RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Fluminense and Internacional will meet Saturday in a Carioca Série A clash at the Maracanã, with both sides looking to regain momentum after recent losses.

Fluminense (12-10-5), the home side, is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama on Monday. Internacional (5-8-7) also seeks a rebound after falling 1-0 to Bahia on Wednesday. The visitors have managed just one win in their last five matches across all competitions.

The most recent head-to-head favors the hosts; Fluminense secured a 2-0 victory over Internacional on June 1.

In the Carioca Série A table, Fluminense’s record positions them more favorably than an Internacional side that has struggled for consistency. However, a statistical projection from Interstat anticipates a tightly contested affair, simulating a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Fluminense will prepare for a two-leg series against Ceará SC, beginning Wednesday. Internacional’s next fixture is Nov. 2 at home against Atletico Mineiro.

Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. local time.