Corinthians v Athletico-PR: how to watch, team news, line-ups, officials | OneFootball

On the night of this Thursday (30), Corinthians take the field at Neo Química Arena to face Athletico-PR in a match valid for the 21st round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, seeking a win to stay close to the top five of the national competition. At the moment, Alvinegro sit 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. Over the last four rounds, Timão have collected ten points. In total, that is three wins and one draw. This unbeaten streak began on May 24, when they beat Atletico-MG at home 1-0. Six days later, they visited Grêmio in Porto Alegre and came from behind to win 3-1. On July 23, they hosted Remo in Itaquera and defeated the opponent 3-0. Last Sunday (26), they 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 for yellow-card accumulation), and Matheus Bidu (pain in the pubic area, did not train this Wednesday), in addition to 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.

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 packed schedule: 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. Recovered from injury, defensive midfielder Felipinho and attacking midfielder Zapelli are in the squad.

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

Officiating

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

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 their 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 that national knockout tie. The second match will take place on Sunday (6), at 8 p.m., at Neo Química Arena.

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