Corinthians Form and Lineup
The dismissal of Dorival Junior was logical. Before his departure the team had gone eight matches without a win. Because of this run it were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Paulista by Novorizontino (0:1). A goal in every other game might have brought Corinthians at least a few victories, but the home team kept a clean sheet only against Chapecoense. Under Fernando Diniz the clean sheets have returned, while Under 2.5 goals has remained (nine out of ten).
- Under Fernando Diniz Timau have not conceded a single goal in 180 minutes.
- Corinthians are last in Serie A for shots on target (10.36 per 90 minutes).
- In seven consecutive home matches for Corinthians at least one of the sides has failed to score.
Potential Corinthians lineup (4-3-1-2): Hugo Souza — Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu — Raniele, Andre Luiz, Breno Bidon — Rodrigo Garro — Kaique, Yuri Alberto.
Independiente Santa Fe Form and Lineup
Pablo Repetto's side have gone three matches without a win in the Colombian Primera A, but this does not prevent the team from sitting around 12th-13th place. The opponents above are constantly dropping points as well. In the Copa Libertadores the 2025 Apertura champions began with a home draw against Penarol, a last-16 participant in the previous edition of the tournament.
- In five of the last six matches involving Santa Fe one of the teams has received a red card.
- The Cardinals have conceded in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.
- In six of the last seven matches involving Independiente there have been at least six yellow cards shown.
Potential Independiente Santa Fe lineup (4-3-3): Andres Mosquera — Helibelton Palacios, Emmanuel Olivera, Victor Moreno, Cristian Mafla — Jhojan Torres, Dani Torres, Alexis Zapata — Luis Palacios, Hugo Rodallega, Omar Fernandez.
Who Will Referee the Match
Juan Benitez (Paraguay)
Matches – 7 (international fixtures, 2026);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 14%.
