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Corinthians seeks to repeat its strong set piece performance in the second half of 2026. With 9 goals scored from set pieces in 2026, the team has a challenge ahead.
What happened?
The team scored 25 goals from set pieces in 2025, excluding penalties. Coach Fernando Diniz will have 25 days of preseason to improve this aspect and adjust the team.
Why is it important for Corinthians?
The good performance in set pieces was decisive in important moments of the year, with crucial goals in classics and in matches against Palmeiras and Cruzeiro, in the round of 16 and semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, respectively.
What comes next?
So far, Rodrigo Garro and Gustavo Henrique are the players who have participated most directly in goals from set pieces in 2026. The midfielder has three assists from corner kicks and two from free kicks in the area.
| Player | Goals/Assists |
|---|---|
| Rodrigo Garro | 3 assists from corners, 2 from free kicks |
| Gustavo Henrique | 3 goals, 2 assists |
Corinthians is currently in 13th place in Serie A, with 47 points, 12 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses in 38 games. The team has a challenge ahead, with 32 points behind leader Flamengo.
Season outlook
Corinthians' next match will be against Internacional on August 2, 2026, away from home. The team needs to improve its set piece performance to achieve its goals in the season.
