Corinthians aim to end Arena drought to avoid 2024 slump | OneFootball

On the night of this Wednesday (15), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), Corinthians will face Santa Fé of Colombia at Neo Química Arena in the second round of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores group stage. In the first round, the Corinthians side beat Platense of Argentina 2-0 away from home and got off to a first-place start in Group E of the international competition.

In addition to seeking their second straight win of the season, the Alvinegro will try to end a four-match winless run at Neo Química Arena to avoid matching the negative streak from late July and August 2024. The last victory for the club from Parque São Jorge in Itaquera came on February 12, against RB Bragantino, by 2-0, in the second round of the Brasileirão. The goals were scored by center-back Gabriel Paulista and left-back Matheus Bidu.

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Since then, there have been two draws (Flamengo and Palmeiras) and two more defeats (Coritiba and Internacional), all in the Brazilian Championship — one goal scored and four conceded. Part of this run at Neo Química Arena resulted in the dismissal of head coach Dorival Júnior on Sunday, April 7, as he had gone nine matches without a win in charge of the team.

In 2024, Corinthians, then managed by Argentine Ramón Díaz, went five matches without a win at Neo Química Arena, recording four draws (Grêmio — twice, Juventude and RB Bragantino) and one draw (RB Bragantino) — five goals scored and six conceded. The matches were in the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, and Conmebol Sudamericana.

This season, the club from Parque São Jorge has been struggling to maintain consistency at home. Overall, there have been three wins, three draws, and three defeats — a 44.4% success rate — with 12 goals scored and seven conceded. In 2026, there have been eight wins, eight draws, and seven defeats — 23 goals scored and 19 conceded.

Corinthians seek to avoid matching a run from just under two years ago at Neo Química Arena

20241) Corinthians 2 x 2 Grêmio – 07/25/2024 – 19th round of the Brasileirão2) Corinthians 0 x 0 Grêmio – 07/31/2024 – First leg, Copa do Brasil Round of 163) Corinthians 1 x 1 Juventude – 08/04/2024 – 22nd round of the Brasileirão4) Corinthians 1 x 1 RB Bragantino – 08/10/2024 – 23rd round of the Brasileirão5) Corinthians* 1 x 2 RB Bragantino – 08/20/2024 – Sudamericana Round of 16

*Advanced on penalties

20261) Corinthians 0 x 2 Coritiba – 03/11/2026 – 5th round of the Brasileirão2) Corinthians 1 x 1 Flamengo – 03/22/2026 – 8th round of the Brasileirão3) Corinthians 0 x 1 Internacional – 04/05/2026 – 10th round4) Corinthians 0 x 0 Palmeiras – 04/13/2026 – 11th round

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