FORTALEZA, Brazil (Interstat) — A struggling Internacional side looks to break a lengthy winless streak when it visits Ceará SC on Thursday in a Carioca Série A fixture.

The matchup at Castelão Stadium pits a home team in solid form against a visiting club desperate for a victory. Internacional (2-5-3 in its last 10) has not won since a 1-0 home victory over this same Ceará side on July 20. Its most recent outing was a 2-2 draw with Bahia on Nov. 8.

In contrast, Ceará (4-3-3 in its last 10) is coming off a 1-0 road win against Paulista on Nov. 9 and has lost just once in its previous five matches. The team’s recent success has been built on a stout defense, conceding just three goals over that stretch.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Internacional is projected to snap its skid with a narrow 1-0 victory, mirroring the scoreline from their last encounter.

The game is a crucial one for Internacional’s aspirations in the league as it seeks to climb the table. Following this contest, Internacional will host Santos on Nov. 24. Ceará, aiming to continue its positive run, will travel to face Mirassol FC on Nov. 24.