Corinthians will visit Grêmio on Saturday, May 30, with kickoff scheduled for 17:30 Brasília time at Arena do Grêmio in the 18th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Coach Fernando Diniz named a probable Corinthians lineup for the trip: Hugo Souza in goal; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu across the back; Raniele; an uncertain spot listed as André or André Carrillo; Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro in midfield; and Kaio César with Yuri Alberto up front. The selection comes as Corinthians try to build on a 1-0 home victory over Atlético-MG in their most recent league match.
The match carries immediate standing implications: Corinthians sit 15th with 21 points from 17 games, a position that makes every away point at Arena do Grêmio important. Broadcast arrangements are set — the fixture will be shown on getv, Globo and Premiere — ensuring it reaches a national audience.
Availability is the complicating factor. Lingard was released from team duties to handle personal matters, Depay is away with the Netherlands national team, and five players are injured — Charles, Vitinho, Kayke, João Pedro Tchoca and Hugo — leaving Diniz to balance necessity and options when naming his squad. That calculation is visible in the roster note that still lists two possibilities for one attacking spot.
A probable Grêmio lineup was also listed ahead of the match: Beltrame; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Viery and Pedro Gabriel; Arthur, Leonel Pérez, Enamorado, Amuzu and Braithwaithe; and Carlos Vinícius. Whether either side keeps the published eleven through final submission will matter: Corinthians must prove their recent 1-0 result was more than a brief respite, while Grêmio will seek home points in round 18.
Kickoff is the next definitive moment — 17:30 on May 30 at Arena do Grêmio, with live coverage on getv, Globo and Premiere — but the single outstanding operational question is whether Diniz’s probable lineup holds when teams submit their official sheets before the match; that final confirmation will decide how Corinthians try to navigate their current absences on the road.
