Corinthians have lost at home to Cruzeiro just twice in the past 13 years | OneFootball

The second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal is approaching. After winning the first leg at Mineirão by 1-0, Corinthians will have the advantage of a draw at the Neo Química Arena against Cruzeiro. Raposa, on the other hand, will necessarily need to win against Timão in Itaquera to keep fighting for a spot in the grand final of the competition.

Raposa’s Poor Track Record

However, Cruzeiro’s record as visitors against Corinthians is not positive. In the last 13 years, Cruzeiro has only beaten Timão twice under these circumstances.

As a sort of relief for Cruzeiro fans, one of those victories was precisely in the Copa do Brasil, in the grand final of the competition in 2018. With goals from Robinho and Arrascaeta, Cruzeiro defeated Corinthians 2-1 in Itaquera and claimed their sixth title in the tournament.

The other Cruzeiro triumph came the following year, in 2019, in the Brasileirão, which ended with Raposa’s relegation. Fred and Éderson scored, repeating the 2-1 scoreline at Timão’s home.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Ag. Corinthians

Corinthians’ Dominance

Apart from these two wins, Corinthians have completely dominated at home against Cruzeiro since 2012. In this period, there have been 13 matches, with eight wins for the Alvinegro and three draws.

One of these victories was in the Copa do Brasil. In 2016, Corinthians hosted Cruzeiro at the Neo Química Arena in the first leg of the quarterfinals and won 2-1, with goals from Léo (own goal) and Romero, who is still on Timão’s squad nine years later.

Photo: Daniel Augusto Jr / Ag. Corinthians

Perfect Campaign in 2025 So Far

So far, Corinthians have had an almost perfect campaign in this edition of the Copa do Brasil. In seven matches, Timão has claimed seven victories and has yet to concede a goal.

The second leg between Corinthians and Cruzeiro will take place this Sunday at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena. Timão has the advantage of a draw, while Raposa will need to win the match to take the decision, at the very least, to a penalty shootout.

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