Corinthians vs Athletico Paranaense: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Corinthians vs Athletico Paranaense Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Thursday 11th September | Neo Química Arena | Copa do Brasil | 01:30 GMT

We have reached the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, where amongst the four games to be played, Corinthians will host Athletico Paranaense.

Both teams have been emphatic throughout the tournament so far, which will leave us with hopefully an entertaining climax in this game. However, the hosts do hold a 1-0 lead on aggregate from the first leg, which gives them a huge advantage.

Key Betting Tip: Corinthians to Win offers good value @ 1.78.

Corinthians vs Athletico-PR Predicted Lineups

Corinthians Predicted XI: Souza, Angileri, Henrique, Silva, Charles, Barberan, Torres, Bidon, Garro, Negao, Depay

Corinthians have five squad members absent ahead of this game. Each of Carrillo, Martinez, Matheuzinho, Raniele and Alberto have all picked up injuries.

Athletico-PR Predicted XI: Santos, Teran, Belezi, Aguirre, Benavidez, Mendoza, Patrick, Dudu, Fernando, Viveros, Zapelli

Athletico-PR have an even more extensive injury list. They have six injured players in total, which includes Isaac, Moraes, Leo, Esquivel, Raul and Renan.

Corinthians and Athletico-PR Current Form and Standings

Corinthians are flying in this tournament. The Serie A side are yet to lose a game in the Copa do Brasil and have already set themselves up for progression into the semi-finals. The Helm built a 1-0 advantage in this tie, after Gui Negao buried a 58th minute goal past Athletico Paranaense in the first leg. Corinthians are now unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions and have recently snuck into the Serie A top 12.

Athletico Paranaense are certainly the underdogs in this cup affair. They play their football in the Serie B, after being relegated to the second tier last season. They haven’t exactly stung the Serie B as well as they’d hoped either, as they sit sixth in the table, six points off a promotion spot. However, they have performed well in the Copa do Brasil, making it all the way to the quarterfinals. In the last two rounds of the competition, Paranaense have failed to win the first legs, yet still made a comeback in the second. This will certainly give the visitors some hope in the second leg against Corinthians, especially considering they managed to turn around a 2-1 deficit to Serie A’s São Paulo in the round-of-16.

Corinthians vs Athletico-PR Head-to-Head Timeline

Of course these two sides only last met less than two weeks ago, which finished in Corinthians favour. But on top of that match, Corinthians have also dominated in the majority of their other clashes.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• APR 0-1 Corinthians, 28/08/25 (Copa do Brasil)
• Corinthians 5-2 APR, 18/10/24 (Serie A)
• APR 1-1 Corinthians, 23/06/24 (Serie A)
• Corinthians 1-0 APR, 01/11/23 (Serie A)
• APR 1-0 Corinthians, 24/06/23 (Serie A)

Athletico-PR have only beaten Corinthians once in their last 13 attempts, spanning all the way back to November 2018.

Corinthians vs Athletico-PR Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-1 Corinthians Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Corinthians vs Athletico-PR Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Corinthians to Win @ 1.78 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Corinthians vs Athletico-PR

Memphis Depay (Corinthians) - We all know what Memphis Depay is capable of and now he continues to display it in the Brazilian league. The Dutchman has grabbed four goals and three assists in the Serie A so far this season, in just 12 matches. He has also scored once in his three Copa do Brasil matches too.

Dudu (APR) - The 19-year-old has made his breakthrough year this season, scoring three goals in nine games for his club. Dudu also managed to pick up a 105th minute goal in his last game against Botafogo SP, helping to put the game to 3-1 just eight minutes after being subbed on.

Corinthians vs Athletico-PR Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
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• Stadium Information: The Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, was opened in 2014 and can hold up to 48,905 people on a match day.