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Brasileirão Betano · Round 11
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Corinthians and Palmeiras draw without goals in a match dominated by the visitors
Palmeiras maintained 68% possession and 16 finishes, but failed to turn dominance into victory in the 11th round classic
On Sunday, the Allianz Parque hosted the match between Corinthians and Palmeiras in the 11th round of the Brasileirão Betano. The duel ended 0-0, but the score did not reflect the difference in volume between the teams, with Palmeiras controlling the game and creating opportunities that did not translate into goals.
Incidents
CORPAL
35'🟥
André Luiz
44'🟥
Matheuzinho
71'🟥
Matheuzinho
76'🟥
Marlon Freitas
90'🟥
Raniele
Como o jogo se desenhou
From the initial whistle, Palmeiras imposed its rhythm, reaching 68% ball possession and pressuring the Corinthian defense with 16 finishes, four of which were on goal. Corinthians, in turn, had only 32% possession and six shots, but managed to maintain its defensive structure, especially in the two penalties where the black and white goalkeeper made two great saves. The duel was marked by few fouls and no red cards, despite two expulsions recorded for Corinthians in the statistics, indicating that the match was relatively disciplined.
Statistics
Attack
12Touches in penalty area19
0Fouled in final third6
Defending
17Total tackles15
59%Tackles won73%
4Interceptions5
34Recoveries38
38Clearances11
Duels
48%Duels52%
8Dispossessed5
37/81 (46%)Ground duels44/81 (54%)
14/26 (54%)Aerial duels12/26 (46%)
7/14 (50%)Dribbles12/24 (50%)
Goalkeeping
5Total saves4
0.38Goals prevented0.47
2Big saves0
0High claims1
0Punches1
9Goal kicks2
Match overview
32%Ball possession68%
0.55Expected goals0.94
1Big chances0
2Corner kicks7
17Fouls16
215Passes443
16Free kicks17
2Yellow cards1
2Red cards0
Passes
154Accurate passes378
19Throw-ins27
44Final third entries84
40/71 (56%)Final third phase118/153 (77%)
13/43 (30%)Long balls27/47 (57%)
4/7 (57%)Crosses3/22 (14%)
Shots
6Total shots16
4Shots on target4
0Hit woodwork0
2Shots off target3
0Blocked shots9
4Shots inside box5
2Shots outside box11
Match Highlights
The statistics reveal a clear contrast: Palmeiras reached 84 entries into the last line of attack, while Corinthians recorded only 44. The visiting team also had 7 corners against 2 for the home team and completed 443 passes, of which 378 were accurate, almost double the 215 Corinthian launches. Despite the superiority in volume, both teams had four shots on goal and the same number of defenses (5 for Corinthians, 4 for Palmeiras).
What the Numbers Say
Palmeiras' dominance was evident in the attack indicators: 5 finishes inside the area, 11 outside, and 5 aerial duels won, versus 2 for Corinthians. However, efficiency was limited; the team did not convert any of the 1 clear chance (big chance) created, while Corinthians wasted the only big opportunity they had. Defensively, Timão was more aggressive in interceptions (4) and disarms (59% success), but ended up suffering two expulsions, which may have influenced the possession difference.
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Corinthians
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André LuizBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against Vitória.
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MatheuzinhoBecame suspended due to Red card + yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Vitória.
Palmeiras
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Marlon FreitasBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Athletico.
What Changes Now
With the draw, Palmeiras advances in the table while maintaining the accumulated score and reinforces the need to improve finishing to turn possession into results. Corinthians, on the other hand, needs to recover discipline and seek more balance between possession and creation, especially when facing opponents who impose pressure like Palmeiras. In the next round, Corinthians travels to face Atlético-MG, while Palmeiras hosts Fortaleza at home, matches that can define the position of the two clubs in the title race.