Corinthians had a very clear game plan last time. Slowed down the tempo. Took their time with all goal kicks, throw-ins, free kicks, and corners. Defended in deep blocks and relied on an outstanding goalkeeper. To top it off, they also capitalized on their chances going forward. This means they now have a 1–0 lead to lean on. Favorable injury situation. Palmeiras didn’t reach their full capacity last time. Still had the upper hand in terms of chances. Have some absence concerns but can still field a strong team. Forced to go all out in attack. They have both the quality and personnel to push for a bunch of corners.
