Red Bull Bragantino and Corinthians face off this Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 7pm, at the Cícero de Souza Marques Municipal Stadium, in Bragança Paulista, for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão Betano. Massa Bruta, 14th place with 36 points, plays as home team in a different location than usual due to renovations at Nabi Abi Chedid. Timão, in 10th with 42 points, aims for a fourth consecutive victory to reach the G-7.
The confrontation occurs at a contrasting moment. Bragantino has accumulated four consecutive defeats, including a 2-1 defeat to Bahia in the previous round. Corinthians is coming off a 2-0 victory over Grêmio and is looking to consolidate its good run under the command of Dorival Júnior.
The match will be refereed by Edina Alves Batista, with VAR by Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral.
- Time: 7pm (Brasília time).
- Location: Cícero de Souza Marques Municipal Stadium, Bragança Paulista (SP).
- Transmission: Premiere (pay-per-view), with options on closed TV and streaming via Globoplay.
Starting lineups confirmed
Coach Vagner Mancini defines Bragantino with a focus on defensive solidity. Cleiton defends the goal, while the line of four includes Agustín Sant’Anna and Juninho Capixaba on the flanks. In the middle, Fabinho and Gabriel anchor, with Eduardo Sasha leading the attack alongside Laquintana.
Corinthians opts for a balanced 4-3-1-2. Felipe Longo takes over the goal due to the absence of Hugo Souza. The defense has Matheuzinho and Matheus Bidu, and the attack depends on Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay, with Rodrigo Garro in the creation.
Embezzlements that change planning
Bragantino loses Matheus Fernandes to suspension and Eduardo Santos to an ankle injury. Ramires and Vinicinho are also out due to physical problems, forcing adjustments in midfield.
Corinthians are without Vitinho, injured, and André, with a muscle problem. Hugo Souza remains inactive, and hanging like Raniele increases tactical caution.
These absences impact the rhythm, but returns like José Martínez at Timão reinforce the midfielder sector.
Massa Bruta seeks reaction after the defeat in Bahia. The team practiced finishing and quick transitions in recent days. Mancini emphasizes the importance of exploiting counterattacks at home.
Corinthians finalizes preparation with ball possession exercises. Dorival Júnior prioritizes maintaining his recent unbeaten record, with an emphasis on high scoring. The team has three consecutive victories in the Brasileirão.
Recent history between rivals from São Paulo
The teams faced each other 65 times in total. Corinthians leads with 27 wins against Bragantino’s 17 and 21 draws.
In the first round of this Brasileirão, Massa Bruta won 2-1 at Neo Química Arena. Goals from Eduardo Sasha and Thiago Borbas secured the result for the visitors.
In Bragança Paulista, balance prevails in the last five games, with two wins for each side and a draw.
Corinthians have not lost in four matches overall, with a solid defense that has not conceded goals in three of the last four duels.
Arbitration and match logistics
Edina Alves Batista referees this São Paulo classic for the first time in Série A. The assistants are Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa and Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro da Costa, with Lucas Canetto Bellote as fourth referee.
VAR operates from São Paulo, guaranteeing review of controversial moves. The CBF confirms the full scale to avoid controversies.
The stadium in Bragança Paulista accommodates around 15 thousand fans. Reduced capacity due to construction, with tickets sold out for local fans.
- Audience expectations: Close to 12 thousand paying guests.
- Predicted weather: Temperature at 24°C, no rain.
- Access: Highway SP-79 facilitates arrival from São Paulo.
Opposing moments on the leaderboard
Bragantino is fighting to distance itself from the relegation zone. With 36 points in 31 games, the team has 10 wins, six draws and 15 defeats. The negative sequence puts pressure on Mancini in his debut as coach.
Corinthians advances with 42 points, the result of 11 wins, nine draws and 11 defeats. The good phase includes triumphs over Atlético-MG and Vitória, in addition to the recent 2-0 at Grêmio.
The black and white victory could reduce the gap to Fluminense, seventh with 47 points, bringing them closer to the Libertadores spot.
Massa Bruta needs points to surpass 12th placed Athletico-PR, tied at 38. The table reflects the team’s irregularity in the return, with just two wins in 10 rounds.
