Corinthians seek to extend strong run v Bahia in Copa do Brasil opener

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·28 January 2026

Corinthians seek to extend strong run v Bahia in Copa do Brasil opener

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

This Wednesday (28), Corinthians faces Bahia at Vila Belmiro, in a match valid for the opening round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time). The Alvinegro Paulista comes into the match looking to extend its strong positive record against the northeastern team.

The first match between the teams took place 88 years ago, on September 27, 1936. Since then, the teams have faced each other 80 times, with a wide advantage for Corinthians in the matchup. In total, Corinthians has won 37 times, there have been 18 draws, and 25 defeats. Additionally, Timão has scored 119 goals and Bahia 86, an average of 2.56 goals per match.

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In matches valid for the Brazilian Championship, there have been 61 games between the two teams, with 28 wins for Corinthians, 16 draws, and 17 victories for Tricolor de Aço. In the national tournament, the club from Parque São Jorge has scored 85 goals and conceded 62.

In the last match between the two clubs, Timão suffered a bitter defeat. The game, held on August 16, was valid for the second round of the Brasileirão, and the team led by Dorival Júnior left the Neo Química Arena defeated 2-1, with their goal scored by Gui Negão.

After facing Bahia, Corinthians will turn its attention to the final of the Supercopa do Brasil. Next Sunday (1), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), the Alvinegro will face Flamengo at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília. The club from Parque São Jorge comes into the final as the Copa do Brasil champion, while the team from Rio is the winner of the Brazilian Championship.

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