Athletico PR are only four points behind their visitors, hence a victory in the upcoming clash can close down that gap significantly.
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Athletico Paranaense will be hoping to build on the positive start they have had to the season when they take on Corinthians in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Both teams will be heading into this fixture on the back of contrasting results. Athletico PR were held to a goalless draw at Fortaleza, while Corinthians overcame Juventude 2-0 in their last clash. Currently, the visitors are placed second in the table, with 21 points from 11 games. Athletico PR are fifth with 17 points from the same number of matches in the league.
In the last season, Athletico Paranaense could only manage a 14th place finish in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Keeping that in mind, the start they have had under former Brazilian head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari this season has been mighty impressive. They are also unbeaten in seven games across all competitions this season. Overall, they have five wins, two draws and four defeats from their 11 games in the league this campaign. They are only four points behind their visitors, hence a victory in the upcoming clash can close down that gap significantly.
On the other hand, Corinthians have also improved on their performance from the last campaign. In 2021, they could only manage a fifth-place finish and were some 27 points behind the league winners Atletico Mineiro. A year later, they are already competing for the top spot. They are only a point behind leaders Palmeiras, having lost just twice so far this campaign. Corinthians have won six games, drew three and lost two times in the 11 games they have played till now. They will need the three points in the upcoming clash to maintain their charge for the title.
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Both teams have quite a few players absent due to injuries, thereby forcing the respective managers to make some changes to the squad. The home team will have to make do without the services of Vitinho, Thiago Heleno and Marlos. Romulo could lead the attack for Athletico PR, as they look to bounce back from the goalless draw in the previous fixture. The visitors’ absentee list is a much bigger one, with Joao Victor, Luan, Fagner, Paulinho, Maycon and Ruan Oliveira are among those who will be absent for the upcoming match. It will be interesting to see who among Gustavo Mantuan and Adson will start on the right for them. With former Chelsea winger Willian starting on the left, Roger Guedes will lead the line for the visitors.
Athletico Paranaense possible line-up: Bento, Khellven, Hernandez, Felipe, Abner, Moura, Fernandes, Cuello, Cittadini, Terans, Romulo
Corinthians possible line-up: Cassio, Ramos, Gustavo, Gil, Santos, Du Queiroz, Augusto, Giuliano, Mantuan, Willian, Guedes
The Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A encounter between Athletico Paranaense and Corinthians will take place at Arena da Baixada and it will kickoff at 6 am IST on June 16, Thursday.
The Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A matches are televised on different networks in various countries. In Brazil, these matches are shown on TV Globo, SporTV and Premiere. In Latin America, Star+ and ESPN are telecasting the matches.
