Corinthians and Juventude end their participation in the Brasileirão Betano 2025 this Sunday, December 7th, in a clash scheduled for 4pm (Brasília time). The venue for the clash will be Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, valid for the 38th and final round of the national competition.
The São Paulo team, which currently occupies 10th place in the table with 46 points, needs just a draw to guarantee its classification for the Copa Sul-Americana of 2026. Este objective adds significant weight to the match for the Timão.
On the other hand, Juventude has already had its mathematical demotion to Série B confirmed, ranking in 19th place with 34 points. The team from Rio Grande do Sul fulfills the schedule in the capital of São Paulo, seeking to end the season in an honorable way.
Decisive confrontation in the neochemistry arena
Corinthians, under the command of Dorival Júnior, must enter the field with a mixed lineup, aiming to preserve its main players for the semifinal of Copa of The strategy reflects the club’s priority in competitions.
The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on channel Premiere, available on closed TV and also through its streaming service. Fans will be able to follow every action of the decisive clash.
Important absences and likely lineups
The Corinthians team faces significant absences for this last Brasileirão commitment. Memphis Depay remains in the physical transition phase and will not be available for the match. Rodrigo Garro and Yuri Alberto were spared by the technical committee, prioritizing Copa over Brasil.
Outros names like Talles Magno are also outside the list of selected athletes. The list of players listed for the game prioritizes the use of reserve athletes and young promises from the club.
Pelo side of Juventude, Emerson Galego is a confirmed discharge due to medical issues. Rafael Bilú remains a doubt for the match, while Marcos Paulo will serve an automatic suspension.
The team from Rio Grande do Sul did not record any new injuries after the defeat to Santos in the previous round, which allows coach Thiago Carpini to maintain the team’s base.
Current team scenario in the championship
Corinthians arrives for this game after a 2-2 draw with Botafogo in the previous round of the championship. Antes Furthermore, the team had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fortaleza, playing away from home.
The São Paulo team’s recent run includes a 3-1 victory over Vasco and a 1-1 draw with Bahia. In their last five home games, Timão recorded just one defeat, demonstrating strength at home.
History of duels and recent form of the teams
The two teams have faced each other on 34 occasions throughout football history. Corinthians has the advantage in the overall record, with 14 wins compared to 13 triumphs for Juventude, in addition to seven draws.
Quando only considers the clashes for Campeonato Brasileiro, the balance is a little greater, with 12 Corinthians victories in 28 games played. At home, Timão has won three of the last five direct clashes against Juventude. The last duel between Corinthians and Juventude took place in August 2025, with Juventude winning 2-1 over Caxias over Sul.
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Juventude, in turn, is going through a delicate phase, with four consecutive defeats in the competition. The most recent of these was a 3-0 defeat to Santos, playing at home. The Gaucho defense has the second worst record in the championship, having conceded 65 goals so far. The team has won just one victory in its last ten games played.
Game refereeing and logistics details
The match between Corinthians and Juventude will be refereed by Felipe Fernandes of Lima, a referee affiliated with the Pernambuco federation. Ele will be assisted by other colleagues from the same federation, ensuring the standardization of decisions.
Command of the system of Árbitro of Vídeo (VAR) will be in charge of Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior, also of Pernambuco. The expectation is for a game with clear and fair decisions by the refereeing team. The Neo Química Arena, the venue for the confrontation, has already sold out tickets for the fan-member sector. The stadium gates will open at 2pm, with controlled access to ensure safety and fan flow. The weather forecast for São Paulo indicates sun in the morning and the possibility of quick rain in the afternoon, however, without posing a risk of interrupting the match.
Individual highlights and contributions on the field
In the Corinthians defense, André Ramalho stands out as one of the pillars, with an average of 71 successful tackles in the season. The defender also contributed with two goals scored throughout the year.
In attack, Dieguinho emerges as one of the main names among Timão’s reserves, scoring six goals this season. Gui Negão, with five goals, seeks to consolidate his place in the team’s main squad. Pelo Juventude, the experienced Nenê, at 39 years old, continues to be a key player, registering eight assists and four goals. Gabriel Taliari is the team’s top scorer, with five goals scored so far.