Figueirense vs Corinthians Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

These two sides both come into this match not looking in great shape and not having had great seasons. Figueirense have more to worry about with the threat of relegation now looming large. They are 6 points from safety with only 4 games to go and as such will have to be looking upon their home games as ‘must win’ now. A draw will do little more than leave them with a mountain to climb so they have to go for this. They’ve only lost 3 times at home this term and 68% of their goals scored in Serie A this term have come at home so they can take some confidence from that at least.

They’ll also be encouraged by some of Corinthians recent defensive display. They sank to a humiliating 4-0 derby defeat at Sao Paulo last time out and they’ve conceded twice or more in all of their last five away games in all competitions so a home goal looks highly likely at some point here. New coach Oswaldo de Oliveira favours an attacking approach and their games since he arrived last month have tended to produce goals.

Both teams have scored in 4 of Corinthians 6 matches since he joined the club from Sport Recife. His 4 away games so far have seen 4 or more goals in total in all of them with Corinthians scoring twice or more in 3 of those games. So, prior to the Sao Paulo loss, things were looking a bit more positive for the defending champions.

This is a big game for the visitors too with their participation in next season’s Libertadores on the line and like Figueirense, they’ll be looking on it as a fixture they really need to win. Therefore, this should be another lively Corinthians away game. The bookies are struggling to decide on a favourite and we should see chances at both ends, so backing Both Teams to Score at 19/20 looks like the value bet.