Corinthians vs Coritiba Prediction: Corinthians looks to continue the good momentum

Vanderlei Luxemburgo seems to have finally stabilized the Corinthians team that has not lost for ten matches in all competitions. The Timão is the favorite in this meeting with Coritiba, but the players may feel tired after the game played this week in Argentina for the Copa Sudamericana. A few days after this Brasileirão match, Corinthians will play the qualification for the final of the Copa do Brasil against rival São Paulo. Luxemburgo will probably rest some players for that decisive derby. After a remarkable recovery, Coritiba suffered two consecutive defeats and returned to the relegation zone. The Paranaenses are once again under pressure to pick up points.

The team managed to hold Newell's Old Boys 0-0 at the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium in Rosario and qualified for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. In the first leg, Corinthians won 2-1. Despite the poor championship, the Timão can still win titles this season. The club has not spent much money on signings this year and has now sold Róger Guedes, its best player. However, the team seems more united on the pitch, and the results are improving. Corinthians has been able to score more goals lately, showing more efficiency. A win against Coritiba is essential to keep the team's confidence high for the important upcoming matches.

The 1-0 home defeat against Bragantino seems to have brought stress back to Coritiba. Coach Kosloski was sent off in his first match as the club's official coach after a month in charge as an interim. The Coxa is now four points behind Bahia, the first team out of the relegation zone. Coritiba can take advantage of a likely rotation of Corinthians' most influential players in this match against the Paulistas. The Parananenses need to get back into the fight, as many points remain to play for.

Corinthians is playing at home and is confident, but the tight schedule with important games may indicate a less intense game of the Paulistas. I will bet on a Double Chance favorable to Corinthians, with both teams scoring goals. Coritiba scored in the away defeat with Botafogo, the best defense in the league, so they can also do it at the Arena Neo Química.