After Brasileirão defeat, Corinthians' droughts v Botafogo go on | OneFootball

Corinthians faced Botafogo on Sunday afternoon (17) at Nilton Santos Stadium in a match valid for the 16th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and were defeated 3-1. Corinthians’ goal was scored by midfielder Rodrigo Garro at the start of the second half. The loss sent Alvinegro back into the relegation zone, in 17th place with 18 points — four wins, six draws, and six losses — with 14 goals scored and 18 conceded.

In addition to the negative result, Corinthians extended two winless streaks against Botafogo. The club from Parque São Jorge has not beaten the Rio de Janeiro side since September 22, 2023. On that occasion, Timão, coached by Vanderlei Luxemburgo, won 1-0, with the goal scored by former center-back Gil in the second half. The match was valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão.

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Since then, there have been five more meetings between the teams, all in the Brazilian Championship, with three losses and two draws — five goals scored and nine conceded. In 2024, Corinthians were beaten by Botafogo in both fixtures of the national competition: 1-0 (in Itaquera) and 2-1 (at Nilton Santos). The other defeat was precisely this Sunday’s loss. The two draws came in the 2025 edition of the Brasileirão: 1-1 (at Nilton Santos) and 2-2 (at Neo Química Arena).

Corinthians also extended a winless streak at Nilton Santos. That is because Alvinegro have not beaten Botafogo at the venue since April 10, 2022. On that occasion, Timão were coached by Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira and won 3-1 in the first round of that year’s Brasileirão. The goals were scored by Paulinho, Lucas Piton, and Gustavo Mantuan.

Since then, there have been four more matches between the teams at Engenhão, with three Botafogo wins and one draw. The defeats came in the 2023, 2024, and 2026 Brasileirão by scores of 3-0, 2-1, and 3-1, respectively. The only draw came in the last edition of the national competition, when the sides drew 1-1.

Throughout history, Botafogo and Corinthians have faced each other in 14 matches at Nilton Santos. Overall, Corinthians have two wins, four draws, and eight losses — 15 goals scored and 23 conceded. Considering the overall numbers, Alvinegro have the following record at the Rio club’s stadium: four wins, seven draws, and nine losses — 23 goals scored and 28 conceded — a 31.6% success rate.

Now, Corinthians turn their focus back to the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. That is because next Thursday (21), at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, Alvinegro will visit Peñarol-URU in a match for the fifth round of the international competition’s qualifying phase.

Corinthians have not beaten Botafogo since 09/22/2023

Corinthians 1 x 0 Botafogo – 24th round of the Brasileirão

Since then:

1) Corinthians 0 x 1 Botafogo – Brasileirão 2024 2) Botafogo 2 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2024 3) Botafogo 1 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2025 4) Corinthians 2 x 2 Botafogo – Brasileirão 2025 5) Botafogo 3 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2026

Corinthians have not beaten Botafogo at Nilton Santos since 04/10/2022

Botafogo 1 x 3 Corinthians – 1st round of the Brasileirão

Since then:

1) Botafogo 3 x 0 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2023 2) Botafogo 2 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2024 3) Botafogo 1 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2025 4) Botafogo 3 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão 2026

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