Corinthians aim to extend good run v Santos at Vila Belmiro, stats | OneFootball

Next Wednesday, Corinthians will face Santos at Vila Belmiro, for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. Dorival Júnior's team defends a good recent record against the rival away from home.

In the last seven encounters between the teams in Baixada Santista, Timão was defeated only twice. Additionally, there were two draws and three Corinthians victories – a 52% success rate.

The last classic played at the venue was in January 2024, during the Paulistão. On that occasion, Peixe came out on top with a 1-0 score. The rivals did not face each other again last year, as Santos played in the Brazilian Serie B.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Regular Opponent?

Corinthians and Santos have not faced each other at Vila in the current season. All three classics played this year took place at Neo Química Arena. And Timão won them all.

The first, valid for the group stage of the State Championship, ended 2-1 for Corinthians. Then, the rivals met again in the semifinals of the competition, once more in Itaquera. Again, Timão won 2-1, eliminating Peixe.

The last match between the teams occurred in mid-May, already for the Brasileirão. This time under Dorival Júnior's command, the Parque São Jorge team won 1-0.

Former Player Rule in Sight?

Next Wednesday's classic might promote another former player rule between Corinthians and Santos. This is because the top scorer Yuri Alberto was the protagonist in all the matches played between the teams this year.

Yuri Alberto celebrating a goal against Santos (Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Of the six goals scored by Timão against the rival in 2025, the number 9 was responsible for five. The Menino da Vila found the net in all the confrontations against Peixe this season.

Date and Time of the Classic

Standings Situation

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