Romulo Otero misses out as he is on international duty with Venezuela. Luan is a doubt due to injury. Gabreil Pereira is back in training following an injury. Everaldo and Marquinhos are out due to contractual reasons.
Corinthians have won their last 8 home matches against Sport Recife in all competitions. Corinthians have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 home matches against Sport Recife in all competitions. Corinthians have scored at least 3 goals in 7 of their last 8 home matches against Sport Recife in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Corinthians's last 8 games (Brasileirão). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sport Recife's last 4 games (Brasileirão). Corinthians have failed to win 9 of their last 10 matches (Brasileirão).
Corinthians are without a victory in their last four games in all competitions. At the weekend they drew 0-0 with Bahia away from home in a dull affair. They will be eager to end their long run without a victory here. After impressing in a 1-0 win over Gremio, Sport failed to back it up in their last match against Juventude, losing 1-0. They will be hoping to put in a better display here in what promises to be a tough game away from home. Sport's last victory away from home against Corinthians came way back in 2007. 1:0