Corinthians and Grêmio are two of the biggest teams in Brazilian football. These centennial teams have faced each other in more than 90 different encounters throughout history.
Although Corinthians and Grêmio don’t have a significant interstate rivalry, every match between them is still a major event because both clubs have a prestigious standing in Brazilian football.
Since both teams have been around for a long time, numerous matches have been played between them. There is a considerable balance between the two, with neither team significantly dominating in terms of victory numbers. This balance in their matchups is truly marked even in the number of goals scored.
Corinthians vs. Grêmio Stats
There have been 91 games played between the two teams; Grêmio has won 35, there have been 26 draws, and Corinthians has won 30 matches. Moreover, in the history of this matchup, Grêmio has scored 112 goals and Corinthians 90.
As you can see, balance has always been a significant characteristic between these two teams, which compete at the highest level of Brazilian football.
Best Clashes Between Corinthians vs. Grêmio
Among these 91 games, some matches made history with unusually high scores. Typically, the matches between these two are balanced, reflecting a strategic identity where Grêmio tends to build play with possession, and Corinthians usually plays on the counter-attack.
The highest-scoring match between the two teams occurred in 1980 when Corinthians defeated Grêmio 5-0. This game was an outlier among their encounters, which average over 2 goals per game but are still generally balanced as both teams always have powerful squads.
Grêmio has also been at the forefront of major routs in this matchup, notably beating Corinthians 4-0 in both 2002 and 2004. These feats are particularly impressive given Corinthians’ historically strong defensive setup.
Brasileirão Série A Current Season
In this year’s Brasileirão Série A, the two teams have not yet faced each other, but a significant match between them is expected soon. Both teams are going through a rough phase and are in the relegation zone of Brasileirão Série A. The teams are struggling to perform well, with Corinthians’ situation further complicated by a financial crisis.
Grêmio, on the other hand, has two games in hand and could move away from the relegation zone by winning these matches. Despite this, the team’s performance is reminiscent of their last relegation, where, despite having great players, the team struggled to perform well, and no one could quite explain why.
The match between Corinthians and Grêmio in this Brasileirão will mark the end of the first half of the competition, and it seems it will be crucial for escaping the relegation zone.
Expectations for This Season
Despite the poor current form of both teams, it is a fact they are two heavyweight shirts that should recover this season. Grêmio is expected to put together a good run of victories soon and is likely not to be relegated. This team has a higher chance of qualifying for the Libertadores than being relegated.
Corinthians is also expected to escape relegation, but the team’s situation is not good. The club’s financial crisis could impact performance on the field, and only the future will tell what happens with Timão in the coming years.
