Brasileirão Season Finale: Internacional Fights for Survival, RB Bragantino Chases Sudamericana Spot
In the final round of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Internacional will host RB Bragantino in a high-stakes encounter. Internacional faces a crucial relegation battle, while RB Bragantino aims for a victory to secure a Copa Sudamericana qualification spot. The outcome of this match will directly determine both teams' final league positions.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This match marks the final round of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, with significant implications for both teams. Home side Internacional is currently in the relegation zone, sitting in 18th place with 41 points. They desperately need a home victory and hope for other results to go their way to avoid dropping to Série B. Meanwhile, visitors RB Bragantino, in 9th place with 48 points, are looking to solidify or improve their position for a Copa Sudamericana qualification spot. The Brasileirão rules dictate that the top six teams (or additional spots via Copa do Brasil winner) qualify for the Copa Libertadores, while the next six best-placed teams earn a spot in the Copa Sudamericana, and the bottom four are relegated. Therefore, for Internacional, this is a do-or-die battle for survival, while RB Bragantino will push hard for a strong finish to the season.
Recent Form
Internacional's recent form has been inconsistent, with a 50% loss rate in their last 6 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matches and consecutive defeats in their most recent league outings. Over their last 10 games, they have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, indicating a struggle for form, particularly with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per match. In contrast, RB Bragantino comes into this match in stronger form, having won 4 and lost 2 of their last 6 games. They have averaged 1.5 goals scored per game and maintained a relatively tight defense, conceding only 0.83 goals per game. While RB Bragantino has struggled in away fixtures this season, they secured a resounding 4-0 victory against Vitória in their last match, boosting their morale.
Key Players & Injury News
Internacional's attacking prowess heavily relies on the playmaking and scoring abilities of Alan Patrick, who has been one of their top goalscorers and assisters in the 2025 season. Rafael Santos Borré and Vitinho are also vital contributors to their offensive efforts. For RB Bragantino, forward Jhonatan Jowjow is a central figure, leading the team in both goals and assists, while Isidro Pitta and Eduardo Sasha are crucial goal-scorers. As of now, there are no significant new injury reports specifically for this upcoming match. The full squad availability for both teams will be a significant factor, and any last-minute injury news should be monitored closer to kick-off.