Corinthians near full strength vs Novorizontino, see line-ups | OneFootball

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·28 February 2026

Corinthians near full strength vs Novorizontino, see line-ups

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Corinthians is set for the decisive match against Novorizontino this Saturday, in the semifinal of the Campeonato Paulista. Coach Dorival Júnior is fielding his best available lineup, making eight changes compared to the team that faced Cruzeiro midweek.

Novorizontino and Corinthians will battle for a spot in the Paulistão final starting at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday, at Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium, in Novo Horizonte (SP).


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Corinthians lineup

Corinthians will take the field with almost full strength, featuring the team considered to be the starting eleven. The defensive system sees the return of Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista, and Matheus Bidu.

In midfield, Raniele, Allan, and André are the defensive midfielders, with Breno Bidon and Garro further forward. Memphis Depay, alone, leads the attack as the only center forward.

The Corinthians lineup is: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan, André, Bidon, and Garro; Memphis Depay.

  1. Absentees: Yuri Alberto (muscle injury in left thigh), Kaio César (muscle injury in right thigh), Felipe Longo (ligament strain in right elbow), Matheus Pereira (muscle injury in left thigh), Hugo (right knee surgery), and Zakaria Labyad (physical reconditioning).

Novorizontino with changes

On the other side, coach Enderson Moreira will also have a Novorizontino with changes. Léo Naldi, who served a suspension midweek, returns to the team’s midfield. Vinícius Paiva also gets an opportunity.

Novorizontino will take the field with: Jordi; Alvariño, Dantas, Patrick, and Mayk; Oyama, Léo Naldi, and Rômulo; Matheus Bianqui, Vinícius Paiva, and Robson.

  1. Absentees: Marlon, Maykon Jesus, and Hélio Borges (under medical care); Renato Palm and Arthur Barbosa (physical transition).

Refereeing for Novorizontino vs Corinthians

  • Referee: João Vitor Gobi
  • Assistants: Alex Ang Ribeiro and Daniel Paulo Zioli
  • VAR: Adriano de Assis Miranda

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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