Corinthians v São Paulo: TV info, team news, line-ups, referee | OneFootball

Corinthians will host São Paulo this Sunday afternoon (18th), at 4pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the third round of the first phase of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista, at the Neo Química Arena. With some games already played, the Alvinegro currently sits in ninth place—one below the qualification zone for the knockout stage—on the overall state league table with three points.

After defeating Ponte Preta in Itaquera in their competition debut, Corinthians suffered a 3-0 loss to Red Bull Bragantino at the Cícero de Souza Marques last midweek. Their rival, meanwhile, has the same number of points but is at a disadvantage in goal difference (zero versus -2) and comes from a 1-0 win over São Bernardo at Morumbis last Thursday (15th).

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Probable Corinthians lineup and absences

For the Majestoso, Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff will likely be without: midfielders Raniele (ankle pain, according to ge.globo, and is doubtful) and José Martínez (still in Venezuela awaiting reissuance of his passport to return to Brazil), as well as midfielder Rodrigo Garro (recovering from surgery on his left wrist) and forward Memphis Depay (working on physical conditioning).

Thus, the tendency is for Alvinegro to start the match with the following lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; André Carrillo, Charles, André, and Breno Bidon; Vitinho (Gui Negão) and Yuri Alberto.

Probable São Paulo lineup and absences

The only absence for the match against Alvinegro will be midfielder Alisson, 32, who may leave the Morumbis team during this transfer window. Coach Hernán Crespo, therefore, should line up: Rafael, Maik, Arboleda, Alan Franco, and Wendell; Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Lucas; Lucca (Bobadilla), Luciano (Tapia), and Ferreira.

Refereeing

The referee will be João Vitor Gobi, assisted by Daniel Luis Marques and Leandro Matos Feitosa. The video referee role will be handled by Adriano de Assis Miranda.

Broadcast

Corinthians fans who are not at Neo Química Arena can watch the match on TNT Sports (cable TV) and HBO MAX (streaming platform). After the final whistle, Central do Timão will bring you everything that happened during the 90 minutes, as well as coach Dorival Júnior’s press conference and mixed zone with the players.

Next fixture

After facing São Paulo at home this Sunday, Corinthians will remain focused on the Campeonato Paulista. Next Thursday (22nd), at 7:30pm (Brasília time), Alvinegro will visit Santos FC at Vila Belmiro for the fourth round of the first phase of the state league.

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