Corinthians and São Paulo face each other this Thursday (20)at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), in a duel valid for the 34th round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship. The classic, which will be played at the Neo Química Arena, brings together missing rivals looking for a place in the next Copa Libertadores.
Timão, under the command of , is in 14th position in the Brasileirão, with 42 points, 11 less than the G7. The team’s recent run is not exciting, with defeats to Red Bull Bragantino (away) and Ceará (home).
It is already in ninth place, with 45 units, eight less than Bahia, which opens the G7. After seeking a draw with Flamengo in Vila Belmiro, Crespo’s team was defeated by Red Bull Bragantino in the last round, again as home team.
In the first round…
At Majestoso on July 19th, São Paulo was much better than Majestoso and beat Majestoso 2-0, with two goals from Luciano, at Morumbis.
Both goals came in the first half, and Timão did not have the strength to change the scenario of the classic.
How Corinthians arrive
The striker, who played in the last FIFA Date with the Dutch team, participated in training this Wednesday (19) and will be involved. The same should be true for Hugo Souza, who has made progress in his recovery from a trauma to his left thigh, and Maycon, who recently suffered tendonitis in his right knee.
Timão, however, will be without midfielder Raniele (injury to the adductor muscle in his right leg) and midfielder Rodrigo Garro (suspended). Midfielders Carrillo, Charles and Martínez, however, were suspended in the defeat to Ceará and are available.
How do you get to São Paulo?
With the DM full, Tricolor Paulista has 12 certain absences for Majestoso. Out of action are: Calleri (physical transition), Enzo Díaz (inguinal hernia), Ryan (ligament injury on the left knee), André Silva (ligament injury on the right knee), Luan (injury on the right adductor muscle), Dinenno (injury on the right knee), Wendell (partial rupture of the plantar fascia of the left foot), Marcos Antônio (muscle injury on the back of the left thigh), Rodriguinho (bronchitis attack), Oscar (changes cardiological), Arboleda (muscle injury in the back of the left thigh) and Lucas Moura (pain in the right knee).
The good news is that midfielder Pablo Maia has recovered from a tendon injury in his right foot and should be available to coach Hernán Crespo.
The trio of Ferraresi, Tapia and Bobadilla — who were at the service of their respective teams in the last FIFA Data — will be evaluated by the club’s staff to determine whether they will be able to play in the classic.
Probable Corinthians lineup
Hugo Souza (Felipe Longo); Matheuzinho, João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon (Angileri), José Martínez, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon; Gui Negão (Memphis Depay) and Yuri Alberto. Technical: Dorival Junior.
Probable lineup for São Paulo
Rafael; Rafael Tolói (Ferraresi), Alan Franco and Sabino; Maik, Pablo Maia (Bobadilla), Luiz Gustavo, Alisson and Ferreira; Luciano and Tapia (Rigoni). Technical: Hernán Crespo.
Where to watch Corinthians x São Paulo
Technical sheet of Corinthians x São Paulo
- Data: 20/11/2025
- Time: 7:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo
- Round: 34th round
