Match Report
The table read 10th (Corinthians, 32 pts) against 11th (São Paulo, 30 pts), 2 points apart. On recent form Corinthians sat only 15th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 10th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.04/1 for Corinthians and 1.21/1.17 for São Paulo (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
São Paulo arrived off three consecutive draws.
36 meetings are on record — 9 won by Corinthians, 12 by São Paulo, 15 drawn, at 2.58 goals per meeting. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 67% of the meetings.
Arena Corinthians staged the fixture, a ground that holds 49,205. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Corinthians: Raniele (17'), Matheuzinho (52'), Breno Bidon (57') · São Paulo: Luciano (41'), Matheuzinho (89' og)
Key stats
Possession: Corinthians 50% · São Paulo 50% · Total shots: 15-7 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 7-7