Corinthians v Athletico-PR: where to watch, team news, referee | OneFootball

On the night of this Thursday (30), Corinthians will take the field at Neo Química Arena to face Athletico-PR in a match valid for the 21st round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, looking for a win to stay close to the competition’s top five. At the moment, the Alvinegro side sits ninth in the tournament with 28 points — seven wins, seven draws and six losses — with 22 goals scored and 20 conceded.

The club from Parque São Jorge comes into the match against the Paraná side enjoying a positive run in the Brazilian Championship. That is because, over the last four rounds, Timão has collected ten points. In total, there have been three wins and one draw. This unbeaten streak began on May 24, when it beat Atletico-MG at home 1-0. Six days later, it visited Grêmio in Porto Alegre and came from behind to win 3-1. On July 23, it hosted Remo in Itaquera and beat the opponent 3-0. Then, last Sunday (26), it earned a point against Bahia at Fonte Nova with a 1-1 draw.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Corinthians absences and probable lineup

The Corinthians coaching staff will have the following absences for the match: left-backs Hugo Farias (in physical transition after recovering from knee cruciate ligament surgery), Fabrizio Angileri (suspended due to a third yellow card) and Matheus Bidu (pain in the pubic region, did not train this Wednesday), midfielder Vitinho (left knee meniscus surgery), as well as forwards Kayke Ferrari (recovering from cruciate ligament surgery) and Memphis Depay (in the final stretch of his vacation and still negotiating a contract renewal).

Defensive midfielder Alex Santana is doubtful, as he missed the match against Bahia in Salvador in the Brasileirão last Sunday (26) due to a knee injury suffered during training that week. The presence of forward Pedro Raul is also uncertain — pubic pain, according to ge.globo.

With that, according to ge.globo, Corinthians should start the match with: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Pedro Milans; Raniele, André Luiz, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Kaio César and Yuri Alberto.

Athletico-PR probable lineup

According to ge.globo, the Paraná side rested two players for the match due to the team’s run of games: left-back Esquivel and midfielder Luiz Gustavo. Neither traveled to São Paulo.

On August 3 and 6, Furacão will face Vitória in the Copa do Brasil round of 16. On the other hand, center-back Arthur Dias returns after serving a suspension and is expected to start. Having recovered from injury, defensive midfielder Felipinho and attacking midfielder Zapelli have been called up.

Thus, according to the outlet, coach Odair Hellmann intends to begin the match with: Santos; Terán, Aguirre and Arthur Dias; Gilberto, Jadson, Portilla and Claudinho; Leozinho, Viveros and Mendoza.

Officiating crew

The referee will be Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva, with Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira and Thiaggo Americano Labes as assistant referees. The fourth official and the VAR will be Emerson Souza Silva and Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho, respectively.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who are not in Itaquera will be able to watch the match on Record (free-to-air TV), Premiere (Grupo Globo pay-per-view) and Cazé TV (YouTube). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a report on what happened over the 90 minutes, as well as coach Fernando Diniz’s press conference and the mixed zone with the players.

Next match

After facing Athletico-PR at home in the Brazilian Championship, Corinthians will turn its focus back to the Copa do Brasil round of 16. Next Sunday (2), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão will face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium in the first leg of the aforementioned national knockout tournament stage. The second match will take place on Sunday (6), at 8 p.m., at Neo Química Arena.

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