Diniz equals Dorival Jr's Corinthians tally in 2026, who's fared better | OneFootball

Corinthians’ elimination against Internacional in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 also marked a symbolic moment for Fernando Diniz. Last Thursday (06), the coach completed 21 official matches in charge of Timão in 2026, matching Dorival Júnior’s number of games this season.

In 21 official matches, Diniz has recorded 11 wins, six draws, and four losses, achieving a 62% points rate. The coach also led the team in a friendly during the World Cup break, when Timão drew 1-1 with Cascavel.

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Compared to his predecessor, the numbers favor the current black-and-white boss. Before leaving the club, Dorival Júnior ended his 2026 season with seven wins, seven draws, and seven losses in 21 official matches, posting a 44% points rate.

Goals scored and defense

The team’s attacking and defensive performances also show differences. Under Fernando Diniz, Corinthians scored 26 goals and conceded 16 in 21 official matches. Under Dorival Júnior, the team found the net 21 times and conceded on 19 occasions.

Despite the stronger numbers, Diniz suffered his first setback in a knockout tie since taking over the club. Alvinegro could not overturn the 2-0 defeat suffered at Beira-Rio and ended up being eliminated by Internacional, bringing to an end the defense of the Copa do Brasil title won by Timão last season.

Now, the coach is turning his attention to the remaining competitions. Corinthians are still in the race for the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores, tournaments that now become the priority for the rest of the season.

Next match

Out of the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians return to action this Sunday (08) to face Red Bull Bragantino at 6:30 p.m. in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Série A Championship. At the moment, Timão are coming off two draws and sit in ninth place with 29 points.

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