Juventude vs Corinthians Prediction 12.08.2025 | Brasileiro Serie A

Juventude’s situation in the league worsened last week as a Neymar-inspired Santos handed them a heavy 3-1 defeat away from home, leaving them seven points adrift of the safety line currently occupied by Vitoria.

A small consolation for Thiago Carpini’s squad is the fact they hold two extra games in hand over the team just above the danger zone, but urgent action is needed to halt the current turmoil marked by a run of four consecutive defeats.

It’s important not to overlook that Verdao have relied heavily on their home form this season, claiming all 11 of their points at the Alfredo Jaconi, but a troubling run of just one win in their last five home games casts a shadow over their prospects heading into Tuesday’s clash.

Lucas Fernandes, the midfielder who joined from Vizela this summer, missed the last Santos clash after suffering a knock on his debut, leaving his availability uncertain.

Coach Thiago Carpini will welcome Hudson back from suspension, but he won’t have centre-back Wilker Angel available due to a one-match ban for accumulated yellow cards.

Corinthians come into this Serie A Betano showdown riding high on confidence following a dominant midweek performance that saw them beat a formidable Palmeiras team 2-0 at Allianz Parque, booking their spot in the last eight of the Copa do Brasil.

A closer look at recent league results reveals that Timao have struggled to find their usual consistency, but despite a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fortaleza last time out, they managed to take the final spot that grants access to the Copa Sudamericana group stage.

When it comes to their away fixtures, Corinthians' picture gives little to chear about, having emerged victorious in just one of their opening nine top-flight trips, while a paltry total of five goals scored further underlines their struggles on the road.

With thigh injuries keeping Hugo and Maycon out of Tuesday’s contest, all eyes will be on Memphis Depay, who was taken off just before halftime against Palmeiras and is now a doubt.

After sitting out the 1-1 draw with Fortaleza because of yellow card accumulation, young defender Joao Pedro, or Tchoca, is set to make his comeback.