Corinthians can jump four places in Brasileirão vs Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Corinthians take the field this Sunday (24) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Neo Química Arena against Atlético-MG in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship, looking to move away from the relegation zone and climb important spots in the league table.

Currently, the club from Parque São Jorge sits in 16th place, with 18 points from 16 matches. A win against the team from Minas Gerais could take Timão to 21 points and see them finish the round as high as 12th, depending on other results and tiebreaker criteria.

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The match also represents a direct battle in the standings. Atlético-MG are in 11th place with 21 points and are trying to widen the gap from the lower part of the table.

If Corinthians secure all three points, they could overtake clubs such as Cruzeiro, Vasco da Gama, Internacional, and Grêmio, as well as draw level on points with Atlético-MG themselves.

On the other hand, a draw would have less impact for Fernando Diniz’s side. With 19 points, Corinthians would remain outside the relegation zone, but would still stay behind Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro, both of whom have 20 points in the standings.

The most delicate scenario would be a defeat in Itaquera. Without taking any points, Timão risk dropping back into the bottom four. That is because Santos, currently in 17th place, remain on 18 points after losing to Grêmio this round. If Corinthians are defeated, the teams would be level on points, and goal difference could put Corinthians back in the relegation zone.

The attacking department also remains a point of concern. The black-and-white club currently have the worst attack in the Brazilian Championship, with just 14 goals scored in 16 rounds played.

Besides the situation in the table, the clash could mark Fernando Diniz’s longest winless run since arriving at Corinthians. The coach is coming off a 3-1 defeat to Botafogo in the Brasileirão and a 1-1 draw against Peñarol in the Libertadores.

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