Serie A Regular Season - 3
Corinthians 2 - 0 FT RB Bragantino
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
23' Matheus Bidu
Lucas Barbosa 28'
41' Gustavo Henrique
Gabriel 45'+3
Cleiton 45'+4
HT
47' Gabriel Paulista (R. Garro)
I. Pitta (I. Pitta) 59'
↓ Gabriel ↑Eric Ramires 60'
↓ Gustavo Neves ↑J. Herrera 68'
69' ↓ M. Pereira ↑Allan
69' ↓ A. Carrillo ↑Charles Rigon
75' Matheus Bidu
↓ Fabinho ↑I. Sosa 83'
↓ H. Mosquera ↑Vinicinho 83'
↓ I. Pitta ↑Fernando Santos 83'
Juninho Capixaba 86'
86' ↓ R. Garro ↑Vitinho
86' ↓ M. Depay ↑Kayke
87' Allan
87' Raniele
90' ↓ Yuri Alberto ↑Gui Negao
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Corinthians
Goalkeepers
Hugo Souza 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Matheuzinho 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Paulista 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Aerials Won
0
Tackles
Gustavo Henrique 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Matheus Bidu 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Midfielders
André Carrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Raniele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Rodrigo Garro 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Yuri Alberto
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Memphis Depay 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Felipe Longo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Pedro Tchoca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Milans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Ramalho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cacá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieguinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kayke Ferrari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gui Negão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Cleiton 
MAGNET
27
Activity
27
Activity
27
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
José Andrés Hurtado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Marques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Gabriel Girotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Lucas Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Neves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Henry Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Isidro Pitta
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Tiago Volpi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Agustin Sant'Anna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauê Nascimento Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Ramires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelinho Braz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davi Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Leles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/01/2026 | RB Bragantino | 3 - 0 | Corinthians | Paulista - A1 | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 05/11/2025 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 1 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 13/07/2025 | Corinthians | 1 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Neo Quimica Arena |
| 16/01/2025 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Corinthians | Paulista - A1 | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 21/08/2024 | Corinthians | 1 - 2 | RB Bragantino | CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Neo Química Arena |
| 14/08/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Corinthians | CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Estádio Santa Cruz |
| 11/08/2024 | Corinthians | 1 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 20/04/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 05/11/2023 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 02/07/2023 | Corinthians | 0 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
15/01/2026
05/11/2025
13/07/2025
16/01/2025
21/08/2024
14/08/2024
11/08/2024
20/04/2024
05/11/2023
02/07/2023
Corinthians Win
RB Bragantino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Corinthians Defy the Odds to Secure Crucial Victory over RB Bragantino
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A display of clinical finishing and heroic goalkeeping saw the league's basement boys shock high-flying Bragantino in a night of high drama.
Control at Neo Química Arena
The atmosphere at Neo Química Arena was thick with anticipation as Corinthians looked to overturn their dismal start to the season. From the outset, the home side dominated possession with 61%, forcing RB Bragantino into a compact defensive shape. Despite their lowly position in the table, the hosts played with a surprising level of composure, moving the ball accurately through the midfield. An Intensity score of 6.3 underlines the physical nature of the opening phase, with both sides committing frequent fouls to disrupt play. While clear-cut chances were at a premium in the first half, the tactical setup from the home manager ensured that the visitors' potent attack remained largely neutralized, setting the stage for a frantic second period.
The Momentum Shift
The match exploded into life immediately after the interval. In the 47th minute, a pinpoint delivery from R. Garro found Gabriel Paulista, who powered home a header to give the fans a reason to dream. However, the lead was put under immense pressure when the visitors were awarded a penalty in the 59th minute. I. Pitta stepped up for the visitors, but Hugo Souza produced a stunning save to preserve the advantage. This moment fundamentally altered the match Balance, as the psychological blow to Bragantino was evident. The save acted as a catalyst for the home side, who grew in stature while the visitors struggled to regain their composure after squandering such a golden opportunity to level the score.
Sealing the Points
As the clock ticked down, the pressure on the hosts intensified, but their defensive resilience held firm. The definitive blow arrived in the 75th minute when Matheus Bidu struck to double the lead, effectively ending the contest. With the Stakes rated at 7.0 due to the relegation battle context, the importance of this 2-0 result cannot be overstated. Despite RB Bragantino finishing with a higher xG of 1.24, it was the clinical nature of Corinthians that decided the encounter. This victory provides a much-needed lifeline for the club, moving them away from the foot of the table and injecting belief into a squad that had previously looked devoid of confidence. For the visitors, it was a night of frustration and missed chances in a stadium that remains a fortress for the Alvinegro.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by I. Pitta the turning point?
Absolutely. Hugo Souza's save prevented a Bragantino comeback and allowed Corinthians to maintain their momentum and eventually double their lead through Matheus Bidu.
What does this mean for Corinthians's season?
This win is a vital lifeline, lifting them off the bottom of the table and proving they can compete with the league's top-tier teams.
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.
Title Stakes Heighten at Neo Quimica
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 85/100. A high-stakes encounter where RB Bragantino’s perfect start meets a Corinthians side desperate for redemption.
The Setup
On February 12, 2026, the Neo Quimica Arena hosts a fascinating early-season crossroads. RB Bragantino arrives with a 100% record and a Form rating that signals clinical efficiency. Conversely, Corinthians finds itself in an unfamiliar 19th position. However, a Balance score of 8.5 suggests the hosts possess the underlying quality to disrupt the hierarchy. For the home side, the Stakes are already reaching a boiling point; they cannot afford another slip if they intend to remain in the title conversation.
Key Battle
The tactical fulcrum rests on Rodrigo Garro against Juninho Capixaba. Garro’s ability to dictate tempo and find Stars-level creative solutions will be vital to unlocking a defense that hasn't conceded this season. Capixaba, however, has been in exceptional form, providing a dual threat of defensive solidity and elite overlapping runs that could force the hosts into a defensive shell.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening as the hosts look to stabilize. While the visitors boast momentum, the home side’s 45.6% win probability reflects their historical dominance at this venue. We anticipate a breakthrough from a set-piece, followed by a resilient defensive showing from Hugo Souza. Our script points to a 2-1 victory for Corinthians, finally putting points on the board and cooling the league leaders' red-hot start.