This Thursday, the 20th, Corinthians and São Paulo will clash at the Neo Química Arena at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) in the 34th round of the Brasileirão.
Following two matches without a victory (one draw and one loss), the Tricolor Paulista currently sits in ninth place with 45 points.
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A win in this derby would keep the team in the hunt for the G-7, which consists of clubs qualifying for the 2026 Libertadores, currently led by Bahia with 53 points.
Timão is also looking for their first win in three rounds, having lost the previous two matches, placing them in 14th position with 42 points.
The home side needs to secure a victory to fully eliminate any danger of relegation.
Coach Dorival Jr. will be without Garro, who is suspended.
Memphis returns from international duty with the Netherlands but will start on the bench.
There was also uncertainty regarding the goalkeeper position. Hugo Souza had a chance to make his return but remains unavailable, with Raniele still sidelined.
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On the other hand, Hernán Crespo has seen Tapia, Ferraresi, and Bobadilla play for their national teams during the FIFA Date. While they are included in the squad, they are not expected to start.
Patryck will take on the role of left wing-back.
The Tricolor’s injury list includes Oscar, Lucas, Arboleda, Enzo Díaz, Marcos Antônio, Rodriguinho, Wendell, Calleri, André Silva, Luan, Dinenno, and Ryan Francisco.
📋 Corinthians’ Lineup
📋 São Paulo’s Lineup
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