Corinthians can jump three spots in Brasileirão with win over Fluminense | OneFootball

On Wednesday night, at 9:30 p.m., Corinthians visit Fluminense at the Maracanã in a match valid for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. Under the command of Dorival Júnior, the black-and-white team takes the field under pressure, trying to halt a run of seven matches without a win this season and bounce back in the competition.

At the moment, Corinthians sit in 11th place in the table, with ten points won. A victory could take the team to 13 points and as high as eighth place. For that, besides doing their part, the club also needs to keep an eye on the direct clash between Coritiba and Vasco da Gama, who are fighting for seventh place.

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To reach this more positive scenario, Timão still depends on other results. Among them are slip-ups by rivals such as Grêmio, who face leaders Palmeiras, and Vitória, who take on Cruzeiro, currently the bottom team in the championship.

If the match ends in a draw, Corinthians would reach 11 points and their best possible outcome would be ninth place. Even so, the situation is considered difficult, since Vasco, who occupy that position, also have 11 points but hold a significant advantage in goal difference, with six more.

Even to move up at least one spot, the team would need to hope for a negative result for Vitória and, at the same time, stay ahead of clubs just behind them in the standings, such as Internacional, Atlético-MG, and Red Bull Bragantino.

On the other hand, a defeat could worsen the team’s situation in the tournament. Depending on the combination of results in the round, Corinthians risk dropping as many as four places, moving closer to the relegation zone.

Given this scenario, the clash at the Maracanã carries weight not only in the standings, but also in giving Dorival Júnior’s work some breathing room. For the match, the coach will not be able to count on seven players: Hugo Souza, Hugo Farias, Raniele, André Carrillo, Gui Negão, Kaio César, and Memphis Depay.

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