Cuiabá vs Corinthians Prediction: Corinthians is going downhill

Since Vanderlei Luxemburgo was sacked, Corinthians has never won again. The arrival of Mano Menezes hasn't improved the team's situation so far. Contrary to what was supposed with the arrival of the new coach, the team is on the way down, now occupying 15th place, three points above the relegation zone. The Timão hasn't won in four games and, in the last round, only managed to avoid defeat at home to last-placed América-MG in the 99th minute. In Cuiabá, the Paulistas will likely have a tough time, as they'll be facing a more confident team in front of its home crowd.

The Dourado failed to win at home in its last game, but with the draw against Goiás, the team made it four games in a row without losing. It was a very tactical game in which Cuiabá dominated the ball possession without ever taking too many risks. António Oliveira's team is now in 11th place, having lost one position to São Paulo but increased the gap to the Z4 by one point, which now stands at seven points. The Dourado will be looking to take advantage of Corinthians' instability, as the Paulistas are playing under enormous pressure.

A goal from Giuliano saved Corinthians from a humiliating defeat against last-placed América-MG. The Rabbit has never won away from home, and it was only right at the end that Corinthians avoided a scandal. It was the third draw in a row for Mano Menezes' team, and the suffering of the Corinthians fans seems inevitable at this point, as the club looks set to fight to the bitter end to avoid relegation. The Timão can't leave Cuiabá without a point. The players run the serious risk of beginning to doubt their abilities and entering a negative spiral in the decisive phase of the Série A if the bad results continue.

Mano Menezes has yet to win a game as Corinthians coach, with one defeat, three draws in Brasileirão matches, and another loss in a Copa Sudamericana tie. The team hasn't won on the road since July, so I have no reason to lean towards a Paulista victory. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Cuiabá, with a minimum of two goals in the game.