Preview: Santos vs Internacional Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026

The Colorado are undefeated in their last eight fixtures against the Pexie.

Santos FC are now going to have a face-off against SC Internacional for their matchweek 7 contest of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is going to be an intense clash, taking place at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium.

The Pexie are coming in after securing a 1-1 draw against Corinthians in their last league fixture. It was a close fixture, where they secured a point.

With just one win in six Brazilian Serie A matches, Santos FC are in 13th place on the league table. Their performances have not been top-notch, but being at home for the next one will surely keep them at an advantage.

SC Internacional have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches. They are going to be under pressure for their next one.

They were handed a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Bahia in their previous matchup. The Colorado are in last place on the Campeonato Série A points and are yet to secure a win in the competition this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santos, Brazil
• Stadium: Urbano Caldeira Stadium
• Date: Thursday, March 19
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 AM IST/ 12:30 AM GMT (Wednesday, Mar 18; 07:30 PM ET/ 04:30 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Santos: D-L-W-D-D

Internacional: D-L-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Gabriel Barbosa (Santos FC)

Gabriel Barbosa has now scored in back-to-back matches for Santos FC and will yet again play an important role in the attacking front for his side. He has scored three goals in three Brazilian Serie A games this season. With the ball at his feet, he is going to threaten the opponent’s defence at all times.

A tradicional comemoração de Gabigol no #ClássicoAlvinegro… ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/OrUfEBowVY

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) March 15, 2026

Alan Patrick (Internacional)

Alan Patrick will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance so that SC Internacional can secure their first win in the ongoing campaign of the Campeonato Serie A. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of helping his side in the final third, making him a crucial part of the squad.

Match Facts

• Internacional are winless in the Brazilian Serie A this season.
• Santos FC are on a three-game unbeaten run.
• The Pexie have failed to secure a win in their last eight fixtures against Colorado.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos FC to win @13/10 Coral
• Neymar to score @33/20 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Ze Rafael, Vinicius Lira and Gabriel Bontempo are not going to be in action for Santos FC. They are injured. Luan Peres is suspended.

Internacional will not have Paulinho Paula in action due to his suspension.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 48

Santos won: 13

Internacional won: 18

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Santos predicted lineup (3-1-4-2)

Brazao (GK); Frias, Ivaldo, Veríssimo; Olive; Rony, Bontempo, Henrique, Barreal; Neymar, Barbosa

Internacional predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rochet (GK); Aguirre, Mercado, Gabriel, Bahia; Henrique, Ronaldo; Carbonero, Alan Patrick, Bernabei; Borre

Match Prediction

The hosts will be gunning for a win here, and Colorado will be under pressure. Santos FC are likely to come out on top to outplay SC Internacional in their upcoming Brazilian Serie A contest.

Prediction: Santos 2-1 Internacional

Telecast Details

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