Corinthians can reach Brasileirão's top half on Sunday | OneFootball

Corinthians take the field in this round of the Brazilian Championship with a chance to close the gap to the group of the top eight teams. At 8:30 p.m., the team coached by Fernando Diniz faces Mirassol away from home at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia, in a match valid for the 14th round of the competition.

Currently, the black-and-white club sits in 15th place with 15 points. If they secure all three points, they could reach 18 and climb as high as ninth in the table, depending on a combination of other results.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

On the other hand, a draw would not bring much progress. With 16 points, the best-case scenario would be 14th place, representing just a one-spot climb. Even so, there is still the possibility of remaining in the same position, since Internacional, who are right behind with 14 points, still play this round against Fluminense.

A defeat, meanwhile, would complicate the situation. Besides preventing any progress in the standings, the result could leave Corinthians closer to the relegation zone. If Internacional win their match, the São Paulo side could even drop one place and become even more threatened by the bottom four.

Despite the risks, the team’s recent form is encouraging. Corinthians come into the match on the back of three straight wins: against Peñarol in the Copa Libertadores, against Vasco da Gama in the Brasileirão, and over Barra in the Copa do Brasil.

In addition, Fernando Diniz’s work is starting to show on the pitch. The team is on a seven-match unbeaten run and has also maintained a solid defensive streak, without conceding a goal during that span.

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