 Alexandro Bernabei
A. Barra Mansa Realino de Souza
9 A. Barra Mansa Realino de Souza
A. Rossi
1 A. Rossi
A. Lobo Silva
26 A. Lobo Silva
L. Pereira
4 L. Pereira
V. da Silva Matos
44 V. da Silva Matos
E. Leite de Souza Junior
22 E. Leite de Souza Junior
J. Frello Filho
21 J. Frello Filho
E. Pulgar Farfán
5 E. Pulgar Farfán
B. Pinto
27 B. Pinto
G. De Arrascaeta Benedetti
10 G. De Arrascaeta Benedetti
S. Dias Lino
16 S. Dias Lino
P. Abreu dos Santos
9 P. Abreu dos Santos

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 29, 2026, 10:30 PM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 21 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Beira-Rio
Capacity
50842
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Matheus Delgado Candançan
Guilherme Dias Camilo
Evandro de Melo Lima
João Vitor Gobi

Expected Lineup

Referee : Matheus Delgado Candançan

Starting XI ▼

12
Anthoni
Anthoni Goalkeeper
6.72
6
Matheus Bahia
Matheus Bahia Midfielder
6.67
7
Johan Carbonero
Johan Carbonero Midfielder
7
26
Alexandro Bernabei
Alexandro Bernabei Midfielder
7.17
28
Vitinho
Vitinho Midfielder
6.87
9
Alerrandro
Alerrandro Centre Forward
6.7
3
Guillermo Maripán
Guillermo Maripán Centre Back
6.35
4
Félix Torres
Félix Torres Right Back
6.81
5
Rodrigo Villagra
Rodrigo Villagra Central Midfield
6.83
15
Bruno Gomes
Bruno Gomes Central Midfield
6.99
18
Juninho
Juninho Left Back
6.24
Referee : Matheus Delgado Candançan

Starting XI ▼

1
Agustín Rossi
Agustín Rossi Goalkeeper
6.99
9
Pedro
Pedro Centre Forward
7.43
4
Léo Pereira
Léo Pereira Left Back
7.22
5
Erick Pulgar
Erick Pulgar Defensive Midfield
6.85
22
Emerson Royal
Emerson Royal Right Back
6.94
10
Giorgian de Arrascaeta
Giorgian de Arrascaeta Attacking Midfield
7.22
16
Samuel Lino
Samuel Lino Right Wing
7.21
21
Jorginho
Jorginho Defensive Midfield
7.13
26
Alex Sandro
Alex Sandro Left Back
6.65
27
Bruno Henrique
Bruno Henrique Left Wing
6.73
44
Vitão
Vitão Right Back
6.88

CONCLUSION

Players from both sides will line up with clear objectives in this league fixture. The home team must overcome positional challenges to compete effectively against higher ranked opposition. Flamengo's superior form and power metrics suggest they could control proceedings from the outset. Limited information on efficiencies and transitions leaves room for in-game adjustments by coaches. Set piece opportunities might emerge as decisive factors despite the low data confidence. Squad rotations and individual performances will shape the outcome in this regular season encounter. Expectations center on a competitive battle at the Beira-Rio venue where home advantage could prove vital for Internacional.