The São Paulo‑Corinthians classic returns on Wednesday night, with both sides eyeing vital points in the relegation battle.
Key points
- The match will be broadcast live on Globo, Premiere and ge TV; real‑time updates are available on the ge portal.
- Both São Paulo and Corinthians need points to escape the relegation zone, making the classic a potential six‑point swing.
- São Paulo may field a full‑strength attack for the first time this season with striker Artur back from injury.
São Paulo and Corinthians meet on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at 21:30 (BRT) in Vila Belmiro for the 34th round of the 2026 Brasileirão, according to ge.globo.com. The match will be shown live on Globo, Premiere and the ge TV channel, while the portal will provide minute‑by‑minute coverage.
Both clubs are entrenched in the fight to avoid the bottom‑four. São Paulo, coached by Dorival Júnior, sits outside the Libertadores race and needs two points to reach the "magic number" of 45 points that could keep the team clear of the relegation zone. A win could also push rival Corinthians deeper into the Z‑4, as the article notes.
Match details and broadcast
Corinthians, under Clarence Seedorf, also sits in 17th place with 36 points after ending a ten‑match winless streak with a 2‑0 victory over Mirassol. The side is still in the Z‑4 and will look to add points to climb out of danger.
São Paulo’s probable XI features the return of striker Artur, cleared to play after a lumbar injury, giving Dorival Júnior his first chance to field a full‑strength attack. The suggested line‑up is Rafael; Newton, Arboleda and Osorio (Toloi); Pedro Lima, Djhordney (Pablo Maia), Bobadilla and Iago; Artur, Lucas (Luciano) and Calleri. Several players are listed as unavailable, including Nicolas (meniscus surgery) and Aurélio Buta (meniscus injury).
What the result means for both clubs
Corinthians is expected to keep a similar base to recent matches, with a change at right‑back due to Matheuzinho’s suspension. Seedorf’s projected line‑up includes Hugo Souza; Pedro Milans, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Fabrizio Angileri; André, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Matheus Bidu, Kaio César (Dieguinho) and Yuri Alberto. The article lists suspensions and injuries affecting the squad, such as Matheuzinho’s third yellow card and Jesse Lingard’s rib fractures.
Statistically, São Paulo’s forward Calleri has scored 10 goals in 27 matches (32 % shooting accuracy) while Corinthians’ attacker Yuri Alberto has four goals in 22 matches but a higher 42 % shooting accuracy, according to the player comparison provided by ge.
Reader questions
When does the São Paulo vs Corinthians match start?
The kickoff is scheduled for 21:30 (BRT) on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Which TV channels will broadcast the game live?
Globo, Premiere and ge TV will carry the live broadcast, and ge.globo.com will provide live minute‑by‑minute coverage.
Who are the likely starters for each side?
São Paulo is expected to start Artur, Lucas, Calleri and others as listed in the probable line‑up; Corinthians is likely to field Hugo Souza, Pedro Milans, Gustavo Henrique and Yuri Alberto among the suggested eleven.
Source: ge.globo.com
