Corinthians look to build on historic edge over Mirassol | OneFootball

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On Sunday night (3), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Corinthians visit Mirassol at the José Maria de Campos Maia Municipal Stadium, in the countryside of São Paulo, in a match valid for the 14th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Alvinegro currently sit 14th in the national competition with 15 points — three wins, six draws, and four losses — with nine goals scored and 11 conceded.

Besides needing points to climb the table, the club from Parque São Jorge will also look to extend its positive historical record against Mirassol. The teams faced each other for the first time in history on February 2, 2008, when they drew 0-0 in that year’s Paulista Championship at Morumbi Stadium.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Since then, there have been another 16 matches between Corinthians and Mirassol, with 11 Corinthians wins, four draws, and just one loss — 27 goals scored and 12 conceded — an average of 2.44 goals scored per match. The only win by the countryside team against Timão came in May 2025 in the first half of the Brasileirão season, by a score of 2-1.

In 2026, the teams have not faced each other yet. Considering matches at the José Maria de Campos Maia Municipal Stadium, the advantage also belongs to Corinthians. In total, the teams have played six matches at the venue, with three wins for Timão, two draws, and one loss — precisely the one mentioned in the paragraph above, with 11 goals scored and nine conceded.

The last meeting between the teams took place on October 4, 2025, in a match for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, Corinthians won 3-0, with goals from midfielders Maycon and André Luiz, as well as forward Yuri Alberto. The three points were important for Timão to pull away from the bottom of the table.

In that match, Alvinegro took the field with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, João Pedro Tchoca and Matheus Bidu (Fabrizio Angileri); Raniele, José Martínez (André Luiz), Maycon and Breno Bidon (Memphis Depay); Gui Negão (Vitinho) (Ryan) and Yuri Alberto. The substitutes available were: Felipe Longo, Félix Torres, Cacá, Fabrizio Angileri, Hugo Farias, Ryan, André Luiz, Dieguingo, Vitinho, Memphis Depay, Kayke and Ángel Romero.

Mirassol were lined up by Rafael Guanaes as follows: Walter; Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes and Reinaldo; José Aldo, Danielzinho and Guilherme; Negueba, Carlos Eduardo and Cristian Renato.

Of the Corinthians players called up for that match, the following are no longer in the squad: center-backs Félix Torres (loaned to Internacional) and Cacá (loaned to Vitória), defensive midfielders Maycon (his loan was not renewed and he transferred to Atlético-MG), José Martínez (contract terminated), and Ryan (loaned to Fortaleza), as well as forward Ángel Romero (his contract was not renewed and he moved to Boca Juniors of Argentina).

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