Palmeiras and Internacional played out a goalless 0-0 draw in the Brasileirão Série A. The match finished level after ninety minutes with neither side able to find the net despite clear differences in attacking output.

First Half Flow

The opening period produced several early incidents but no goals. Throw-ins and set pieces dominated the initial exchanges. Internacional registered the first notable shot through Alexandro Bernabei while Palmeiras responded with efforts from Andrade Allan Elias and Alexander Barboza. Corners began to mount for the home side as the half progressed. Yellow cards were shown to three Internacional players and one Palmeiras player before the break. Offsides were called twice for each team. The half ended with the score still 0-0 and both coaches likely satisfied with their defensive organization.

Statistical Breakdown

Expected goals told the clearest story of the contest. Palmeiras posted 1.17 xG compared with just 0.2 for Internacional. Shots on target finished 3-2 in favor of the home team. Palmeiras recorded five corners to Internacional’s two. Fouls totaled eleven for Palmeiras and sixteen for Internacional. Yellow cards ended 1-3. Player shot counts highlighted the home side’s greater volume: Andrade Allan Elias and Andreas Pereira each had five attempts while Alexander Barboza, Marlon Freitas and Jhon Arias also featured. Internacional’s main threat came from Alexandro Bernabei with four shots including one on target. Johan Carbonero also registered a shot on target. Home players Vitor Roque, Andrade Allan Elias and Mauricio Magalhaes Prado each had one shot on target. Injury time added two minutes.

Second Half and Takeaway

The second half followed a similar pattern with both teams prioritizing structure over risk. No further goals arrived and the final whistle confirmed the stalemate. Palmeiras controlled more of the attacking territory according to the xG and shot metrics yet could not break down a compact Internacional defense. The visitors stayed disciplined and limited clear chances despite conceding possession and territory. The result leaves both sides with a point from a hard-fought Brazilian top-flight encounter. For the latest scores, detailed stats and expert tips visit AltBets.