Internacional vs Corinthians: where to watch live, kickoff time and lineups

Find out where to watch Internacional vs Corinthians live and get the kick-off time, line-ups, and match context for Matchday 29 of the Brazilian Serie A 2026, a high-pressure clash at Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre. Internacional, 18th and inside the relegation zone, hand a debut to Eduardo Baptista as head coach; Corinthians, 14th with six consecutive defeats, look to end their crisis away from home.

Match Overview

The game carries double weight: for Internacional, it is a matter of Serie A survival; for Corinthians, a chance to end the worst run of the season. Inter go into the match under new technical leadership, with Eduardo Baptista taking charge of the gaúcho side at a critical moment in the table. Corinthians, meanwhile, have lost five matches in a row and urgently need a positive result away from home to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

Date, Kick-off Time, Competition and Venue

• Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
• Kick-off: 7:30 PM BRT (22:30 UTC)
• Competition: Brazilian Serie A 2026, Matchday 29
• Venue: Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre (RS)

Where to Watch

In Brazil, the match will be broadcast on Record (free-to-air TV), CazéTV (YouTube, free) and Premiere (pay-per-view). Premiere is available through the Globoplay package and cable TV providers such as Claro, Sky and Vivo. CazéTV streams for free on YouTube with no subscription required. For fans outside Brazil, Fanatiz and TV Globo Internacional cover the United States and Canada; Creator Sports Network (YouTube/Twitch) may also broadcast the match as the marquee game of the round for North America.

Probable Line-ups

Official starting XIs are normally released shortly before kick-off. Based on available information from reputable sources, the probable line-ups are:

Internacional (probable, 4-2-3-1):
Matheus Cunha; Bruno Gomes, Gabriel Mercado, Guillermo Maripán, Matheus Bahia; Nicolás Villagra, Bruno Henrique; Vitinho, Alan Patrick, Bruno Bernabei; Yonatan Carbonero

Confirmed absences: Sergio Rochet (back injury), Kayky and Benjamin Arhin (injured). Calebe is a doubt. Villagra returns after suspension. Head coach: Eduardo Baptista (debut).

Corinthians (probable, 4-3-3):
Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique, Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Allan, Breno Bidon; Rodrigo Garro, Memphis Depay, Kaio César

Absences: André Ramalho (illness, doubtful), Yuri Alberto (thigh), Labyad and Kayke (ligament injuries, no return date set). Head coach: Fernando Diniz.

Referee and VAR

The match referee has not yet been confirmed by the CBF. Officials are typically announced by the federation in the days leading up to the fixture.

Recent Form and Table Standings

Internacional sit in 18th place with 28 points from 28 matches (6 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses), with a goal difference of −6. They are inside the relegation zone and at serious risk of being relegated to Serie B for the first time in decades. The coaching change reflects the urgency: the board has placed its faith in Eduardo Baptista to reverse a recent run of inconsistent results, loss, win, loss, draw, loss, that has left the club in a precarious position.

Corinthians are 14th with 32 points from 28 matches (8 wins, 8 draws, 12 losses), goal difference −3. Five consecutive defeats is the longest losing run of the season; the most recent was a 1–3 home defeat to Fluminense, which has increased pressure on Fernando Diniz. With only six points separating them from the relegation zone, Corinthians can also not afford to drop further points away from home.

Recent History

The two sides have met four times in the last 12 months, with balanced results:

• 6 August 2026, Copa do Brasil (Round of 16, second leg): Corinthians 2–1 Internacional. Inter advanced on aggregate 3–2.
• 2 August 2026, Copa do Brasil (Round of 16, first leg): Internacional 2–0 Corinthians.
• 5 April 2026, Brasileirão, Matchday 10: Corinthians 0–1 Internacional.
• 1 October 2025, Brasileirão 2025, Matchday 26: Internacional 1–1 Corinthians.
• 3 May 2025, Brasileirão 2025, Matchday 7: Corinthians 4–2 Internacional.

Internacional hold the advantage in the most recent meetings, including eliminating Corinthians from the Copa do Brasil in August.

What to Expect

Inter and Corinthians arrive in Porto Alegre under matching levels of pressure, making the game especially unpredictable. Eduardo Baptista makes his debut in charge of Internacional on a night when dropping points is costly in the table. Without Sergio Rochet, the defensive duties fall to Matheus Cunha, a goalkeeper with a lower-profile track record but one who has responded well when called upon.

Fernando Diniz's Corinthians have Memphis Depay and Rodrigo Garro as their main creative forces, but the side has not won in five rounds. The absence of Yuri Alberto in attack is a blow, Kaio César has taken over as the reference striker but without the same volume of goal attempts. The São Paulo side tends to enjoy more possession, but converting it into goals has been the problem.

Inter at home should look to exploit quick transitions through Yonatan Carbonero and Alan Patrick. With the Beira-Rio crowd pushing and the urgency of the table, the conditions point toward a match of high intensity from the opening whistle.

Players to Watch

Alan Patrick (Internacional), captain and main orchestrator of the Colorado midfield, is the player who links Internacional's lines. His ability to create and shoot from range makes him consistently dangerous in high-pressure games.

Yonatan Carbonero (Internacional), the Colombian brings pace and unpredictability down the right flank. On Baptista's debut, he could be Inter's main weapon on the counter-attack.

Memphis Depay (Corinthians), the Dutchman plays in a freer role, close to the second midfielder. His reading of the game and technical quality are above the standard of the Corinthians squad; in a game with limited space, he could prove decisive.

Rodrigo Garro (Corinthians), the conductor of the Timão midfield, the Argentine dictates the team's rhythm. His ability to shoot from range could be decisive if the game remains tight.

Quick Questions

When is the match?
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at 7:30 PM BRT (22:30 UTC).

Where is it played?
Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre (RS).

Which channel broadcasts in Brazil?
Record (free-to-air), CazéTV (YouTube, free) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

What is each team's table position?
Internacional are 18th (inside the relegation zone) with 28 points. Corinthians are 14th with 32 points.

Which coach is making his debut?
Eduardo Baptista makes his debut as Internacional head coach in this match.

Sources

• Máquina do Esporte, Where to watch Internacional x Corinthians
• Awful Announcing, Creator Sports Network broadcast rights Brazilian Serie A
• Sport Club Internacional, Eduardo Baptista is the new head coach
• Lance!, Brazilian Serie A 2026 broadcast rights