Corinthians seek to avoid first four-match Brasileirão losing run since 2007 | OneFootball

Corinthians host Chapecoense on Sunday at Neo Química Arena at 19:30 in the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, seeking to halt a three-match losing run and avoid a fourth straight league defeat, last seen in 2007.

As reported by Meu Timao, the fixture comes amid a difficult spell under Fernando Diniz. The run began on 16 August with a 2-1 home loss to Cruzeiro, then a 2-1 defeat to Coritiba at Couto Pereira on 23 August. A week later they fell 1-0 to Santos in Itaquera.

It is their toughest spell in the competition for years. The last comparable three-match run came in August 2018, starting with a 2-1 loss at Chapecoense, then 1-0 reverses against Fluminense and Grêmio.

Another defeat to Chapecoense would make it four in a row in the Brasileirão, something not seen since September 2007, the relegation year. Back then they lost 1-0 to Paraná, Botafogo and Palmeiras, and 2-1 to Sport at the Pacaembu in Nelsinho Baptista’s debut.

History at home offers encouragement, as Corinthians have never lost to Chapecoense at the Casa do Povo. The clubs have met eight times in Itaquera, with four home wins and four draws.

Corinthians sit 10th on 32 points and will look to use home advantage to turn the page. A win, coupled with slips by direct rivals, could lift them to 9th above Red Bull Bragantino.

Source: Meu Timao

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