Goiás vs Internacional Prediction: Internacional should worry about the league, too

This Round 22 match features the 14th and 15th-placed teams, separated by just one point. Internacional is doing sensationally in the Copa Libertadores and, this week, made it through to the semi-finals. The Gaúchos seem to have put the league on the back seat to be in the best condition for the Copa Libertadores matches. The problem is that Coudet's team is only four points above the relegation zone, so Inter has to start worrying about the Brasileirão. The first leg of the semi-finals will be played at the end of September, so the Colorado must pick up as many points as possible in the next few rounds to save players again around the Copa Libertadores dates. For this match with Goiás, the players could be a little tired but will be motivated after the win against Bolívar. The home team, the Esmeraldino, hasn't lost for seven games in the Série A and seems to be on the right track with solid collective displays. A win for Goiás would be important because the schedule will get tough after this match against Internacional. Armando Evangelista's team will play against Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Botafogo in the next three rounds, and they risk slipping back into the Z4.

A draw at the Corinthians ground in the last round once again showed Goiás is breathing confidence. The Esmeraldino went ahead through Guilherme's penalty, but Maycon equalized for Corinthians in the 82nd minute after an individual error by Willian Oliveira, who lost the ball in a dangerous area. Until that unfortunate move, Goiás controlled the game at the Neo Química Arena. At home, the Alviverde has three wins, four draws, and three defeats in ten games. The record isn't impressive, but it has been improving, as Goiás has not lost at home in the last four matches. This meeting with Internacional won't be easy, but a win for the home team is possible.

Before beating Bolívar at home in the Copa Libertadores, the Gaúchos had drawn 0-0 with Flamengo at the Maracanã. Despite the rotation made with the Bolivians in mind, the team did well against the Cariocas, not giving them much space to create danger apart from one or two chances. We don't know which players Coudet will field in the match against Goiás. Some fatigue in the players is likely. The Colorado, at least, must pick a point, as its position in the league is beginning to look shaky.

I'm leaning more towards a draw in this game, but if there is a winner, the home team has my preference. I'm using a Double Chance for Goiás with less than 4 goals scored. Only Vasco da Gama has scored fewer goals than these two teams in the Série A, so that's something to consider.