Internacional v Athletico Paranaense: fast-start push meets attacking intent | OneFootball

Internacional host Athletico Paranaense in the Brasileirão on 28 January 2026 at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda in Porto Alegre, with both sides aiming to set an early marker on Matchday 1.

Internacional and Athletico Paranaense drew 2-2 in Porto Alegre in August 2024, while the Curitiba club won 1-0 at home in April 2024, underlining how tight this fixture can be.

Inter come in with four wins from their past five, including a 4-2 victory over Grêmio. Athletico-PR hit four in a 4-1 win against Galo last time out after back to back defeats, so arrive with renewed cutting edge.

Colorado are without midfielders Thiago Maia, Richard and Alan Jesus Rodriguez Guaglianoni. Furacão list midfielder Alejandro García and defender Habraão among their absentees.

Inter's recent scoring bursts suggest they could try to seize the initiative early, while Athletico-PR's response win points to confidence in the final third. Given the recent head to head pattern, small moments at either end may prove decisive.

An opening win would place Colorado among the early pacesetters before a trip to Flamengo and then a home date with Palmeiras. Furacão follow this with home games against Santos and Corinthians, so a positive result here would set up their start.