Corinthians face Cruzeiro in G5 showdown, fifth place possible | OneFootball

Corinthians host Cruzeiro on Sunday in a direct clash for the G5, with victory potentially lifting the hosts to fifth by the end of the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Kick-off is 19:30 at Neo Química Arena.

According to Meu Timao, Corinthians ended the last round in seventh but slipped to eighth without playing after Red Bull Bragantino drew with Athletico Paranaense. Fernando Diniz’s side start on 32 points.

A win, allied to other results, could take Timão up to fifth, above Red Bull Bragantino, also on 32, Cruzeiro, currently sixth with 33, and Bahia, fifth on 34.

A draw would likely leave their position unchanged. Defeat could see them drop up to two places if Atlético Mineiro, who host Grêmio, and Botafogo, away to Vitória at the Barradão in Salvador, overtake them.

Both teams are expected to rotate, with continental commitments in midweek. Corinthians have a Libertadores decider against Rosario Central of Argentina on Thursday 20, while Cruzeiro face Flamengo in the continental last 16. Diniz’s selection is likely to be influenced by absences too, with up to six players unavailable.

Source: Meu Timao

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