Corinthians fans fear relegation fight as slump deepens | OneFootball

Corinthians supporters are bracing for a relegation scrap in the Campeonato Brasileiro as a fan poll points to growing alarm. According to Meu Timao, a majority now expect a battle near the foot of the table.

Of 64 votes, 48.4% believe the side will fight the drop, 34.4% see a push for the 2027 Copa Sudamericana. A further 9.4% predict relegation, while 7.8% still hope for a Copa Libertadores berth.

The concern is backed by the standings. Corinthians are 14th on 32 points, after Sunday’s home loss to Fluminense extended their run to six straight defeats, four of them at Neo Química Arena.

The gap to the relegation zone is three points, with 17th-placed Grêmio on 29. Direct rivals are close, Mirassol have 32 and Vasco da Gama 31.

There are 10 matches left in 2026, all in the league. Under Fernando Diniz, the squad have a short window to reset before a 7 October trip to Internacional, 18th on 28 points. Kick-off is 19:30 at Beira-Rio in the 29th round, a genuine six-pointer.

Source: Meu Timao

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