Corinthians v Athletico-PR: Copa do Brasil live, stats, line-ups | OneFootball

Corinthians hosts Athletico-PR on Wednesday night for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

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Status of the Corinthians vs Athletico-PR clash

Corinthians won the first leg at Ligga Arena, 1-0, with a goal by Gui Negão. With the victory in Curitiba, Timão only needs a draw in the return leg to advance to the semifinals. If Athletico-PR wins by one goal, the match will go to penalties. A win by the visitors by two or more goals eliminates the São Paulo side.

The winner of this matchup will face either Cruzeiro or Atlético-MG in the next round. Raposa won the first leg away and will now decide the classic in front of their fans at Mineirão.

How is Corinthians coming into the match?

Despite the turbulence surrounding Parque São Jorge, Corinthians is in good form. The alvinegro team won two of their last three matches and comes off a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras in Itaquera, in the Brazilian Championship.

This positive run has boosted Dorival Júnior’s standing behind the scenes. In addition, the coach had time to train the team during the FIFA break.

In total, there were six days of preparation to face Athletico-PR.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

How is Athletico-PR coming into the match?

Athletico-PR is also on the rise. The red-and-black team, although they lost the first leg, comes off three consecutive wins in Série B of the Brasileirão.

This streak allowed Furacão to get closer to the G4 and return to the fight for promotion to the top tier of national football. The gap to fourth-placed Chapecoense is currently five points. Odair Hellmann’s team is prioritizing the league and may rest players in the Copa do Brasil.

In the last round, the Paraná side defeated Operário-PR 3-1 away from home.

Head-to-head history between Corinthians and Athletico-PR

Corinthians holds a slight advantage in the overall history against Athletico-PR. According to Ogol, a site specializing in statistics, the teams have faced each other 64 times, with 25 wins for the São Paulo side, 17 for the Paraná side, and 22 draws.

The recent record also favors the alvinegro team. In the last 15 matches between the teams, Furacão has won only twice. In addition, there have been eight wins for Timão and five draws.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Statistics

Corinthians has been inconsistent in the Brasileirão, but boasts a perfect record in the Copa do Brasil. Dorival Júnior’s team has won all five matches they have played in this edition of the tournament. There were two wins over Novorizontino, two more against Palmeiras, and one against Athletico-PR. During this period, Timão scored six goals and conceded none.

Furacão, meanwhile, focused on Série B, has had ups and downs in the 2025 Copa do Brasil. In seven matches, the team had four wins, one draw, and two losses (eight goals for and four against). To reach the quarterfinals, the team eliminated Pouso Alegre, Guarany de Bagé, Brusque, and São Paulo.

Corinthians in the season

Athletico-PR in the season

Probable lineups

Corinthians will have changes in the lineup. Coach Dorival Júnior will have the returns of forward Yuri Alberto, recovered from inguinal hernia surgery, and right-back Matheuzinho, who missed the last game due to a strain in his right thigh.

Forward Memphis Depay, who was with the Dutch national team during the FIFA break, is also available. However, he may be rested due to fatigue and start on the bench.

The other call-ups, José Martínez (Venezuela), Félix Torres (Ecuador), and Romero (Paraguay), are doubts. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza (Brazil) will return to São Paulo on a chartered flight and is expected to play.

Midfielder Raniele, who is recovering from a muscle injury in his left thigh, is likely to miss out. He may be included in the squad, but the tendency is for him to be absent. André Carrillo, who underwent surgery on his left ankle, is a definite absence.

On the other side, Odair Hellmann should also make changes to Athletico-PR. With an eye on the Second Division, he may rest the most fatigued players. Center-back Arthur Dias, still in the Medical Department, remains out.

It’s worth noting that Odair is suspended due to being sent off in the first leg and will not be on the sidelines. The substitute will be assistant coach Fábio Moreno.

(Photo: José Tramontin/athletico.com.br)

Probable Corinthians lineup

Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, Charles (José Martínez), Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro; Memphis Depay (Gui Negão) and Yuri Alberto.

Probable Athletico-PR lineup

Santos; Benavídez, Aguirre, Terán, and Esquivel; Felipinho, Dudu, and Zapelli; Leozinho, Mendoza, and Viveros.

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MATCH INFO CORINTHIANS VS ATHLETICO-PR

Venue: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP) Date: September 10, 2025, Wednesday Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Davi De Oliveira Lacerda (ES) Assistants: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE) VAR: Diego Pombo Lopez (BA) Where to watch: Globo, SporTV, Premiere, and Amazon Prime Video

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