Match Centre

Coritiba's 2-1 victory over Corinthians was a case of efficiency trumping dominance, with the hosts scoring twice from just 0.37 xG — a stark underperformance of Corinthians' 0.55 xG. Despite holding only 36% possession and being outshot 15-12, Coritiba converted their limited chances, with Pedro Rocha (40') and Paulo Roberto (75') capitalising on Joao Pedro Chermont's two assists. Corinthians' 64% possession and 14 corners yielded just three shots on target, with Raniele's 93rd-minute consolation coming too late.

Tactically, Corinthians' high-volume approach (8 shots outside the box, 7 blocked) lacked precision, while Coritiba focused on selective counters (6 shots inside the box). The hosts' defensive discipline — only 8 fouls and 2 yellows — stifled Corinthians' buildup, despite their 90% pass accuracy. The decisive stat? Coritiba's 0.37 xG overperformed by 1.63 goals, while Corinthians underperformed theirs by 0.45 — a 2.08-goal swing in clinical finishing.