Corinthians wary of Cruzeiro away, but hold a trump card | OneFootball

The Corinthians take the field this Sunday with the mission of holding onto their advantage in the match against Cruzeiro to reach the grand final of the Copa do Brasil. However, the task does not promise to be easy. This is because the Minas Gerais team has good numbers playing as visitors this season.

Considering only national tournaments (Brazilian Championship and Copa do Brasil), the Raposa has played 22 matches away from Mineirão. They have nine wins, nine draws, and only four losses, a success rate of 54.5%.

One detail stands out: of the nine victories, seven were by two or more goals. A victory by this margin would be enough to overturn the advantage and eliminate Corinthians this Sunday.

Corinthians' Trump Card

On the other hand, Timão has a trump card to qualify for the final. Never in its history has Cruzeiro managed to overturn a knockout stage after losing at home.

In total, in the Copa do Brasil, Libertadores, or South American tournaments, the Raposa started at a disadvantage in a matchup seven times. On all occasions, they ended up being eliminated. The club, therefore, needs an unprecedented feat.

Impeccable Campaign

Corinthians' campaign in the current edition of the tournament is impeccable. Timão has won all seven matches played so far and has not conceded any goals. The team has also scored nine times.

Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro

Match Situation

With a 1-0 victory in the first leg, Corinthians plays for a draw in the second match at Neo Química Arena to advance to the grand final of the Copa do Brasil. A defeat by one goal difference takes the duel to penalties. A loss by two or more goals qualifies Cruzeiro.

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