Why the match against Vitória has become crucial for Corinthians | OneFootball

The game against Vitória this Saturday, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship, has taken on decisive contours for Corinthians. The match could determine the team's path under Dorival Júnior in the competition.

Timão is currently in 11th place on the table, with 36 points. If they win, the team can climb two spots to take the ninth position, opening up an eight-point advantage over the relegation zone.

Moreover, if they win the game at Barradão, the alvinegro team will achieve an unprecedented milestone in the Brasileirão: two consecutive victories. Fluctuating, the club from Parque São Jorge is still seeking greater consistency in the national tournament.

A defeat, however, could be catastrophic for Corinthians. This is because if Vitória wins, they could narrow the gap to the São Paulo team to just two points, keeping Timão close to the Z4.

Good track record in favor

To secure three more points, Corinthians relies on their recent good track record against Vitória. In the last ten games, there have been five victories for the São Paulo team against only one for the northeastern team, along with four draws.

Timão hasn't lost to Vitória for eight years, since 2017. The last defeat in Salvador happened a year earlier, in 2016.

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