Dorival aims to improve record at Vila to ease pressure at Corinthians | OneFootball

Coach Dorival Júnior is facing a period of pressure at Corinthians and is trying to turn things around with a win in the derby against Santos this Sunday. The match, valid for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship, is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro.

The coach knows the Santos stadium well. He left Peixe with a very positive home record, combining his two stints at the club. There were 75 wins in 94 matches played, along with eight draws and only 11 losses.

On the other hand, Dorival usually doesn’t fare well when he visits Vila as an opponent. He’s played 15 matches there in charge of other teams, with only two wins, four draws, and 11 defeats.

Atmosphere of Pressure

Corinthians has been experiencing an atmosphere of pressure in recent days. The criticism started in the stands right after the defeat to Coritiba last Wednesday. On that occasion, fans chanted “either play for love, or play for fear,” “bunch of a…s, you have to be a man to play for Coringão,” and “honor the shirt, Corinthians doesn’t need slackers” at the Neo Química Arena.

Then, last Friday, leaders of organized fan groups went to the club’s training center to demand accountability from the squad and the coaching staff.

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They questioned the attitude shown by the players in recent matches and spoke with members of the board, such as football executive Marcelo Paz and president Osmar Stabile. Dorival Júnior left the premises earlier and did not take part in the meeting.

Despite the pressure, Paz backs the coach and trusts in the continuity of the work. Dorival has managed Corinthians in 58 matches, with 25 wins, 16 draws, and 17 losses, as well as two titles: Copa do Brasil (2025) and Supercopa (2026).

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Corinthians has gone four games without a win this season, with two draws and two losses. During this period, the team was eliminated from the Paulista Championship and dropped to tenth place in the Brazilian Championship table, with seven points.

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