Corinthians have the chance to escape the relegation zone with a win against Athletico Paranaense at Corinthians Arena.
Corinthians are having a challenging domestic season, currently on a three-match winless streak across all competitions. This downturn follows a period where the team from Tatuapé had won three consecutive matches without conceding a goal. Under Ramon Diaz, they remain unbeaten at home, with a 10-game streak in the Brasileiro Serie A.
So far this year, Corinthians have managed only 29 points from 29 matches, which is seven points less than they had at this time last season when they finished 13th. They've also faced 12 domestic defeats in 2024, matching their total from the previous Serie A campaign. Notably, Corinthians have not lost to Athletico Paranaense at home in their last 13 meetings in this competition, winning 1-0 in this fixture last year.
On the other hand, Athletico Paranaense has been sliding down the Serie A standings, currently on a nine-match winless streak. They sit just two points above the relegation zone, despite having played the fewest matches in the league this season (27). Under Lucho Gonzalez, the team has scored just one goal in their last five domestic games and ranks among the lowest in the league for total goals scored, with only 27.
Paranaense has also struggled on the road, remaining winless in their last four away matches and failing to score in their last two league outings. In 2024, they have lost 11 points after failing to maintain second-half leads on five occasions.
Prediction: Corinthians
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