Vasco could have the edge on Sunday with Corinthians' historic hoodoo | OneFootball

After the goalless draw in the first leg at the Neo Química Arena, Corinthians and Vasco will face each other again on Sunday (21) at Maracanã to decide the title of the 2025 Copa do Brasil.

Unable to build an advantage in front of their fans in Itaquera, Timão will face not only the pressure of deciding away from home but also a historical taboo at the most iconic stadium in Brazilian football.

According to a survey by the Estatísticas Corinthianas profile on social media, Corinthians hasn't won an elimination match at Maracanã since 1995. Interestingly, the last victory for the black-and-white team in knockout games at the stadium was precisely against Vasco, in the semifinal of that year's Copa do Brasil.

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(Ronaldo Fenômeno tries to dribble past goalkeeper Fernando Prass in Corinthians vs Vasco 2009. MAURICIO LIMA/AFP via Getty Images)

On that occasion, Corinthians won the first leg in Rio de Janeiro by 1-0 and confirmed their qualification with a 5-0 thrashing in São Paulo. Subsequently, the club won the title by defeating Grêmio in the final.

Since then, Timão has played 12 elimination matches at Maracanã in different competitions, recording seven draws and five losses. Despite the winless streak, Corinthians managed to advance on seven of those occasions.

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Corinthians' knockout matches at Maracanã since 1995

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