Serie A
Internacional and Remo will meet at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre on August 18, 2026 at 02:00 UTC in matchday 23 of the Brazilian Serie A. With both teams positioned in the lower reaches of the league, the encounter carries critical importance for both sides in their efforts to move away from the relegation zone.
Standings and Form
After 22 matches, Internacional sits in 17th place with 23 points, while Remo occupies 18th with 22 points. The home side has recorded 5 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, scoring 23 goals and conceding 27, while Remo has 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, with 26 goals scored and 36 conceded. In their last five matches, Internacional shows LLLDD with no wins, while Remo displays a more volatile WLWLD run. Both teams' previous league matches ended in draws; Remo drew on August 8, while Internacional did so on August 9.
Head-to-Head History
The most recent Serie A meeting between the two came on February 26, 2026, when Remo drew 1-1 with Internacional. Looking back further, in Copa do Brasil in 2018, Internacional won 2-1 away at Remo, while their 2014 encounter ended in a convincing 6-1 victory for Internacional. The average goal difference in recent head-to-head matches stands at just 0.5 goals, indicating a competitive balance.
Absences and Expected Squad
Internacional faces notable absences due to disciplinary action and injuries affecting seven players in the back, hamstring, ankle, and hip areas. This situation may force Paulo Pezzolano Suárez to make rotations in his 3-4-2-1 setup. On Remo's side, Tchamba is unavailable, while other players are sidelined with muscle injuries and torn ligaments. Leonardo Condé's 4-2-3-1 system is expected to rely on attacking options like Gabriel Taliari, Leonel Picco, and Alef Manga. At Internacional, Alan Patrick, Alerrandro, and Bruno Henrique are among the key names.
Data-Driven Prediction
Expected goals data shows both teams struggle to convert the chances they create: Gabriel Taliari averages 0.38 xG over his last 10 Serie A matches for Remo, while Alerrandro registers 0.41 for Internacional. In head-to-head terms, Leonel Picco (0.56 xGOT) and Alan Patrick (0.61 xGOT) stand out. Remo finishing under 3.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 league matches, combined with Internacional staying under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches, strengthens the prospect of a low-scoring encounter. Both teams struggle to start quickly; in recent matches, Remo typically scores between the 0-15 and 15-30 minute marks, while Internacional scores in the 15-30 minute window. These patterns could point to a decisive moment in the first half of the match.