On this Monday (28th), starting at 7 PM (Brasília time), Cuiabá and Corinthians will face each other on the pitch at the Arena Pantanal, in the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. The clubs, which are trying to save themselves from the relegation zone, will have a direct confrontation in this round.
Corinthians takes the field after a 2-2 draw against Racing in the Copa Sudamericana, held in the middle of the week. In the Brazilian Championship, the performance of the Timão has been unsatisfactory, with only 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Cuiabá has a recent record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their recent games.
When and where will the match take place?
Cuiabá and Corinthians will face each other this Monday (28th), on the pitch at Arena Pantanal starting at 7 PM (Brasília time).
Corinthians x Cuiabá
Referee: Bruno Arleu de Araújo (Fifa-RJ).
Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa (Fifa-RJ) and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE).
VAR: Igor Junio Benevenuto de Oliveira (Fifa-MG).
Where to watch: PREMIERE
PROBABLE LINE-UPS
Cuiabá: Walter; Matheus Alexandre, Marllon, Bruno Alves, Alan Empereur (Filipe Augusto) and Ramon; Fernando Sobral and Lucas Fernandes; Gustavo Sauer, Clayson and Pitta.
Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Charles, André Carrillo and Rodrigo Garro; Romero, Talles Magno (Breno Bidon) and Memphis Depay.
Predictions
It will be a significant and intriguing clash. Both teams are fighting to avoid relegation, and winning is essential. For Corinthians, this is crucial, as a victory could lift them out of the relegation zone this round. On the other hand, Cuiabá has been unable to escape the zone, but accumulating points is vital.
Prediction: Cuiabá 1 x 1 Corinthians
Victor Gabriel – Cuiabá reporter: With both teams facing the risk of relegation, it is likely that we will have a more cautious match. Accumulating points in this final phase is extremely important for both. Timão has shown better performances recently, and having players who have been decisive can make all the difference in this match.
