Corinthians vs Santos Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026

Corinthians and Santos meet in the latest edition of the Clássico Alvinegro at Neo Química Arena.

Corinthians host Santos in Gameweek 25 of the 2026 Brasileirão Série A on Sunday, August 30. Corinthians are 10th in the table with 32 points from 24 matches, while Santos sit 14th with 26 points from 23 games.

Corinthians have won eight, drawn eight and lost eight of their league matches this season, scoring 26 goals and conceding 24. Santos have six wins, eight draws and nine defeats, with 33 goals scored and 36 conceded.

The reverse fixture in March ended 1-1, with Gabriel Barbosa scoring for Santos before Memphis Depay equalised for Corinthians. The teams have also drawn their previous two meetings.

Kick-off details

• Competition: Brasileirão Série A, Gameweek 25
• Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM BRT / 7:00 PM UTC / 12:30 AM IST
• Venue: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo, Brazil
• Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio
• VAR: In use

Form

Corinthians: L-W-L-D-W

Santos: D-W-L-D-L

Players to watch out for

Rodrigo Garro (Corinthians)

Garro is Corinthians’ leading scorer in the Brasileirão this season with six goals. However, he will return to the squad after serving a suspension following the defeat to Coritiba.

Gabriel Barbosa (Santos)

Gabriel Barbosa has scored six league goals for Santos this season and scored against Corinthians in the reverse fixture in March.

Match Facts

• Corinthians are 10th in the Brasileirão with 32 points from 24 matches.
• Santos are 14th with 26 points from 23 matches.
• Corinthians have scored 26 goals and conceded 24 this season.
• Santos have scored 33 goals and conceded 36.
• The reverse fixture in March ended 1-1.
• The last three meetings have produced two draws and one Santos win.
• Rodrigo Garro is Corinthians’ leading scorer with six goals in the Brasileirão.
• Gabriel Barbosa is Santos’ leading scorer with six goals in the Brasileirão.

Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in a draw – 12/5 with bet365.
• Tip 2: Yuri Alberto to score anytime – 7/4 with bet365.
• Tip 3: Neymar to score anytime – 11/4 with bet365.

Injury & team news

Corinthians: The latest update lists Hugo Souza, André Ramalho, Bidu, André, Zakaria Labyad, Yuri Alberto, Vitinho and Kayke as unavailable, while Breno Bidon is suspended. However, Yuri Alberto has begun his physical transition and could return to the squad, while Hugo Souza and Matheuzinho are also expected to return after being rested against Coritiba.

Santos: João Schmidt is suspended, while Gabriel Menino, Lucas Veríssimo and Vinicius Lira are listed as unavailable. Veríssimo is also a doubt after suffering muscular discomfort against Palmeiras. Neymar is expected to start, with Gabriel Barbosa also expected to return to the XI.

Head-to-head stats

• Matches Played: 41
• Corinthians: 16
• Santos: 12
• Draw: 13

Predicted lineups

Corinthians

Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Angileri; Raniele, Allan; André Carrillo, Rodrigo Garro, Kaio César; Yuri Alberto.

Santos

Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, João Ananias, Luan Peres, Gonzalo Escobar; Willian Arão, Christian Oliva; Gustavo Caballero, Álvaro Barreal, Neymar; Gabriel Barbosa.

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