Corinthians vs Athletico PR preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Arena Corinthians
Serie A
CorinthiansCTH
0 – 0
Athletico PRAPR
Full Time
Round 21 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Corinthians faced Athletico PR in a tightly contested encounter that concluded with a 0-0 draw. The home side controlled 52 percent of possession and generated an expected goals total of 0.84 compared to the visitors 0.41. Both teams maintained defensive discipline throughout the first half which also finished 0-0. Corinthians as the stronger side failed to convert their territorial advantage into goals despite the higher xG output. Athletico PR remained compact and limited clear opportunities. No red cards were shown to either side and the match stayed level from start to finish. The result reflected the underlying performance metrics without any major disruptions altering the flow of play.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Corinthians recorded a significant deviation of 100 percent from pre-match expectations in this fixture.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the overall performance levels observed on the pitch.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the xG figures of 0.84 for Corinthians and 0.41 for Athletico PR.
  • Market alignment: The draw result aligned fully with the market projection for this match.
  • xG expectations: Corinthians posted higher xG expectations yet could not translate them into a goal against a resolute defense.
  • Event impact: No notable events disrupted the match flow beyond standard play in the 0-0 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued so no distortion affected team structures or match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
P. Zanovelli
P. Zanovelli
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
N. Oliveira
N. Oliveira
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
T. Americano Labes
T. Americano Labes
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
E. Souza Silva
E. Souza Silva
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Corinthians F. Diniz Silva
F. Diniz Silva
VS
Athletico PR O. Hellmann
O. Hellmann
1.47
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.74
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Bahia Rank: 63 D
Remo Rank: 58 W
Grêmio Rank: 63 W
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 65 W
Botafogo Rank: 69 L
São Paulo Rank: 63 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Internacional Rank: 63 W
São Paulo Rank: 63 W
Mirassol Rank: 66 W
Remo Rank: 59 W
Flamengo Rank: 76 D
Vasco da Gama Rank: 61 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.95
57.6
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Corinthians
Athletico PR
Power Score
67.95
57.6
League Position
9
3
Global Rank
323
380

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Corinthians — Opponent-weighted form score
Athletico PR — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Corinthians Athletico PR

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Corinthians

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Athletico PR

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Corinthians ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Athletico PR
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
12.98
6.98
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
6.98
12.98
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Corinthians +0.52 Efficiency Index
vs
Athletico PR -0.52 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Corinthians
Athletico PR
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Corinthians
vs
Athletico PR
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Corinthians Athletico PR
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
58%
55%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.49 vs -0.23
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Corinthians Athletico PR
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
55%
58%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.23 vs -0.49
Corinthians
Athletico PR
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Corinthians
vs
Athletico PR
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Corinthians Athletico PR
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Corinthians 0.40
Athletico PR 0.07
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Corinthians Athletico PR
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Corinthians 0.00
Athletico PR 0.00
Corinthians
Athletico PR
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • CTH had peak pressure around 26'.
  • APR started the game with stronger pressure.
CTH Pressure APR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: CTH reached the top pressure at 26' (83.74).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Corinthians CTH Home
3 matches
Athletico PR APR Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
2
Goals
7
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
7
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-31T00:08:20+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 21 · Regular Season
Stadium
Arena Corinthians
Capacity
49205
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Paulo Cesar Zanovelli
Nailton Oliveira
Thiago Americano Labes
Emerson Souza Silva

Statistics

Possession
CTH
52%
APR
48%

Top Statistics

2 Big Chances Created 1
2 Shots 4
21 Dangerous attacks 33
52 Possession 48
6 Corners 2
15 Free kicks 16
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

71 Ball Safe 84
2 Goal Kicks 5
5 Goal Attempts 2
6 Substitutions 5
23 Throwins 24
0 Hit Woodwork 1
6 Successful Headers 1
0 Injuries 1
10 Dribble Attempts 14
3 Successful Dribbles 6
30 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

83 Attacks 75
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

38 Long Passes 39
429 Passes 404
375 Successful Passes 331
87 Successful Passes Percentage 82
5 Key Passes 4
23 Successful Long Passes 16
61 Successful Long Passes Percentage 41

Defensive

1 Saves 4
14 Tackles 14
16 Interceptions 6
39 Duels Won 41

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 9
2 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
16 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Paulo Cesar Zanovelli

