Internacional lineup today: starting lineup and absences for game against Caxias - 01/31/2026 - News Room USA

O International visits Caxias this Saturday (31/01), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Centenário, for the sixth and final round of the group stage of the Campeonato Gaúcho 2026. The match will be broadcast on SporTV, on closed TV, and Premiere, on pay-per-view.

Colorado is doing well in the state. Leader of Group A with 12 points, Inter depends only on themselves to confirm first place. The team is coming off a remarkable victory in the Gre-Nal classic, 4-2, but debuted in the Brazilian Championship with a 1-0 defeat at home to Athletico-PR.

Thinking about the season and with the classification well underway, coach Paulo Pezzolano is evaluating the possibility of preserving some starters. The coach has already highlighted that the entire squad is prepared, indicating the chance of rotation in this final round of the first phase.

Even with possible changes, Internacional seeks to maintain momentum and ensure an advantage in the next phase of Gauchão.

On the other hand, Caxias appears in second place in Group B, with seven points, two behind leader América-MG. The green team has two wins, one draw and two defeats in the competition and is trying to recover after two consecutive negative results, the last of which was against São José.

Internacional lineup against Caxias

With the place practically guaranteed, Paulo Pezzolano can spare more worn-out athletes and give space to players who have played less so far. The technical committee monitors the physical load of the squad, keeping an eye on Brasileirão commitments.

The tendency is for a mixed team, maintaining competitiveness even with changes.

Internacional’s probable lineup: Anthony; Aguirre, Félix Torres, Juninho and Alisson; Villagra, Bruno Henrique, Allex, Tabata and João Victor; João Bezerra. Technical: Paulo Pezzolano.