Cuiaba and Corinthians will play on Tuesday at the Arena Pantanal with both clubs desperately seeking points in Serie A.
Corinthians go into the fixture with 14 points from 36 available. They sit 12th in the league after 12 matches and are on a two-match losing streak.
Cuiaba are 15th in Serie A and improving quickly. They have taken 12 points from 33 possible this season. Despite the low ranking in the Serie A table, coach Jorginho has the team playing well. Cuiaba are on a four-match unbeaten run with their last two matches both finishing in wins.
There is no recent data available in head-to-head matches between Cuiaba and Corinthians. These sides have not played each other in recent football campaigns. Founded in 2001, Cuiaba gained promotion to Serie A at the end of the 2020 Serie B season.
Corinthians took just six points from the last 18 available. They scored just four goals and allowed five to opponents over the course of those six fixtures.
Cuiaba bagged eight points from the last 18 on offer. Despite their decent form, they were outscored 9-8 by opponents over the course of those six fixtures. Cuiaba have not been good at the Arena Pantanal this term posting a record of 1W-2D-2L. They are –2 in goal difference at home.
Corinthians have been much better on the road than at home. They have taken nine points from 18 available away. Corinthians scored just four goals while conceding three times on their travels. Five of Corinthians last six games away from home have finished without a loss.
Coach Sylvinho has three players on the Corinthians injury list. Forward Gabriel Pereira is ruled out until August with a thigh injury. Midfield duo of Gustavo Mantuan and Ruan Oliveira are fighting injuries and may miss the game on Tuesday.
Jorginho has more injury and suspension issues than his counterpart on Tuesday night. The Cuiaba coach is without defender Paulao due to a red card suspension.
Goalkeeper Walter has a thigh injury and is a doubt. Midfielders Camilo and Murilo Rangel are both doubts due to an ankle and knee injury respectively. Forward Caio Mota is recovering from a broken foot and may not yet be fit to play.
Tuesday’s game features an improving Cuiaba hosting Corinthians. Although Corinthians have been good on the road, Cuiaba are the in-form team heading into the clash on Tuesday night at the Arena Pantanal.