Internacional vs Criciúma Prediction: Who can beat Inter?

Fifth-placed Internacional hosts 14th-placed Criciúma in a Round 32 match. The Gaúchos have made a fantastic recovery after being close to the relegation zone in August. They haven't lost in twelve games, and the target of qualifying for the Copa Libertadores is closer. Criciúma is only three points above the Z4, so the situation is still unsafe for the Santa Catarina club.

The Colorado continues its unbeaten run, but only just, as the equalizer against Flamengo only came in the 89th minute through Enner Valencia. Finally, Inter has no more games in hand to play after a very troubled campaign due to the climate tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul. The Beira-Rio was under repair for months, and the Gaúchos could now be fighting for the title if they didn't have to play in neutral stadiums. Anyway, it is still possible to finish in the top four and qualify for the Copa Libertadores group stage, something the club failed to achieve last year.

The Tiger drew 1-1 at home to São Paulo but was very close to victory. The Paulistas equalized in the 87th minute with an excellent shot from outside the area by Liziero. Criciúma scored in the 22nd minute through Vizeu, who took advantage of successive mistakes by the visitors' defenders to put the ball in the net. The Catarinenses managed to control the lead for over an hour, so the final result was disappointing. Even so, the Coalmen can be proud of their last two matches, as they haven't lost to leader Botafogo and sixth-placed São Paulo.

Internacional's unbeaten run will end one day, but it's unlikely to happen against Criciúma. Inter has never lost to Criciúma at home, and that's another reason to expect the home team to win. Still, surprising results have occurred in recent rounds, and strange things can happen in the Brasileirão. I'm betting on Internacional to win with a maximum of four goals scored in the match to increase the odds.