Coritiba v Corinthians: team news, line-ups, TV and referee | OneFootball

Corinthians return to the pitch this Sunday (23) in the Brazilian Championship. At 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Timão will face Coritiba at Couto Pereira Stadium in the 24th round, aiming to earn three points and close the gap to the G5, the part of the table that secures qualification for the 2027 Libertadores.

Fernando Diniz’s team heads into the match in a period of recovery. In their last five matches, Corinthians have suffered only one defeat. The stretch also includes qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals, secured last Thursday after a 1-0 win over Rosario Central of Argentina at Neo Química Arena.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

The only negative result in that span came דווקא in the most recent Brasileirão round. Last Sunday, Timão were beaten 2-1 by Cruzeiro, also at home.

Coritiba, meanwhile, are going through a less favorable run. In their previous six matches, the Paraná side managed just one win, along with two draws and three defeats.

The closeness between the teams is also reflected in the standings. Corinthians began the round in ninth place with 32 points, while Coritiba were in tenth with 31.

If they can win at Couto Pereira, Timão could climb to sixth place, depending on the other results of the round. In addition, the team could cut the gap to just one point behind Cruzeiro, the current fifth-placed side, who have 36 points.

Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

Timão will have a number of absences for the match. Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, and Matheus Bidu did not travel, although the club did not provide detailed reasons for their absences. Rodrigo Garro is also out, but due to suspension. The midfielder received his third yellow card and will have to serve a ban in this Sunday’s match.

In the medical department, André Ramalho remains sidelined while recovering from labyrinthitis. André Luiz will also be unavailable due to a grade 2 injury to the hamstring in his right thigh. Another midfield absence is Zakaria Labyad. The player suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, along with a meniscus injury in the same joint, and is not expected to play again this season.

The attacking sector is also undermanned. Yuri Alberto, Corinthians’ top scorer in 2026 with eight goals, is still recovering from a grade 2 injury to the hamstring in his right thigh. Vitinho, who underwent surgery on the meniscus in his left knee, remains out. Kayke will also be unavailable after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury that ruled him out for the rest of the season.

Among the players called up, the main new addition is Memphis Depay. The number 10 has a chance to play again in the Brazilian Championship after nearly four months. Attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard is also back as an option after missing the last match with a sprained left knee.

With that, Corinthians are expected to line up as follows: Kauê; Pedro Milans, Gustavo Henrique, João Pedro Tchoca, Fabrizio Angileri; Raniele, Allan, Breno Bidon (André Carrilo), Dieguinho; Kaio César and Gui Negão

Officiating

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Anderson Daronco, from Rio Grande do Sul, as the main referee for the match. Tiago Augusto Kappes Diel and Luciane Rodrigues dos Santos will be the assistant referees, while Hieger Tulio Cardoso will serve as the fourth official. Daniel Nobre Bins will be in charge of VAR.

Broadcast

The match between Corinthians and Coritiba will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere, the pay-per-view service of Grupo Globo. After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring a full summary of everything that happened during the 90 minutes of the match.

Next match

Corinthians’ next game after facing Coritiba will be against Santos, in the Brazilian Championship. The black-and-white derby is scheduled for next Sunday (30) at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) and will be played at Neo Química Arena. The match will be valid for the 25th round of the competition.

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