Starting XI ▼

1
Hugo Souza
Hugo Souza (C) Goalkeeper
6.6
2
Matheuzinho
Matheuzinho Defender
7.41
5
André Ramalho
André Ramalho Defender
7.28
14
Raniele
Raniele Defender
7.59
20
Pedro Milans
Pedro Milans Defender
6.64
19
André Carrillo
André Carrillo Midfielder
6.72
49
André Luiz Santos Dias
André Luiz Santos Dias
Midfielder83'
23
Matheus Pereira
Matheus Pereira Midfielder
6.61
7
Breno Bidon
Breno Bidon
Midfielder77'
29
Allan
Allan Midfielder
7.03
52
Zakaria Labyad
Zakaria Labyad Midfielder
6.74
37
Kaio César
Kaio César
Attacker46'
6.56
61
Dieguinho
Dieguinho Midfielder
6.33
9
Yuri Alberto
Yuri Alberto
Attacker46'
6.38
77
Jesse Lingard
Jesse Lingard Attacker
6.73
Referee : Paulo Cesar Zanovelli

Starting XI ▼

23
Santos
Santos (C) Goalkeeper
7.47
4
Arthur Dias
Arthur Dias Defender
6.49
22
Carlos Terán
Carlos Terán Defender
7.2
33
Juan Felipe Aguirre
Juan Felipe Aguirre
Defender90+3'
29
Gastón Benavídez
Gastón Benavídez Defender
6.62
12
Gilberto
Gilberto Midfielder
6.9
16
Jádson
Jádson Midfielder
6.63
26
Claudio
Claudio Midfielder
6.75
6
Léo Derik
Léo Derik
Defender46'
6.54
27
Juan Portilla
Juan Portilla Midfielder
6.89
7
Stiven Mendoza
Stiven Mendoza Attacker
6.42
8
João Cruz
João Cruz
Midfielder65'
6.65
9
Kevin Viveros
Kevin Viveros Attacker
6.23
19
Jorge Rivaldo
Jorge Rivaldo
Attacker82'
21
Leozinho
Leozinho Attacker
6.57
53
Dudu
Dudu
Midfielder65'
6.52

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Santos 
Time wasting / 7th Yellowcard
90+3'
Event
Juan Felipe Aguirre → Carlos Terán 
10th Substitution
Event
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
Rodrigo Garro
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
87'
Event
Matheuzinho
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
86'
86'
Event
Juan Portilla
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
André Luiz Santos Dias → André Carrillo
9th Substitution
83'
82'
Event
Jorge Rivaldo → Kevin Viveros
8th Substitution
Event
Rodrigo Garro → Yuri Alberto
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Breno Bidon → Matheus Pereira
6th Substitution
77'
65'
Event
João Cruz → Stiven Mendoza
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Dudu → Leozinho
5th Substitution
Event
Yuri Alberto → Dieguinho
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Kaio César → Zakaria Labyad
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Léo Derik → Claudio
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Fernando Diniz
Argument / 8th Yellowcard
45+1'
45+1'
Event
Jádson
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
44'
Event
Gastón Benavídez
Argument / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Joao Cruz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Aderbar Melo dos Santos Neto.
90
Update Update
Juan Felipe Aguirre comes on for Carlos Teran.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Rodrigo Garro.
90
Attempt Attempt
Dudu Kogitzki takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Joao Cruz takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matheus Franca Silva and Matheuzinho.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Ramalho Andre.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Andre Carrillo is replaced by Andre Luiz Santos Dias.
82
Update Update
On comes Jorge Rivaldo, and off goes Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Update Update
Rodrigo Garro comes on for Yuri Alberto.
77
Update Update
Breno Bidon comes on for Matheus Pereira da Silva.
73
Update Update
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega takes a header, but it hits the post.
73
Update Update
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega takes a header, but it hits the post.
73
Attempt Attempt
Gilberto Moraes Junior attempts a header but misses the shot.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Attempt Attempt
Yuri Alberto takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Update Update
Dudu Kogitzki comes on for Leozinho.
65
Update Update
Dudu Kogitzki is on, and Leozinho is off.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
Attempt Attempt
Kaio takes a left-footed shot but misses.
56
Update Update
Offside.
52
Update Update
Offside.
46
Update Update
Leonardo Derik Dias Goncalves comes on for Claudio.
46
Update Update
Yuri Alberto comes on for Dieguinho.
46
Update Update
Kaio is on, and Zakaria Labyad is off.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Jadson Alves dos Santos.
44
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Gaston Americo Benavidez.
24
Attempt Attempt
Jesse Lingard takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Matheus Franca Silva takes a shot, but Matheuzinho's header is saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
Dieguinho takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
8
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Paulo Cesar Zanovelli.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 stalemate highlighted Corinthians inability to capitalize on their expected goal superiority and possession edge. Athletico PR executed a disciplined defensive plan that neutralized threats effectively across both halves. With no red cards or major incidents the game followed a predictable pattern based on the data. The draw stands as a fair reflection of the balance between the two sides. Future matches may see Corinthians adjust their attacking approach to better convert chances while Athletico PR will look to build on this solid away performance. Overall the metrics confirmed a low-scoring affair without surprises in the final outcome.