Brasileirão Showdown: Grêmio Faces Vitória, Flamengo Hosts Remo, Corinthians Battles Chapecoense
Thursday’s Brasileirão schedule features three compelling matches as teams vie for position in the league table. Grêmio hosts Vitória, Flamengo welcomes Remo, and Corinthians travels to face Chapecoense. Each game presents unique challenges and storylines as the season progresses.
Grêmio vs. Vitória: A Crucial Clash at Arena do Grêmio
Grêmio aims to convert draws into victories as they face a difficult opponent in Vitória at Arena do Grêmio. Grêmio currently ranks 7th, even as Vitória holds the 11th position in the Brasileirão Betano standings Sofascore.
Team News & Lineups
Grêmio: Luís Castro’s side will be without João Pedro, Gustavo Martins, Arthur, Braithwaite, and Villasanti due to injury. The probable lineup is Wéverton, Pavón, Balbuena, Viery, and Caio Paulista; Noriega and Nardoni; Teté, Monsalve and Amuzu; Carlos Vinicius.
Vitória: Jair Ventura’s team is dealing with injuries to Dudu, Marinho, Edu, and Pedro Ribeiro. Their projected starting eleven consists of Lucas Arcanjo, Nathan Mendes, Cacá, Camutanga and Ramon; decks; Fabri, Edenílson, Emmanuel Martínez and Matheuzinho; Renato Kayzer.
Historical Context
Vitória hasn’t defeated Grêmio since 2016, with Grêmio dominating the recent head-to-head record with five wins and four draws in the last ten years. At Arena do Grêmio, Grêmio has secured four victories compared to Vitória’s one Sofascore.
Match Details
- Date: March 19, 2026
- Time: 22:00 UTC
- Venue: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre
- Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ)
- VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR)
Flamengo vs. Remo: Red and Black Aim for Dominance
Flamengo is heavily favored against Remo at Maracanã, with expectations of a significant victory. Remo has yet to secure a win upon their return to Série A.
Team News & Lineups
Flamengo: Leonardo Jardim’s team will be missing Bruno Henrique and Saúl due to injury. The anticipated lineup includes Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar and Jorginho; Carrascal, De Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino; Pedro.
Remo: Léo Condé’s squad is hampered by injuries to João Lucas, Diego Hernández, and Eduardo Melo. The probable starting eleven is Marcelo Rangel, Marcelinho, Marllon, Tchemba and Kayky Almeida; Patrick de Paula and Picco; Vítor Bueno, Patrick and Alef Manga; João Pedro.
Historical Context
Despite Flamengo’s current dominance, historical Brasileirão matchups demonstrate two victories for Flamengo and three for Remo. The largest red and black victory in the Brazilian Championship was a 3-0 win in 1974 ge.globo.com.
Match Details
- Date: March 19, 2026
- Time: 20:00 UTC
- Venue: Maracanã
- Referee: Paulo César Zanovelli (MG)
- VAR: Daiane Muniz (SP)
Chapecoense vs. Corinthians: Pressure Mounts for Dorival Júnior
Corinthians faces pressure to deliver a win against Chapecoense at Arena Condá, although their primary focus remains the Libertadores competition. Corinthians’ record in Chapecó is historically poor.
Team News & Lineups
Chapecoense: Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s team is missing Maurício Garcez, Marcos Vinicius, and Bruno Matias due to injury. The expected lineup is Léo, Éverton, Bruno Leoanrdo, Eduardo Doma and Walter Clar; Higor Meritão; Giovanni Augusto, João Vítor, Rafael Carvalheira and Bolasie; Italo.
Corinthians: Dorival Júnior’s side will be without Felipe Longo and Hugo due to injury. The projected starting eleven is Hugo Souza, Matheusinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele; Kaio César, André and Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.
Historical Context
Corinthians has a poor record in Chapecó, losing six of seven games and winning only one in 2018. Although, they haven’t lost to Chapecoense since 2018, winning the last four encounters and drawing one.
Match Details
- Date: March 19, 2026
- Time: 21:30 UTC
- Venue: Arena Condá
- Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
- VAR: Rodrigo Nunes de Sá (RJ)