The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 14th and 5th in the Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Corinthians won 2.
- Corinthians is on a difficult losing run (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Performances by Fluminense have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Fluminense could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Corinthians holding a narrow advantage.
- Confirmed absences for Corinthians: Andre Ramalho (Inactive) Kayke (Knee Injury) Labyad Z. (Knee Injury) Yuri Alberto (Muscle Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Fluminense: Alisson (Hip Injury) Cano G. (Injury) Ignacio (Injury) John Kennedy (Knee Injury) Matheus Reis (Knee Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Fluminense: Samuel Xavier (Shoulder Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Corinthians has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 25:24 (averaging 1.3:1.2 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Corinthians against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, with 15:6 goals (averaging 1.7:0.7 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 55:23 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 47:21 | 26 | 57 |
| 3 | Athletico-PR | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43:32 | 11 | 49 |
| 4 | Cruzeiro | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 44:40 | 4 | 48 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44:36 | 8 | 48 |
| 6 | Bahia | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 43:35 | 8 | 46 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 37:32 | 5 | 43 |
| 8 | Santos | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 43:41 | 2 | 41 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37:43 | -6 | 38 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 34:33 | 1 | 37 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 33:34 | -1 | 36 |
| 12 | Vitoria | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32:42 | -10 | 36 |
| 13 | Botafogo RJ | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 42:47 | -5 | 35 |
| 14 | Vasco | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 36:42 | -6 | 34 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 34:43 | -9 | 33 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 30:34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 | Internacional | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 32:37 | -5 | 31 |
| 18 | Gremio | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 31:39 | -8 | 30 |
| 19 | Remo | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 33:48 | -15 | 24 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 28 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 29:57 | -28 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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