Palmeiras vs Internacional preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Allianz Parque Sun, 9 Aug - 7:00 PM
Serie A
PalmeirasPAL
0 – 0
InternacionalINL
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 7:00 PM
Round 22 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Palmeiras 0–0 Internacional. The match ended in a draw. Palmeiras 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 Palmeiras 1.5 – 0.4 Internacional. Possession was 62%–38%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Palmeiras 0-0 Internacional. Palmeiras showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall match expectations.
  • xG alignment: The final draw outcome was not consistent with the expected goals figures.
  • Market alignment: The result proved aligned with market projections.
  • xG expectations: Palmeiras recorded one point four nine expected goals against Internacional zero point three six.
  • Event impact: No second half adjustments or major events changed the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued resulting in zero distortion from discipline.
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
D. de Oliveira Lacerda
D. de Oliveira Lacerda
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
N. Oliveira
N. Oliveira
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
D. Pagung
D. Pagung
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. Alves Júnior
P. Alves Júnior
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
Palmeiras A. Moreira Ferreira
A. Moreira Ferreira
VS
Internacional P. Pezzolano Suárez
P. Pezzolano Suárez
2.26
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.11
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 64 L
Coritiba Rank: 59 W
Chapecoense Rank: 53 W
Flamengo Rank: 76 W
Cruzeiro Rank: 70 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Flamengo Rank: 76 D
Athletico PR Rank: 64 L
Cruzeiro Rank: 68 L
Bragantino Rank: 64 L
Vitória Rank: 62 L
Vasco da Gama Rank: 63 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
76.3
64.23
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Palmeiras
Internacional
Power Score
76.3
64.23
League Position
1
16
Global Rank
135
450

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

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

Palmeiras

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

Palmeiras ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Internacional
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.81
26.97
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.97
40.81
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
Palmeiras +1.18 Efficiency Index
vs
Internacional -1.18 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Palmeiras
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.

Palmeiras
vs
Internacional
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Palmeiras Internacional
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
16%
6%
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.
-0.23 vs -0.02
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Palmeiras Internacional
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
16%
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).
-0.02 vs -0.23
Palmeiras
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.

–
Palmeiras
vs
Internacional
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Palmeiras 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
—
—
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
Palmeiras 0.33
Internacional 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Palmeiras 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
—
—
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
Palmeiras 0.00
Internacional 0.00
Palmeiras
Internacional
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • PAL had peak pressure around 84'.
  • PAL started the game with stronger pressure.
PAL Pressure INL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: PAL reached the top pressure at 84' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Palmeiras PAL Home
5 matches
Internacional INL Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
9
+5
Goal Difference
-5
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:50:00+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 22 · Regular Season
Stadium
Allianz Parque
Capacity
43713
Attendance
38778
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Davi de Oliveira Lacerda
Nailton Oliveira
Douglas Pagung
Paulo Roberto Alves Júnior

Statistics

Possession
PAL
58%
INL
42%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 0
10 Shots 4
66 Dangerous attacks 25
62 Possession 38
5 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

76 Ball Safe 93
5 Goal Kicks 15
11 Goal Attempts 4
4 Substitutions 4
23 Throwins 20
26 Successful Headers 17
0 Injuries 5
7 Dribble Attempts 19
3 Successful Dribbles 8
43 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42

Attacking

132 Attacks 109
1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

39 Long Passes 70
546 Passes 344
461 Successful Passes 258
84 Successful Passes Percentage 75
16 Key Passes 8
17 Successful Long Passes 30
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43

Defensive

2 Saves 2
15 Tackles 9
15 Interceptions 14
60 Duels Won 45

Build-up

37 Total Crosses 7
11 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Davi de Oliveira Lacerda

Starting XI ▼

1
Carlos Miguel
Carlos Miguel Goalkeeper
7.31
2
Alexander Barboza
Alexander Barboza Defender
7.59
26
Murilo
Murilo Defender
7.01
32
Emiliano Martínez
Emiliano Martínez Defender
7.94
4
Agustín Giay
Agustín Giay
Defender77'
6.82
8
Andreas Pereira
Andreas Pereira Midfielder
7.55
17
Marlon Freitas
Marlon Freitas Midfielder
7.21
22
Joaquín Piquerez
Joaquín Piquerez (C) Midfielder
7.25
40
Allan
Allan Midfielder
7
7
Felipe Anderson
Felipe Anderson
Midfielder77'
6.36
11
Jhon Arias
Jhon Arias Attacker
7.63
18
Mauricio
Mauricio Attacker
6.92
42
José Manuel López
José Manuel López
Attacker58'
6.76
19
Ramón Sosa
Ramón Sosa Attacker
6.44
9
Vitor Roque
Vitor Roque
Attacker58'
6.51
Referee : Davi de Oliveira Lacerda

