Corinthians look to widen historic lead over Vasco da Gama | OneFootball

Corinthians faces Vasco da Gama this Sunday afternoon, August 24, at São Januário, at 4 PM (Brasília time), for the 21st round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship. For this match, the Alvinegro seeks to maintain its advantage over the Carioca rival in the historical matchup.

Corinthians and Vasco first faced each other 99 years ago, on March 14, 1926, at the Estádio da Rua Paysandu. On that day, Vasco won 2-1. Since then, there have been 128 matches between the two teams, with the Alvinegro winning 56, drawing 36, and losing 36 times. Additionally, there are a total of 195 goals for Corinthians and 168 for Cruz-Maltino, averaging 2.84 per match.

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Considering Brazilian Championship games, the advantage is also with Corinthians. In 67 matches in the national tournament, there are 29 wins for Corinthians, 24 draws, and 14 victories for Vasco, with 92 goals scored by the Parque São Jorge club and 71 scored by the Carioca team.

The last match between the clubs was also in the national competition and brings good memories to Timão. The match took place on April 5, in the second round of the Brasileirão, at the Neo Química Arena. With goals from Memphis Depay, Yuri Alberto, and João Victor (own goal), the Alvinegro won 3-0 and had two other goals disallowed, one by Matheus Bidu and another by the Dutch striker.

Corinthians comes to the match occupying the 14th position in the national competition, with 22 points earned in 20 rounds. There have been five wins, seven draws, and eight losses for the Alvinegro Paulista, along with 19 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

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