Corinthians host São Paulo at Neo Química Arena, seek response | OneFootball

Corinthians return to the pitch this Sunday (10) for one of their most important matches of the season so far. At 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão face São Paulo at Neo Química Arena in a clash valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The team coached by Fernando Diniz is looking to bounce back in the national competition after a 2-1 away defeat to Mirassol. In midweek, Alvinegro drew 1-1 with Independiente Santa Fe in Bogotá in the fourth round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage, a result that kept the club top of Group E with ten points.

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In the Brasileirão, Corinthians sit in 17th place, with 15 points from 14 matches, opening the relegation zone. A win in the Majestoso could help the team climb important spots in the table. São Paulo, meanwhile, begin the round in fourth place with 24 points.

Probable lineup

Fernando Diniz will have important absences for the derby. André Luiz is serving a suspension handed down by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), while Allan is out due to an accumulation of yellow cards. In the medical department, João Pedro, Charles, Memphis Depay, Kayke, Hugo, and Vitinho are still recovering.

With that, a probable Corinthians lineup is: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, José Martínez, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Igor Coronado and Yuri Alberto.

Officiating

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Anderson Daronco, from Rio Grande do Sul, to referee this Sunday’s derby. He will be assisted by Rafael da Silva Alves and Maira Mastella Moreira, both also from Rio Grande do Sul. Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro will serve as the fourth official, while Rodolpho Toski Marques, from the Paraná Football Federation, will be in charge of video review (VAR).

Broadcast

The match will be broadcast exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, the subscription streaming platform. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring full coverage of the match, the mixed zone with players and coaching staff, analysis of the team’s performance, and all the developments from the derby.

Recent record in Itaquera

Corinthians go into the Majestoso on the back of three straight wins at Neo Química Arena without conceding a goal. Timão beat Independiente Santa Fe 2-0, Vasco 1-0, and Peñarol 2-0.

If they secure another positive result, the team will reach four consecutive home wins, a mark they have not achieved since February and March 2025.

Table situation

With 15 points, Corinthians begin the round in 17th place in the Brazilian Championship and are trying to leave the relegation zone. São Paulo have 24 points and sit fourth in the standings.

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