Santos Vs Corinthians At Vila Belmiro: Neymar Returns, Coach Suspended, Kickoff Time And How To Watch

The clásico santos vs corinthians is set for Sunday at 3: 00 pm ET at Vila Belmiro in the sixth round of the Brazilian league, with broadcast on TV Globo, Premiere and getv. Under pressure after a slow start, Santos welcomes a Corinthians side trying to steady results in a marquee derby.

Santos Vs Corinthians: How To Watch And Kickoff

– Date: Sunday
– Kickoff: 3: 00 pm ET (4: 00 pm Brasília time)
– Venue: Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)
– Broadcast: TV Globo, Premiere and getv

Here’s what to know for santos vs corinthians, from who’s in and who’s out to the expected XIs and stakes around the match.

Team News And Expected Lineups

Santos enters the round looking to avoid slipping back toward the relegation zone after taking five points from the first five matches. The team drew away to Mirassol in midweek and remains under pressure for a home response. Head coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda is suspended after a postgame expulsion in that draw; assistant Gastón Liendo will lead from the touchline. Midfielder Zé Rafael is out with a right-thigh edema. On the positive side, Neymar returns after being rested last time out, and center-back Lucas Veríssimo is available and could make his debut.

Corinthians arrives amid an uneven run. The team is winless in four, exited the state championship in the semifinals, and fell at home to Coritiba last week, slipping in the league table. Changes up front are on the table: Yuri Alberto remains out as he completes physical transition work after a muscular injury, so Gui Negão or Kaio César are the primary options to start. Other absences include Felipe Longo (right elbow ligament strain), Hugo (recovering from lateral meniscus surgery) and Jesse Lingard, who is awaiting registration clearance.

• Santos (probable): Gabriel Brazão; Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, Luan Peres; Rony, Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal; Neymar, Gabriel Barbosa.
• Corinthians (probable): Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; Raniele (or Allan), André, Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro (or André Carrillo); Memphis Depay, Gui Negão (or Kaio César).

Midfielder Gabriel Bontempo framed the derby as a tough, physical contest and said the group is focused on delivering a stronger home performance after the draw at Mirassol. He highlighted the impact of Neymar’s return and the value of having Gabriel Barbosa available after his brace in the previous match.

Form Guide, Stakes And Match Officials

Santos remains in search of sustained momentum, with a home win viewed as a potential inflection point amid growing scrutiny. Corinthians, sitting on seven points, is looking to stop the slide and push back against a looming crisis narrative with a positive result at Vila Belmiro.

Members of Brazil’s national-team staff — assistants Mino Fulco and Francesco Mauri, Bruno Baquete, and goalkeeping coach Taffarel — are slated to attend at Vila Belmiro. Earlier in the week, head coach Carlo Ancelotti and coordinator Rodrigo Caetano observed Neymar in Mirassol, where he was ultimately not involved.

Referee crew: Flávio Rodrigues de Souza (referee); Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Gustavo Rodrigues de Oliveira (assistants); José Mendonça da Silva Junior (fourth official); Wagner Reway (VAR).