Corinthians rely on strong record against Vasco to gain the upper hand | OneFootball

Corinthians faces Vasco this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final. Timão relies on its excellent record against the team from Rio to gain an advantage in the matchup.

Corinthians and Vasco have faced each other 107 times throughout history. The team from São Paulo holds a significant advantage: 49 wins, compared to 25 for Cruzmaltino, in addition to 33 draws.

The recent record is also extremely favorable to Timão. The team from Parque São Jorge has lost only one game to Vasco in the last 15 years. There have been 25 matches during this period, with 16 wins for the São Paulo side and eight draws.

The only victory for the team from Rio during this time was last year. On that occasion, the team beat Corinthians 2-0 at São Januário, with goals from Piton and Sforza.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Long-standing taboo

As hosts, Corinthians defend a long-standing taboo against Vasco. The last time the São Paulo team lost at home to Cruzmaltino was in 2007.

Since then, the team from Rio has visited Timão 14 times. There have been 11 Corinthians wins and three draws.

When is the return match?

The second leg of the Copa do Brasil final between Corinthians and Vasco will be on next Sunday, December 21. The decisive match is scheduled for 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

Corinthians' next match

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