Corinthians change midfield, Abel keeps Palmeiras XI: see line-ups | OneFootball

Corinthians and Palmeiras are set for the match this Sunday, for the seventh round of the Campeonato Paulista. The ball will roll from 8:30 PM (Brasília time) on the pitch of the Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians Lineup

Coach Dorival Júnior made a change compared to the team that won the Supercopa do Brasil a week ago, against Flamengo. Midfielder Carrillo felt discomfort in the adductor of his left leg and was preserved. In his place, Matheus Pereira starts among the starters.

The Timão lineup includes: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Matheus Pereira, and Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

Palmeiras Lineup

On the other side, Abel Ferreira decided to repeat the team that thrashed Vitória midweek. Thus, Palmeiras will take the field with: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan, and Mauricio; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

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How are the teams doing?

In great form, Corinthians arrives motivated after the Supercopa title and the victory over Capivariano, when Dorival rested starters. Timão is in fourth place in the State Championship, with 11 points, and can surpass Palmeiras in the standings.

Verdão is in second place in the Paulistão, with one point more than their rival. Abel Ferreira's team comes from a thrashing over Vitória, in the Brasileirão, and needs a draw in the Derby to secure qualification for the next phase.

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