Santos vs Internacional Prediction 24.07.2025
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Santos vs Internacional Prediction
Santos vs Internacional Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 11 of the Brazilian Serie A, set for Saturday, July 27 at Vila Belmiro. After last week’s humbling loss, Santos are desperate for redemption. But they’re up against an Internacional side quietly gaining momentum. In this article, we’ll dive into form, stats, and give you our best Brazilian Serie A Predictions from the XpertStats analysts.
- Internacional are on a six-match unbeaten streak against Santos
- Santos are coming off a heavy 3-0 defeat to Mirassol
- Neymar Jr expected to feature again despite controversy
- Corner stats suggest strong value in high totals
Santos are licking their wounds after a 3-0 embarrassment at the hands of Mirassol. Neymar Jr, back in the spotlight, wasn’t shy about voicing his frustrations post-match aiming fire both at the media and his teammates. The defeat snapped what looked like a promising revival, especially after edging out Flamengo just two games prior. Now back in the relegation zone, the pressure is cranked. With Gil still out due to a hip issue, and little time to regroup, this match feels like a litmus test. Can Neymar and company steady the ship before it sinks further?
But it’s not all gloom. Prior to the Mirassol meltdown, Santos were showing signs of life. Two wins in three, including that shocker over Flamengo, gave fans a bit of hope. Igor Vinicius returns, and Neymar is set to start again. If they can shake off the noise and regroup, this team has enough firepower to challenge. Still, it’s hard to ignore the inconsistency. One good game, one disaster. Which Santos will show up on Saturday?
On the other side, Internacional are starting to look like themselves again. Sunday’s 1-0 grind against Ceara was their second straight win, something that’s been rare this season. That said, their overall form still reads just four wins in 14. Injuries continue to plague the squad with Bruno Gomes out until October, Rochet still sidelined, and Borré doubtful. Yet, somehow, Roger Machado has them ticking again. Credit where it’s due.
Let’s not forget the history either. Internacional haven’t lost to Santos in their last six meetings. One of those? A 7-1 demolition. Sure, that kind of blowout might not be on the cards again, but confidence matters. And right now, the Reds have it. They sit just two points outside the top 10 and, with Santos reeling, this feels like a golden opportunity to keep climbing. Add in their solid corner numbers, and this could be one of those cagey, stats-driven showdowns that turns late.
Santos’ corner stats are impossible to ignore. They average a whopping 12 corners per match, and an eye-catching 67% of their games go over 9.5 corners. That’s already strong. But when you add Internacional to the mix, it becomes even more compelling. The visitors aren’t far behind, with an average of 9.43 corners per match and a 71% hit rate for this line. That’s a lot of corner action. Santos also concede 6.17 corners per game, suggesting their matches have plenty of back-and-forth attacking plays. Internacional are no strangers to pressing either, even away from home. With both teams needing points, this could be a tense, open affair. Neymar’s presence means more attacking involvement from Santos, while Internacional’s confidence from two straight wins will push them forward too. All signs point toward another double-digit corner outcome. Over 9.5 corners looks like a sharp angle for value hunters.
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