Starting XI ▼

23
Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha Goalkeeper
6.95
3
Guillermo Maripán
Guillermo Maripán Defender
7.76
4
Félix Torres
Félix Torres Defender
7.44
15
Bruno Gomes
Bruno Gomes Defender
6.81
6
Matheus Bahia
Matheus Bahia Midfielder
6.88
35
Braian Aguirre
Braian Aguirre
Defender63'
6.62
8
Bruno Henrique
Bruno Henrique Midfielder
6.69
16
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Midfielder77'
6.45
27
Paulinho Paula
Paulinho Paula Midfielder
6.91
28
Vitinho
Vitinho Midfielder
6.8
7
Johan Carbonero
Johan Carbonero Attacker
6.61
49
João Bezerra
João Bezerra
Attacker88'
10
Alan Patrick
Alan Patrick (C) Attacker
6.82
18
Juninho
Juninho
Defender77'
6.66
26
Alexandro Bernabei
Alexandro Bernabei Attacker
7.55

Events

2ND-HALF
88'
Event
João Bezerra → Johan Carbonero
8th Substitution
Event
Felipe Anderson → Allan
4th Substitution
77'
Event
Agustín Giay → Emiliano Martínez
5th Substitution
77'
77'
Event
Juninho → Alan Patrick 
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Ronaldo → Bruno Henrique
7th Substitution
72'
Event
Matheus Cunha
Time wasting / 4th Yellowcard
70'
Event
Braian Aguirre
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
63'
Event
Braian Aguirre → Matheus Bahia
3rd Substitution
Event
José Manuel López → Mauricio
1st Substitution
58'
Event
Vitor Roque → Ramón Sosa
2nd Substitution
58'
52'
Event
Paulinho Paula
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Murilo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
39'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Jose Manuel Lopez attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Naum takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
João Pedro Bezerra de Oliveira Lo comes on for Johan Carbonero.
86
Attempt Attempt
Murilo Cerqueira Paim takes a header shot, but it misses the target.
82
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
80
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
80
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Update Update
Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes comes on for Allan.
77
Update Update
Agustin Giay is on, and Emiliano Martinez is off.
77
Substitution Substitution
Jose Carlos Ferreira Junior is substituted off for Alan Patrick Lourenco.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Attempt Attempt
Vitor Naum takes a right-footed shot but misses.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Matheus Cunha receives a yellow card.
71
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira takes a right-footed shot but misses.
71
Attempt Attempt
Allan takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
70
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Braian Aguirre.
69
Update Update
Offside.
68
Attempt Attempt
Jose Manuel Lopez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Attempt Attempt
Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
63
Update Update
Braian Aguirre comes on for Matheus Bahia.
58
Update Update
Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is on, and Ramon Sosa Acosta is off.
58
Update Update
On comes Jose Manuel Lopez, off goes Mauricio Magalhaes Prado.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Paulo Lucas Santos de Paula.
51
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Magalhaes Prado takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
51
Attempt Attempt
Mauricio Magalhaes Prado takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
49
Update Update
Offside.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
48
Attempt Attempt
Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Arias takes a shot with another body part but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Arias takes a shot with another body part but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Murilo Cerqueira Paim.
32
Attempt Attempt
Johan Carbonero takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
30
Attempt Attempt
Alan Patrick Lourenco has a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
29
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
27
Attempt Attempt
Allan takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Allan Head Shot Blocked
27
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
19
Update Update
Offside.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
15
Attempt Attempt
Allan takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
12
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullua attempts a header but misses the shot.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Alexandro Bernabei attempts a header but misses the shot.
4
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Davi de Oliveira Lacerda.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Palmeiras 0-0 Internacional. Structural assessment: Palmeiras 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.