Corinthians vs Chapecoense-sc - Serie A

The Serie A returns to the home ground on September 6, 2026, where Corinthians and Chapecoense-sc will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

A glance at the Serie A table tells the story: Corinthians in 13th and Chapecoense-sc in 20th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — LLDLL over their last five, a win rate of 29.63%. It has been a wretched run on the road for the visitors, LWLWD in their last five and a win rate of 11.54% that explains their lowly standing. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Corinthians will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Chapecoense-sc's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

When K. Viveros is on the pitch — 18 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Serie A's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. He would keep it close until the defender had a nibble and then shift it," says Carr.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, Corinthians look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. Whatever the outcome, the Serie A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.