Corinthians Seek Crucial Win Against Velo Clube in Paulistão
Corinthians face Velo Clube in a key Paulistão clash, seeking to improve their standings after a draw and a defeat respectively.
- • Corinthians play Velo Clube on January 25, 2026, at Benitão Stadium in the fifth Paulistão round.
- • Corinthians are seventh with five points, needing a win to strengthen their knockout stage qualification.
- • Memphis Depay will not play; Rodrigo Garro is available again after injury.
- • Velo Clube, placed 13th with four points, look to recover from a recent 1-0 loss to Guarani.
Key details
On January 25, 2026, Corinthians will visit Velo Clube at Benitão Stadium in Rio Claro for the fifth round of the São Paulo state championship, Paulistão. Kickoff is set for 8:30 pm, with live exclusive broadcast on RECORD and pre-match coverage starting at 7:30 pm on R7 and PlayPlus. Corinthians enter this match aiming to rebound after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Santos, where they conceded an equalizer via a late free kick by Gabigol.
Currently, Corinthians hold seventh place in the standings with five points collected so far. The club needs a win to strengthen their position and secure a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament. Memphis Depay remains absent, being rested by coach Dorival Júnior ahead of his expected season debut in the Supercopa final against Flamengo on February 1. However, Rodrigo Garro returns to availability after injury.
Velo Clube, meanwhile, sits 13th with four points, narrowly above the relegation zone. Following a 1-0 loss to Guarani decided by a penalty converted by Guilherme Parede, Velo Clube is looking to steady its campaign. Coach Pintado is likely to field a similar lineup to previous matches as his team seeks to recover from the setback.
The encounter promises to be a competitive fixture as Corinthians push to climb the table and Velo Clube aims to avoid slipping further down the standings. With both sides eager for victory, the match at Benitão Stadium should offer engaging football for Paulistão fans.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
