Corinthians will host city rivals Santos at the Corinthians Arena in Brazil’s Serie A action on Saturday.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides in three days as they also meet in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil last 16 on Wednesday. The match ended in a 4-0 win for the home team, with Giuliano de Paula scoring twice.
The home side are unbeaten in their last four league outings, recording three wins in that period. Santos are unbeaten in their last five league games but have picked up just one win in that period.
The two sides are separated by seven points and six places in the league standings, with the home team in second place with 25 points and Santos in eighth place with 18 points.
Corinth vs Santos Head-to-Head and Number Lock
- This will be the 345th edition of Clássico Alvinegro. The home side have been the dominant side against their southern rivals, leading 135-110 in wins while 99 matches ended in draws.
- The head-to-head record between the two sides is perfectly even in terms of Brazil’s Serie A fixtures, with both sides having 24 wins while 22 fixtures ended in a draw.
- Only first-placed Palmeiras (8) have more wins than Corinthians (7), while only 13th-placed Ceara have drawn (7) more than Santos (6) this season.
- Corinthians have conceded the fewest goals (3) from open play in the league while Santos have conceded eight from open play in the league.
- Corinthians are unbeaten in their last 18 home matches in the Brazilian Serie A.
Corinth vs Santos Prediction
Corinthians have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last three games at home in all competitions and will be sure of another failure after keeping a clean sheet on Wednesday against the same opposition.
Santos have beaten the hosts 18-17 in league games this season but only six of them have come on their way. They were beaten by the hosts in their cup clash on Wednesday and are expected to struggle here as well.
We support Timo to secure a comfortable win here.
Prediction: Corinthians 2-0 Santos
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Corinthians vs Santos BeTips
Tip 1: Results – Corinth.
Tip 2: Goals – Over/under 2.5 goals – Under 2.5.
Tip 3: Both teams score – No.
Tip 4: At least one goal will be scored in the first half – Yes.
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