Brasileiro | Gameweek 30

Oct 18, 2024 at 12am UK

Neo Quimica Arena (Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo)

Corinthians vs Athletico PR

Match preview

Corinthians have had a tough time at home this season. They've lost three games in a row in all competitions.

The team from Tatuape had won three consecutive competitive matches without conceding a single goal before the slump.

Ramon Diaz hasn't lost a home match since he took charge, with Corinthians currently on a 10-game home unbeaten run in the Brasileiro Serie A.In 29 domestic games played this year, they've collected 29 points, seven fewer than a year ago when they finished 13th.

On the other hand, they've already suffered 12 domestic defeats in 2024, which is the same as their tally from the previous Serie A season.Corinthians have not lost a home match against Paranaense in this competition for 13 games, winning 1-0 last year.

Athletico Paranaense have been on a bit of a losing streak recently, with nine games without a win in the top flight of Serie A.

This means that the club, which is based in Curitiba, is just two points above the relegation line. However, it has played the fewest games in the league this season (27).

Lucho González has seen his side score just one goal in their last five domestic games, while also netting the joint third-fewest goals in the league so far (27).

Paranaense haven't won any of their last four away matches in this competition. They didn't score in their previous two league games as the visitors.

In 2024, Furacao lost five second-half leads, costing them 11 points.

Recent Performance

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Corinthians form (all competitions):WWWLLD

Athletico Paranaense Brasileiro form:LLDDLL

Athletico Paranaense form (all competitions):DWDLLL

Injuries and suspensions

Corinthians

6 Diego Palacios

7 Shakhtar Donetsk

80 Alex Santana

33 Ruan Oliveira

43 Talles Magno

94 Memphis Depay (uncertained)

22 Héctor Hernández

Athletico Paranaense

5 Fernandinho

Possible starting lineups

Corinthians possible starting lineup:

Souza; Matheuzinho, Henrique, Caca, Bidu; Martinez; Carrillo, Garro, Coronado; Alberto, Depay

Athletico Paranaense possible starting lineup:

Mycael; Felipinho, Victor, Gamarra; Cuello, Erick, Praxedes, Esquivel; Zapelli, Canobbio; Di Yorio