On Saturday, leaders of the Brazilian Serie A Corinthians will look to extend their lead at the top of the table as the Timao host Atletico at the Arena Corinthians.
Corinthians have been in ominous form in Serie A this season and have won 11 of their last 12 games in Serie A. The Timao have won their last five games in the Brazilian top-flight while keeping clean sheets in all five victories. In fact, the league leaders have kept clean sheets in their last seven games in the Brazilian top-flight.
Fabio Carille’s side have a stellar home record in Serie A, having gone 12 games unbeaten on home soil in Serie A, winning their last six home games and keeping five clean sheets in their last six league outings.
The home side’s recent league games on home soil have been low scoring, with 11 of their last 13 games producing under 2.5 goals.
Atletico’s recent form in Serie A has been poor and the visitors have slipped to 15th place in the league table, just three points above the relegation zone. The visitors have failed to win any of their last three Serie A games, drawing once and losing twice. Their recent Serie A games have been low scoring with under 2.5 goals scored in 11 of their last 12 league outings.
Last time out in Serie A, Atletico suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Cruzeiro. Their recent away form has not been great, as the team from Curitiba have won just two of their last 18 games on their travels in the league.
The visitor’s recent away games in the league have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last six games on their travels.
Corinthians have been in formidable form and Forebet predicts that the league leaders will continue their good run of form with a victory.