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·2 December 2025
Fortaleza v Corinthians: live stream, stats, history, line-ups

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·2 December 2025

Corinthians visits Fortaleza this Tuesday, in a match valid for the 37th and penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball starts rolling at 7:00 PM on the pitch of Arena Castelão.

(Photo: Bruno Granja/Ag. Corinthians)
Corinthians is going through a negative streak in the Brasileirão. In the last five games, there have been three losses, one draw, and only one win. The team is coming off a 2-2 draw with Botafogo at the Neo Química Arena.
Timão no longer has major ambitions in the tournament. Dorival Júnior’s team, however, is trying to finish in eighth place to have a chance of securing a spot in the 2026 Libertadores, in case of failure in the Copa do Brasil. The Alvinegro is in ninth place in the table, with 46 points, two less than eighth-placed São Paulo.
Fortaleza, on the other hand, is experiencing an impressive surge. Leão do Pici is unbeaten in eight games, with three consecutive wins. As a result, the northeastern club has gained momentum in the fight against relegation.
The team led by Martín Palermo is currently in 18th place, with 40 points, just one below Santos, the first team outside the relegation zone.
Corinthians has the advantage in the overall history between the teams. According to Ogol, a site specializing in statistics, Timão has won 20 of the 37 matches against Fortaleza. In addition, there have been ten draws and seven victories for Leão do Pici.
The recent record, however, favors the Ceará team. In the last ten encounters, there have been four wins for the northeasterners against only two for the São Paulo side, along with four draws.

(Photo: Mateus Lotif/Fortaleza)
Corinthians is having a rollercoaster campaign in the Brazilian Championship. In total, there have been 12 wins, ten draws, and 14 losses – a 42% success rate. They have scored 40 goals and conceded 44.
Fortaleza, meanwhile, has a lower success rate: 37%. Leão do Pici has ten wins, ten draws, and 16 losses, as well as 39 goals for and 50 against.
Corinthians will be without striker Yuri Alberto, who has discomfort in the groin area. In addition to the number 9, midfielder Charles and right-back Matheuzinho, who are suspended, and striker Memphis Depay, with bone edema in his left knee, are also out.
On the other hand, Venezuelan José Martínez, who served a suspension in the last match, is available again. Coach Dorival Júnior is considering resting some players with an eye on the clash with Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil.
Fortaleza, meanwhile, has no new absences. Thus, coach Martín Palermo can repeat the lineup. Midfielder Rodrigo and striker Marinho, cleared by the medical department, could be new options among those called up.
Hugo Souza; João Pedro Tchoca (André Ramalho), Gustavo Henrique and Raniele; José Martínez, Maycon, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro (Vitinho) and Matheus Bidu; Dieguinho and Gui Negão.
Brenno; Mancuso, Brítez, Ávila and Diogo Barbosa; Pierre, Lucas Sasha, Tomás Pochettino and Herrera; Breno Lopes and Bareiro.
🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (37th round) 🏟️ Venue: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP) 📅 Date: December 3, 2025 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Brasília time)
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