Brasileirão Final Round Showdown: Corinthians Fight for Copa Sudamericana, Juventude Bid Farewell to Top Flight

Match Background & Qualification Scenarios

This match marks the 38th and final round of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season. For the home side Corinthians, currently sitting in 10th place with 46 points, securing a spot in the Copa Sudamericana is the primary objective, requiring at least one point from this encounter. Their aspirations for Copa Libertadores qualification through the league have diminished. With a Copa do Brasil semi-final fixture looming, Corinthians might opt to rest key players, potentially influencing their lineup for this league match.

The visiting team, Juventude, faces a vastly different scenario. They have already been mathematically relegated to Série B, currently placed 19th with 34 points. This match serves as a pressure-free farewell to the top flight, potentially allowing the team to evaluate fringe players. It will also be coach Thiago Carpini's final game at the helm.

Recent Form

Corinthians have been in poor form recently, suffering a 2-1 away defeat to Fortaleza in their last outing. They have lost four of their last six league matches. Despite maintaining significant possession and creating chances, their defense has shown vulnerabilities.

Juventude's recent performance has also been dismal, including a 0-3 home loss to Santos in their last match. They have failed to win any of their last four games, registering three losses and one draw. Their recent results include a 1-2 away defeat to São Paulo, a 1-1 home draw against Bahia, a 3-3 home draw against Cruzeiro, and a 3-1 away win against Vasco da Gama.

Key Players & Injury News

For Corinthians, key forward Memphis Depay remains sidelined with knee ligament inflammation, with an estimated return in mid-December. Top scorer Yuri Alberto and influential midfielder Rodrigo Garro are also in the medical department and likely to miss the match. André Carrillo, who underwent ankle surgery in August, is surprisingly listed in some predicted lineups, though his full fitness remains uncertain. Other pivotal players include goalkeeper Hugo Souza, midfielders Maycon and Matheus Bidu.

Juventude officially has no major confirmed absences, however, Emerson Galego (ankle injury) and Natã (hamstring issue) are expected to be out. Key players for the visiting side are expected to include midfielders Jadson and Luis Mandaca, and forward Gabriel Taliari. Given their relegation, the team might experiment with their lineup and offer more playing time to various squad members.