Corinthians extend unbeaten run at Itaquera, best since 2017 | OneFootball

Corinthians have once again made home advantage count at Neo Química Arena. With the win over Atlético-MG last Sunday (24) in the Brazilian Championship, the black-and-white club reached its sixth consecutive victory at Itaquera and matched a mark it had not achieved since 2017, the season of its seventh national title. The team coached by Fernando Diniz has maintained a 100% record at home since April and remains unbeaten as the home side under the manager. During this run, Timão won important matches in the Brasileirão, Libertadores, and Copa do Brasil.

The streak began on April 15 against Independiente Santa Fe in the Libertadores. Since then, Corinthians have also beaten Vasco da Gama, Peñarol, São Paulo, Barra, and Atlético-MG at Neo Química Arena. In addition to the positive results, the team’s defensive performances have also stood out. In the six games, the club conceded only two goals and established Itaquera as one of the team’s main strengths this season.

Photo: Agência Corinthians

The feat matches the run recorded between June and July 2017, when Corinthians claimed six straight home wins during their Brazilian title campaign. On that occasion, the club beat Santos, São Paulo, Cruzeiro, Bahia, Botafogo, and Ponte Preta. Now, the black-and-white squad can aim for even bigger marks. If Timão win at home again in their upcoming fixtures, they will move closer to the run of seven straight victories achieved in 2023 and the eight consecutive wins recorded in 2015 and 2021.

The all-time record at Neo Química Arena still belongs to the 2016 season. That year, Corinthians racked up 12 consecutive victories at Itaquera, combining matches from the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa Libertadores. The win over Atlético-MG also carried significant weight in the Brazilian Championship standings. In addition to extending their positive home run, Corinthians moved up places and gained some breathing room in the battle against the lower end of the table.

Corinthians’ current run at Neo Química Arena

Run of six consecutive wins in 2017

Run of seven consecutive wins in 2023

Run of eight consecutive wins in 2015

All-time record: 12 consecutive wins in 2016

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