Santos Vs Corinthians: Broadcast, Team News and Bontempo’s Take Ahead of Vila Belmiro Clash
Santos Vs Corinthians meets at Vila Belmiro on Sunday, with kickoff at 3: 00 pm ET. The match arrives with both clubs under pressure and several availability questions shaping selections and tactics.
Santos Vs Corinthians: When, Where and Officials
The classic takes place at Vila Belmiro with kickoff scheduled for 3: 00 pm ET. The fixture will be shown on TV Globo, Premiere and getv. The match officials listed are Flávio Rodrigues de Souza as referee, Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Gustavo Rodrigues de Oliveira as assistant referees, José Mendonça da Silva Junior as fourth official, and Wagner Reway on VAR.
Team News and Probable Lineups
Santos arrive needing a positive result after collecting five points in five rounds and seeking to avoid a slip toward the relegation zone. The coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda is suspended after being sent off at the end of the Mirassol game; assistant Gastón Liendo will take charge on the touchline. Zé Rafael is out with an edema in the right thigh. Neymar returns to the squad after being rested in the previous match, and Lucas Veríssimo, who joined the club recently, is available and may make his debut.
The probable Santos lineup named includes Gabriel Brazão in goal; Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo and Luan Peres in defense; Rony, Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo and Barreal in midfield; Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa up front. Players listed as suspended on caution (pendurados) are Gabriel Brazão and João Schmidt.
Corinthians arrive amid a run of inconsistent results and sit with seven points in the league. The team has not won in four matches, was eliminated in the semifinal of the Campeonato Paulista and suffered a recent home defeat that dragged them down the table. Yuri Alberto remains unavailable while completing physical transition after a muscle injury. The coach Dorival Júnior is considering changes in attack and may select Gui Negão or Kaio César to start in place of Yuri Alberto.
The probable Corinthians lineup includes Hugo Souza in goal; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu in defense; Raniele (or Allan), André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro (or André Carrillo) in midfield; Memphis Depay and Gui Negão (or Kaio César) leading the attack. Listed absences are Yuri Alberto, Felipe Longo (elbow ligament sprain), Hugo (recovering from meniscus surgery) and Jesse Lingard (awaiting completion of registration). Pendurados for the away side are Matheus Bidu, Matheuzinho, Raniele, Carrillo and Hugo Souza.
Players’ View, Stakes and Match Atmosphere
Midfielder Gabriel Bontempo, who has seen increasing minutes under coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, said the team did not perform well in the 2-2 draw with Mirassol but emphasized preparation for a different approach at home. He expects a “jogo pegado” and believes Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa will be important once again; Gabigol scored both goals in the prior match. Bontempo highlighted the significance of the home crowd, expressing confidence that supporters will create a strong atmosphere to help the team secure three points.
Members of the national team coaching staff and support team will be present at Vila Belmiro to observe players in the matchday squad. The presence of those staff members adds an extra layer of attention to individual performances in the classic.
With coaches, suspensions and recent form all influencing selection, the matchup promises to be tightly contested. The next confirmed development ahead of kickoff will be the official starting lineups to be named closer to match time.
