Corinthians cut set-piece goals conceded in the 2026 season | OneFootball

After conceding 18 goals from corners and penalties in 2025, the team reduced that number to just six in the first half of this year, showing major defensive improvement.

The numbers were compiled by the ge website. Check out the breakdown below!

A recurring problem in recent years, set pieces have stopped being a headache for Corinthians this season. The improvement comes from a significant rise in corner marking and a drastic reduction in penalties conceded.

The consistency of the same defensive line throughout the year and the adjustments implemented by the coaching staffs of Dorival Júnior and Fernando Diniz were key to this progress. Currently, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista, and Raniele form the backbone of Corinthians’ defense in aerial plays.

In addition, on the ground, better collective positioning reduced fouls inside the box, lowering the number of penalties awarded against the black-and-white club.

Set-Piece Numbers in 2026

To detail Corinthians’ defensive performance in this first half of the year, the data was divided into penalties, corners, and direct free kicks:

Penalties (6 conceded in total: 3 goals, 2 saves, and 1 miss):

Against Bahia: Goal by Willian José (penalty conceded by Hugo Souza).

Against Red Bull Bragantino: Save by goalkeeper Hugo Souza from Isidro Pitta’s penalty (penalty conceded by Gustavo Henrique).

Against Athletico-PR: Julimar shot wide (penalty conceded by Matheus Bidu).

Against Portuguesa: Hugo Souza saved Renê’s penalty (penalty conceded by Hugo Souza).

Against Mirassol: Goal by Carlos Eduardo (penalty conceded by Matheus Bidu).

Against Platense (ARG): Goal by Zapiola (penalty conceded by Rodrigo Garro).

Corners (Only 3 goals conceded):

Interestingly, all three goals conceded from corner kicks came from crosses delivered from the left side of Corinthians’ defense. They were:

Goal by Jacy for Coritiba.

Own goal by Matheuzinho in the derby against São Paulo.

Goal by Maxi Oliveira for Peñarol.

Direct Free Kicks (1 goal conceded):

The team conceded only once from a direct free kick this season, with a goal scored by Gabigol in the derby against Santos.

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