Serie A Regular Season - 11

Corinthians 0 - 0 FT Palmeiras

Neo Quimica Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
54
FT
Sun, Apr 12
Português
Corinthians
0-0
Palmeiras
⚡ Intensity 42
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 78
🎲 Upset 14
Nine-man Corinthians deny leaders Palmeiras.

Nine-Man Corinthians Produce Majestoso Masterclass

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A breathtaking defensive stand defined this derby, as an outmanned home side repelled the league leaders against all mathematical logic.

Early Tension at Neo Química Arena

Corinthians came into this crunch match hovering precariously near the drop zone, facing a high-flying Palmeiras side dreaming of another league title. The Stakes were immense for this Majestoso, and the initial exchanges at Neo Química Arena reflected intense local pride. The visitors naturally took control of the ball, eventually establishing a passing rhythm that saw them command 68% possession. Yet, it was Carlos Miguel who had to be alert early on, producing key saves to deny the eager hosts on the counter-attack. The tempo was fierce from the outset, with the Intensity soaring as both sets of players flew into aggressive tackles. Palmeiras engineered plenty of passing sequences and early attempts from distance, but they immediately found a resolute home backline determined to disrupt their fluid attacking patterns.

The Discipline Disaster

The entire complexion of the match shifted dramatically in the 35th minute. An uncharacteristic act of unsportsmanlike conduct saw Andre shown a straight red card, leaving the desperate hosts to navigate an hour of football with a significant numerical disadvantage. Rather than buckling under the pressure, the home side retreated into a rigid, impenetrable shell. Palmeiras threw everything forward, peppering the box with a barrage of shots, but their efforts repeatedly hit a defensive wall. The situation went from bad to worse for the home side when Matheuzinho was dismissed for roughing in the 71st minute. Defending with nine men against the runaway league leaders pushed the Balance of play entirely into the final third, turning the pitch into a half-court game defined by sheer survival.

A Resolute Rearguard

Despite laying siege to the penalty area for the remaining twenty minutes, the visitors simply could not find the breakthrough. Khellven tried endlessly to orchestrate attacks from the flank, delivering crosses and looking to pick the defensive lock, but he was continually denied by an outstanding display from Gustavo Henrique. The towering center-back marshalled his depleted troops masterfully, ensuring the leaders were restricted to just four shots on target all night. This gritty 0-0 draw feels like a monumental victory for Corinthians in their relegation battle, proving they possess the necessary fighting spirit. For Palmeiras, failing to break down a nine-man team will be seen as a glaring missed opportunity, injecting a surprising Upset Factor into their otherwise smooth title race trajectory.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Andre impact the match?

It forced the hosts into a deep defensive block, turning the fixture into an attack-versus-defense scenario as they prioritized sheer survival over offensive ambition.

What does this mean for Corinthians's season?

Holding the league leaders to a draw with nine men provides a massive morale boost that could spark a much-needed revival in their relegation battle.

Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?

Yes. The fierce rivalry led to aggressive tackles and two red cards, disrupting the attacking flow and resulting in a disjointed, highly physical stalemate.

What is the Majestoso?

The Majestoso is the rivalry between Corinthians and Palmeiras, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
32%
68%
Corinthians 32%
Palmeiras 68%
Shots
6
16
Corinthians 6
Palmeiras 16
Shots on Target
4
4
Corinthians 4
Palmeiras 4
Expected Goals (xG)
0.55
0.62
Corinthians 0.55
Palmeiras 0.62
Passes
214
444
Corinthians 214
Palmeiras 444
Pass Accuracy
72%
85%
Corinthians 72%
Palmeiras 85%
Corners
2
7
Corinthians 2
Palmeiras 7
Fouls
17
16
Corinthians 17
Palmeiras 16
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corinthians 2
Palmeiras 1
Red Cards
2
0
Corinthians 2
Palmeiras 0

Match Events

35' 🟥 Andre
44' 🟨 Matheuzinho
HT
71' 🟥 Matheuzinho
A. Giay Luighi 🔄 71'
Khellven Arthur Gabriel 🔄 71'
Mauricio Felipe Anderson 🔄 72'
73' 🔄 R. Garro A. Carrillo
Marlon Freitas 🟨 76'
Marlon Freitas Lucas Evangelista 🔄 83'
83' 🔄 Kayke J. Lingard
90'+3 🟨 Raniele
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Corinthians

