Corinthians risk four-year unbeaten home run v Palmeiras at Arena | OneFootball

Riding high after winning the Supercopa and defeating Capivariano, Corinthians host Palmeiras at the Neo Química Arena for another Derby, valid for the seventh round of the Campeonato Paulista. In addition to their recent good form, Timão will be defending a streak that has lasted almost four years against the team coached by Abel Ferreira.

The last time Corinthians lost to Palmeiras in Itaquera was on August 13, 2022, in the 22nd round of that year’s Campeonato Brasileiro. On that occasion, Alviverde won 1-0, with an own goal by midfielder Roni.

Since then, Corinthians have hosted their rivals six more times at the Arena and have a good record, with two wins and four draws.

Favorable Record

In the most recent clash between the teams in Itaquera, the match ended in a 1-1 draw in the 2025 Brasileirão. Before that, in the Derby for the Copa do Brasil, Timão won 1-0, with a goal from Memphis.

Also in 2025, Corinthians and Palmeiras drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Campeonato Paulista final, a result that helped the black-and-white club secure the state title.

In the previous two years, Corinthians also maintained balance in the classic, with two draws and one win.

Similar Situations

Corinthians and Palmeiras are experiencing similar scenarios in the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista. Timão are in fifth place with 11 points, while Alviverde are in third with one point more. Both are chasing leaders Novorizontino, who have 13. The Derby takes place this Sunday at 8:30 pm (Brasília time).

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