Juventude (home)
- Juventude welcome Internacional to Caxias do Sul on Saturday for the EC Juventude vs SC Internacional RS prediction clash.
- Juventude are 18th in Série A on 21 points.
- They have lost their two most recent league games.
- Coach Thiago Carpini, who took over in August, has worked on making the team compact and disciplined in defence.
- Two potential second strikers, the veteran Gilberto and Nenê, have been unavailable through injury.
- Enmerson Batalla is Juventude’s main goal threat and is dangerous from set plays.
- Taliari adds directness and pops up with goals and assists when they break forward.
Internacional (away)
- Internacional are 13th in Série A with 27 points from 23 games.
- Internacional have lost four of their last five matches, which is a crucial consideration for this EC Juventude vs SC Internacional RS preview.
- They have the superior squad with players like Alan Patrick providing creativity and goals.
- Rafael Borré is their main striker and a constant threat when on form.
- Keeper Sergio Rochet has made a couple of costly mistakes recently.
- Pablo Fernandez is in interim charge after Roger Machado was sacked following the Gre‑Nal.
Head-to-Head
- Internacional dominate the all-time record between the two clubs, and that will be significant in our EC Juventude vs SC Internacional RS prediction.
- Inter beat Juventude 3-1 in April 2025.
- Juventude have managed a handful of draws or wins in the last 10 - 20 meetings.
Key Players
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Juventude:
- Enmerson Batalla - threat from set plays and comfortable on the ball.
- Taliari - direct, contributes with goals and assists.
- Gilberto / Nenê - second-striker options currently sidelined by injury.
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Internacional:
- Alan Patrick - top scorer and creative hub.
- Rafael Borré - reliable goalscorer.
- Sergio Rochet - goalkeeper whose recent errors have cost points.
- Johan Carbonero - provides width and chances from deep.
Betting Insights
- Odds favour the away team with Juventude +260 and the draw at +230, but our EC Juventude vs SC Internacional RS betting tips suggest caution due to unpredictable form.
- Backing under 2.5 goals is available at -163 and looks sensible given both teams’ recent finishing form.
- Coaching uncertainty at Internacional could blunt their possession-based game.
- Juventude are likely to sit deep and look to frustrate and hit on set pieces.
- Cool, possibly rainy weather in Caxias do Sul may favour a more direct game and raise the value of set-piece situations.
Prediction
- Expect a tight, low-scoring game with Internacional slightly favoured but confidence low - this is reflected in the EC Juventude vs SC Internacional RS prediction.
- The likeliest outcomes are a narrow Inter win or a draw.
- Recommended angle: under 2.5 goals and keep an eye on set-piece opportunities.
