Corinthians look to level record against Inter in Copa do Brasil, stats | OneFootball

Corinthians host Internacional on Thursday night (06), at 8 p.m., at Neo Química Arena, seeking a place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. Besides needing to overturn the 2-0 defeat suffered at Beira-Rio, Timão are also trying to level the knockout record against Colorado in the national competition.

The teams have already faced each other seven times in the national competition, with a slight edge for the side from Rio Grande do Sul. Colorado have two wins to Timão’s one, in addition to four draws in the matchup. The team from Parque São Jorge must win to level the head-to-head once again.

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In the overall record, Corinthians hold the advantage. In 102 official meetings, there have been 33 Corinthians wins, 42 draws, and 27 Internacional victories. Alvinegro have also scored more goals in the fixture: 112, compared to 107 by the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

Advantage in Itaquera

If the Copa do Brasil history favors Internacional, the record at the Neo Química Arena works in Corinthians’ favor. Since the stadium was inaugurated, the clubs have faced each other 13 times, with five wins for Timão, six draws, and only two wins for Colorado.

In addition, Corinthians are usually strong at home in the Copa do Brasil. In 37 matches played at Neo Química Arena in the competition, the club has recorded 24 wins, six draws, and seven defeats, with a success rate above 70%. The attack has scored 60 goals, while the defense has conceded only 25.

To advance to the quarterfinals, Corinthians need to beat Internacional by two goals to take the tie to penalties, or by three or more goals to secure direct qualification.

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