Corinthians in the Brasileirão: history, fixtures, 2026 outlook | OneFootball

Another season begins, and another Brazilian Championship starts for Corinthians. The Timão debuts in the national tournament this Wednesday, against Bahia, at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro. With that in mind, Gazeta Esportiva provides an overview of Timão's recent participations, the current standings, and the prospects for the 2026 edition.

Corinthians' History

Corinthians is among the top five champions of the Brazilian Championship. The São Paulo Alvinegro ranks fourth in the standings, with seven titles (1990, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2011, 2015, and 2017), trailing only Palmeiras (12), Flamengo (nine), and Santos (eight).

However, Timão is experiencing a title drought in the Brasileirão Série A and hasn't won the competition since 2017, when they were still managed by coach Fábio Carille.

(Photo: Daniel Augusto Jr/Ag. Corinthians)

Since then, Corinthians has had inconsistent campaigns in the Brazilian Championship. The best position achieved by the team was fourth place in the 2022 edition. In other editions, Timão has fought to avoid relegation or remained in the middle of the table.

The last season, in particular, was marked by a lot of fluctuation for Timão in Série A. The club started the championship under the command of Ramón Díaz but ended with Dorival Júnior on the sidelines. The Alvinegro team secured important victories but also fell short in some matches, especially against lower-table rivals, finishing in 13th place with 47 points.

How is Timão doing?

Corinthians started the season as the champion of the Paulista and the Copa do Brasil. In the State Championship, Timão has adopted a rotation system, promoted by the coaching staff to rest players and prevent potential injuries early in the year.

So far, the São Paulo Alvinegro has played five matches, with two wins, two draws, and one loss, representing a 53.3% success rate. They scored six goals and conceded five, with Yuri Alberto as the top scorer. The team occupies the fourth position in the Paulista standings, with eight points.

Corinthians is also coming off a victory against Velo Clube, away from home, by 1-0, in the fifth round of the State Championship.

Corinthians' Schedule

Check out the complete schedule of Corinthians' matches in the Brazilian Championship. The first eight rounds are already detailed, in Brasília time.

First Round

Second Round

Prospects for the Current Edition

Corinthians enters the Brazilian Championship aiming to have a better campaign than the previous one. The team fluctuated during the national tournament and let valuable points slip away, especially at home.

Last year, Timão finished the Brasileirão in 13th place, with 47 points — 12 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses, along with 42 goals scored and 47 conceded. This year, Timão's goal is to achieve greater consistency in the points-based competition.

To achieve this, Corinthians has been trying to strengthen the squad under coach Dorival Júnior. Timão is still looking for names in the market but has signed three players so far (Gabriel Paulista, Matheus Pereira, and Pedro Milans) and has agreements in place for three others: Alisson, João Ricardo, and Kaio César.

Main Hopes

The main hopes for Corinthians in this edition of the Brasileirão remain the same as in the last two editions: Yuri Alberto, Memphis Depay, and Rodrigo Garro. The number 9 started the year as the team's top scorer, while the Dutchman is still seeking his best form to return to the pitch. Meanwhile, the Argentine also wants to regain his good form.

Another standout name for Timão is Breno Bidon. The young player has been evolving under the guidance of the coaching staff and is attracting interest from clubs in Brazil and abroad. The team's new midfielder, Matheus Pereira, could also surprise.

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