How Grêmio shape up for Brasileirão clash with Corinthians | OneFootball

Corinthians and Grêmio face off this Saturday (30) at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time, at the Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Separated only by tiebreak criteria, the two clubs both have 21 points in the table and see the match as an important opportunity to move away from the lower part of the standings before the calendar break for the World Cup.

Grêmio’s current moment is marked by a mix of confidence and pressure. The team coached by Luís Castro comes into the clash riding a five-match unbeaten run this season, but still facing questions after a 2-2 draw against Montevideo City Torque of Uruguay in the Copa Sudamericana group stage.

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The result in the continental competition prevented direct qualification for the round of 16 and will force the club from Rio Grande do Sul to play in the tournament’s playoffs. Even so, Grêmio has maintained a positive recent run, with three wins and two draws in its last five matches.

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Playing at home, the Tricolor hopes to make the most of the fans’ support to secure a result that could bring the team closer to the group fighting for spots in continental competitions.

Probable lineup

For the match, coach Luís Castro will have to deal with several absences. The defensive system is the most affected area. Center-back Luis Eduardo is injured, while Gustavo Martins is still recovering and will also be unavailable. Another absentee is Paraguayan defender Balbuena, who has been called up to represent his national team during the FIFA international window.

There will also be changes in goal for Grêmio. Weverton is with the Brazilian National Team, and Gabriel Grando is recovering from a hand fracture. As a result, young Thiago Beltrame is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Grêmio’s medical department also includes other important names. Pavon remains out with an injury, while Nardoni is still being treated for a muscle issue and is not fit to play.

The tendency is for Grêmio to take the field with: Thiago Beltrame; Marcos Rocha (Vitor Ramon), Viery, Wagner Leonardo and Pedro Gabriel; Leo Pérez, Noriega (Arthur), Enamorado, Gabriel Mec (Braithwaite) and Amuzu; Carlos Vinicius.

Situation in the Brasileirão

Grêmio begins the round in 14th place in the Brazilian Championship, with 21 points. Corinthians is right behind in 15th, also with 21 points.

That is why the match at the Arena do Grêmio takes on direct importance in the battle for positions in the table. A win could allow either team to end the round closer to the top half of the standings, while a negative result could keep the pressure on before the national calendar is paused.

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