Goalkeepers
Hugo Souza
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Matheuzinho
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Gabriel Paulista
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gustavo Henrique
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
5
Blocks
Matheus Bidu
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Breno Bidon
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
André Luiz
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Raniele
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kayke Ferrari
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Yuri Alberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Garro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Kauê
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago Machado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Vitor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieguinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesse Lingard
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bahia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Labyad
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Palmeiras

Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Agustín Giay
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
36%
Duel Win %
Gustavo Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murilo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Andreas Pereira
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Marlon Freitas
MAGNET
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
74
Passes
3
Duels
Allan
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mauricio
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Ramón Sosa
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
José López
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luis Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Evangelista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Martínez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Belé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Anderson
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Riquelme Fillipi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi Hanri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/08/2026 Corinthians 0 - 1 Palmeiras Paulista - A1 Neo Quimica Arena
08/31/2025 Corinthians 1 - 1 Palmeiras Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
08/07/2025 Palmeiras 0 - 2 Corinthians Copa Do Brasil Allianz Parque
07/31/2025 Corinthians 1 - 0 Palmeiras Copa Do Brasil Neo Quimica Arena
04/12/2025 Palmeiras 2 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Allianz Parque
03/28/2025 Corinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras Paulista - A1 Neo Química Arena
03/16/2025 Palmeiras 0 - 1 Corinthians Paulista - A1 Allianz Parque
02/06/2025 Palmeiras 1 - 1 Corinthians Paulista - A1 Allianz Parque
11/04/2024 Corinthians 2 - 0 Palmeiras Serie A Neo Química Arena
07/01/2024 Palmeiras 2 - 0 Corinthians Serie A Allianz Parque
02/08/2026
Paulista - A1 Neo Quimica Arena
08/31/2025
Serie A Neo Quimica Arena
08/07/2025
Copa Do Brasil Allianz Parque
07/31/2025
Copa Do Brasil Neo Quimica Arena
04/12/2025
Serie A Allianz Parque
03/28/2025
Paulista - A1 Neo Química Arena
03/16/2025
Paulista - A1 Allianz Parque
02/06/2025
Paulista - A1 Allianz Parque
11/04/2024
Serie A Neo Química Arena
07/01/2024
Serie A Allianz Parque
Corinthians Win
Palmeiras Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 11 26 21 10 +11 DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)WBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)WSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)
2 Flamengo 10 20 18 10 +8 WFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)
3 Sao Paulo 11 20 15 9 +6 LVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)WSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)LSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)
4 Fluminense 11 20 18 13 +5 LFluminense 1 - 2 Flamengo (12-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)WFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)
5 Bahia 10 20 15 10 +5 WMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)LRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)WBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)
6 Atletico Paranaense 11 19 17 13 +4 WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)LBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)
7 Coritiba 11 16 13 12 +1 DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)
8 Atletico-MG 11 14 14 13 +1 LSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)
9 RB Bragantino 11 14 11 12 -1 LCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)
10 Vitoria 10 14 11 14 -3 WVitoria 2 - 0 Sao Paulo (11-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)
11 Gremio 11 13 14 14 0 DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)
12 Vasco DA Gama 11 13 16 17 -1 DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)
13 Internacional 11 13 9 10 -1 DInternacional 0 - 0 Gremio (11-04-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)WSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)
14 Santos 11 13 14 16 -2 WSantos 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (11-04-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)
15 Botafogo 10 13 18 21 -3 DBotafogo 2 - 2 Coritiba (12-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)
16 Corinthians 11 11 8 11 -3 DCorinthians 0 - 0 Palmeiras (12-04-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)LFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)
17 Cruzeiro 11 10 14 21 -7 WCruzeiro 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (12-04-2026)LSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)
18 Remo 11 8 11 18 -7 DRemo 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (11-04-2026)DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)WRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)
19 Chapecoense-sc 10 8 10 18 -8 LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-04-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)
20 Mirassol 10 6 11 16 -5 LMirassol 1 - 2 Bahia (11-04-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)