Palmeiras v Corinthians in 2026, looking to move on from 2025 | OneFootball

Palmeiras faces Corinthians at Neo Química Arena this Sunday (8th) for the Campeonato Paulista, in the first derby of 2026. For the first time in the Abel Ferreira Era, Verdão faces their rival coming off a year below par in the classic.

The 2025 season was filled with derbies between Corinthians and Palmeiras. In total, the teams faced each other seven times that year, with the rival dominating: three wins for Corinthians, three draws, and only one victory for Palmeiras.

Additionally, Corinthians won the Campeonato Paulista over Palmeiras in 2025 and, during their campaign that culminated in the Copa do Brasil title, eliminated Verdão in the round of 16 with two victories.

Besides the two titles in 2025, Corinthians comes into the derby riding high after winning the Supercopa do Brasil against Flamengo. Palmeiras, on the other hand, did not win anything in 2025 and is looking to get back to winning ways—their last title was the Paulistão in 2024.

Now, the teams face each other for the first time in 2026. At home, Corinthians aims to start the derby on the right foot, while Palmeiras wants to surprise Timão in front of their fans.

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