Corinthians could climb two places in Brasileirão with win over Santos | OneFootball

Corinthians go into Sunday’s derby against Santos with a chance to climb the Brasileirão, but they must win and hope Coritiba slip.

According to Meu Timao, the opportunity hinges on victory and Coritiba dropping points. Kick-off is 16:00 at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians sit 10th on 32 points, with eight wins, eight draws and eight defeats. Their goal difference is +2, with 26 scored and 24 conceded.

A win would take them to 35 points and could see them finish the round ninth. To overtake Coritiba, ninth on 34, they need victory and for the Curitiba club to draw or lose away to Remo on Monday.

A draw would move Corinthians to 33 points but keep them 10th. They could also slip a place if Botafogo, on 30 points, beat Flamengo by at least two goals.

If they lose, Corinthians remain on 32 points and will not climb. In that case, any Botafogo win over Flamengo would be enough for Botafogo to overtake them.

The fixture comes amid pressure after back-to-back setbacks against Cruzeiro and Coritiba. Corinthians are chasing a response to revive their push towards the upper half.

Source: Meu Timao

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