Corinthians host Cruzeiro targeting G5 spot in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Corinthians return on Sunday aiming to close in on the G5, hosting Cruzeiro at Neo Química Arena at 19:30 in round 23. Corinthians are eighth on 32 points, Cruzeiro sit fifth with 33.

According to Meu Timao, a home win, coupled with other results, could take the hosts into the G5, the qualifying zone for the 2027 Pre-Libertadores.

Fernando Diniz is expected to field a mixed side with Thursday’s last-16 tie against Rosario Central in mind. He remains without Yuri Alberto and André, both sidelined by hamstring injuries. Pedro Raul is a doubt after a rib knock in the first meeting with Rosario Central and may be rested.

A likely Corinthians line-up is Hugo Souza in goal, a back four of Pedro Milans, André Ramalho, João Pedro and Fabrizio Angileri. Allan, Matheus Pereira, Breno Bidon and Dieguinho in midfield, with Jesse Lingard and Gui Negão in attack.

Referee Davi De Oliveira Lacerda will take charge, with assistants Thiaggo Americano Labes and Douglas Pagung on the lines. Bruno Mota Correia is fourth official, Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho is on VAR.

The match will be shown exclusively on Amazon Prime. The annual plan is available in 12 monthly payments of R$ 13,90, totalling R$ 166,80.

Source: Meu Timao

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