Corinthians vs Internacional Prediction: The Timão must win

The Paulistas host Internacional in a decisive game where they can't afford to drop points. Corinthians is in a difficult situation, occupying a place in the relegation zone, so only victory matters. However, Inter is in good form and hasn't lost in eight games. 

Corinthians played a midweek game and lost to Flamengo in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-finals. A 1-0 away defeat is a result that gives Ramón Díaz's men hope of reaching the final. Both teams had good chances to score, and the game deserved more goals. In the last round of the Brasileirão, Corinthians lost the Majestic Derby to São Paulo in a match to forget. The Timão was beaten 3-1 by its rival, ended the game with nine players, and couldn't get out of 18th place. The next game will be tricky, as Internacional enjoys a positive run of form.

The Colorado hosted and beat Vitória 3-1 to climb to seventh place in the standings. Internacional has 45 points and one game less played than Bahia and São Paulo, the teams immediately above. The Gaúchos want to return to the Copa Libertadores, and at the moment, that goal is perfectly possible. The top four teams will qualify directly for the group stage, while the fifth and sixth will play in the qualifying round. Flamengo is in fourth place with 48 points and one game in hand, precisely against Internacional. It won't be easy to maintain the unbeaten run against Corinthians. The home team will give everything, and Inter will need a strong performance in a stadium where only leader Botafogo has won.

Corinthians hosts Internacional at the worst possible time, as the Gaúchos are going through their best moment of the season. However, the Paulistas must win as they are in the relegation zone with only nine games left to play in the Brasileirão. Corinthians' loyal fans could be decisive, pushing the players to victory. The Timão has only lost once at home in the league but has drawn seven times. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Corinthians with a maximum of three goals scored.