In a weekend match in week 7, on Sun May 22nd, Cuiabá hosts Internacional at Arena Pantanal in a clash of these two closely matched Serie A teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Cuiabá recorded a 1-2 loss against São Paulo. Jenison struck first for Cuiabá in the 33rd minute, then Jonathan Calleri tied it up for São Paulo in the 66th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 82nd minute on a goal by Nikão. Cuiabá is looking for direction having 2 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while 11th placed Internacional is fresh off their 2-2 draw against Corinthians. Alan Patrick struck first for Internacional in the 25th minute, but Raul Pereira Bicalho got the equalizer for Corinthians in the 30th minute . Internacional is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Cuiabá won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Internacional’s most prolific scorer has been Alexandre. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. Cuiabá is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Élton and Rodriguinho each only have 1 goal in their last five.