Corinthians Form and Squad
Corinthians go into matchday three top of Group E, with two wins and an aggregate score of 4:0. Over their last six matches the team coached by Fernando Diniz have been unbeaten and have not conceded. The win over Vasco da Gama (1:0) added a little extra sharpness, but the main sign is the order at the back. Goalkeeper Hugo de Souza Nogueira and defender Matheus Franca Silva returned after the break in the Brazilian league and are available for the Copa Libertadores. Memphis Depay remains sidelined, so the partnership of Rodrigo Garro and Yuri Alberto Monteiro da Silva carries even more weight in attack.
Key stats:
- Over the last six matches they have four wins, two draws and an overall score of 6:0;
- At home in the Copa Libertadores against Independiente Santa Fe they had 65% possession, 14 shots, nine on target and eight corners;
- Away in the Copa Libertadores against Platense six shots and three on target were enough: the team calmly took three points (2:0) without unnecessary risk.
Potential lineup (4-2-3-1): Hugo de Souza Nogueira — Matheus Franca Silva, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Raniele Almeida Melo — Andre Luis Santos Dias, Allan — Breno de Souza Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Vitinho — Yuri Alberto.
Absentees: Memphis Depay (thigh), Kayke Ferrari Guimaraes (knee), Joao Pedro de Souza Rodrigues (groin), Hugo Ferreira de Farias (recovery after surgery), Charles Rigon Matos (foot/heel), Guilherme William Silva Inacio (transition phase after muscle injury, doubtful).
Penarol Form and Squad
Penarol travel to Brazil in poor shape: five matches without a win, four scored and eight conceded. After the defeat to Montevideo Wanderers (0:1) the side coached by Diego Aguirre lost their chance of winning the Apertura and are now clinging to the Copa Libertadores. They have only one point in the group, and the trip to Sao Paulo will be a test of their character and squad depth.
Key stats:
- In their last 11 away matches in the Copa Libertadores they have only three wins (six defeats, two draws).
- In their last five matches Penarol have not won once and have conceded every time.
- In their last 12 away matches in all competitions the bet Both teams to score – No has landed 10 times.
Potential lineup (4-3-3): Washington Aguerre — Kevin Rodriguez, Mauricio Lemos, Lucas Agustin Ferreira Sagas, Diego Laxalt — Eric Daian Remedi, Jesus Emiliano Trindade Flores, Roberto Nicolas Fernandez Fagundes — Luis Miguel Angulo Sevillano, Douglas Matias Arezo Martinez, Gaston Alberto Togni.
Absentees: Leonardo Fernandez (torn knee ligaments), Franco Escobar (suspension after the red card against Platense), Nahuel Herrera (shoulder), Maximiliano Olivera (muscle injury), Eduardo Darias (soleus muscle), Javier Cabrera (recovery after ligament rupture).
Who Will Referee the Match
Cristian Garay (Uruguay)
Matches – 6 (International fixtures, 2025 - 2026);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 27;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match on average – 22;
Penalties – 50%.
