Corinthians can reach 2nd-longest Neo Química Arena run in 2026 | OneFootball

Corinthians take the field this Sunday (16) against Cruzeiro with the chance to extend a positive home record. Timão are unbeaten in their last three matches at Neo Química Arena and, if they pick up points again, they will reach their second-longest unbeaten streak at the stadium in 2026.

The clash against the Minas Gerais side kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to the home mark, the match pits two teams separated by just one point in the standings. Corinthians start the round in eighth place with 32 points, while Cruzeiro sit fifth with 33.

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Throughout the season, Alvinegro have played 19 matches at Neo Química Arena, considering fixtures in the Campeonato Paulista, Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores. They have recorded 11 wins, four draws, and four defeats, a return that represents 64.9% of the points contested.

The defensive performance during the period also stands out. Corinthians have scored 25 goals playing in Itaquera, an average of 1.32 per match, while conceding only 11, approximately 0.58 per game.

Current streak began against Remo

The most recent unbeaten run began on July 23. On that occasion, Corinthians hosted Remo in the Brazilian Championship and won 3-0.

In the next home match, the opponent was Athletico-PR. The encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, allowing Timão to reach a second straight match without defeat in front of their fans.

The third game of the streak came in the Copa do Brasil. On August 6, Corinthians beat Internacional 2-1 at Neo Química Arena. The result, however, was not enough to secure qualification, since the club from Rio Grande do Sul had won the first leg 2-0. In this way, the current run consists of two wins and one draw, with five goals scored and only one conceded.

Longest streak reached seven matches

Corinthians’ main unbeaten run at Neo Química Arena in 2026 came between April and May. During that period, Alvinegro went seven consecutive home matches without losing, collecting six wins and one draw. Besides the current streak, Timão had already put together three straight matches without defeat at the stadium earlier in the season.

The first run began in the Campeonato Paulista opener on January 11, when Corinthians beat Ponte Preta 3-0. They then drew the Majestoso against São Paulo 1-1 and later defeated Capivariano 3-0.

Now, the match against Cruzeiro could see Corinthians reach four consecutive matches without defeat in Itaquera. If that happens, the current run would move into sole possession of the club’s second-longest unbeaten streak at Neo Química Arena this season, behind only the seven-game stretch recorded between April and May.

Beyond the home mark, a win would carry important weight in the Brazilian Championship race. With 32 points, Corinthians could overtake Cruzeiro themselves, who have 33, and move up to 35. Depending on the other results in the round, Timão could also end Sunday inside the competition’s top five.

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