Corinthians vs Athletico Paranaense Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa do Brasil 2025 quarter-final second leg

Timão secured a 1-0 win in the first leg.

Corinthians are ready to lock horns with Athletico Paranaense in what is going to be the second leg fixture of the 2025 Copa do Brasil quarterfinal. Neo Química Arena is ready to witness the clash.

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista have a one-goal advantage coming into the match. They will be at home, and it is going to be a big advantage for them.

They performed well in the first leg and secured a close win. The hosts will be keen on attacking from the start.

Athletico Paranaense lost their home game, and this time they will be away. This will keep them under pressure from the beginning, making it a tough fixture for them. Even though they are just down by a goal, getting past their opponent’s defence is not going to be easy for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Stadium: Neo Química Arena
• Date: Thursday, September 11
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 a.m. IST/ 12:30 a.m. GMT (Wednesday, September 10; 08:30 p.m. ET/ 05:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Davi de Oliveira Lacerda
• VAR: In use

Form:

Corinthians: L-L-W-W-D

Athletico Paranaense: D-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Memphis Depay (Corinthians)

The Netherlands international will be back from the international break and will yet again play an important role in the final third for the hosts. Memphis Depay is looking in good scoring form at the moment. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Kevin Viveros (Athletico Paranaense)

Kevin Viveros will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the attacking front. They are a goal down, and with his skills in the final third, they might have a fighting chance. Even though he has only scored a single phone, Viveros is still going to play a crucial role for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Corinthians are unbeaten in their last three matches.
• Athletico Paranaense are on a two-match winning run.
• Timão have not lost any of their last four matches against the visitors.

Corinthians vs Athletico Paranaense: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win @19/20 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/11 Ladbrokes
• Memphis Depay to score @9/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Andre Carrillo, Jose Andres Martinez and Raniele are injured, hence missing out on action for Corinthians. They might also miss out on Matheuzinho and Yuri Alberto due to a lack of fitness.

Athletico Paranaense will miss out on the services of Isaac, Leo, Renan and three other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 71

Corinthians won: 28

Athletico Paranaense won: 19

Draws: 24

Predicted Lineups

Corinthians predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Hugo Souza (GK); Mateuzinho, Ramalho, Henrique, Bidu; Charles, Maycon; Bidon, Garro, Ferrari; Depay

Athletico Paranaense predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Santos (GK); Fernando, Benavídez, Aguirre, Dos Santos Barbados, Goncalves; Mendoza, Patrick, Silva, Zapelli; Viveros

Match Prediction

This high-stakes game is going to be an intense fixture between the two sides. But Corinthians are likely to come out on top against Athletico Paranaense in their upcoming Copa do Brasil quarterfinal.

Prediction: Corinthians 2-1 Athletico Paranaense

Telecast Details

Brazil: Premiere, SporTV

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