Coritiba – Vitoria

Recent form · Written before the match

Coritiba are coming off two 0-1 defeats against Grêmio on 26/10 and Atlético-MG on 17/10, in a run of seven matchdays without a win. Vitória drew 1-1 twice, against Athletico-PR on 24/10 and Corinthians on 19/10.

Vitória have seven days between their previous match and this away fixture, while no comparable xG, shot volume, or pressing indicator has been verified. The standings published on 29/10 placed Coritiba 12th with 39 points and Vitória 14th with 38 points, to be revalidated on match day.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

Open sources mention a meeting during the season, but no usable full score, with a sufficiently verified date or season, has been established. No prédictive valeur should be assigned to it, especially since the squads and coaching staff may have changed.

Absences and returns

Coritiba: Lucas Ronier is reported injured. Vitória: Luan Cândido and Marinho are suspended; Dudu, Nathan Mendes, Fabiano and Ramon are reported injured.

Cacá and Mateus Silva are doubtful. Jamerson is subject to a contractual constraint linked to Coritiba.

The latest medical clearances and the confirmed goalkeepers remain unknown.

Context & news

The match is scheduled for 31/10/2026 at 19 h UTC at Couto Pereira, Curitiba, with Coritiba hosting Vitória, following a date change requested by the home club. Coritiba scenario: the pitch and Vitória’s absences may open spaces for positional attacks around Josué and Lavega, but the results crisis and the change in coaching staff may disrupt pressing, buildup and automatisms.

Vitória scenario: a full week of preparation and two consecutive draws may help rapid transitions behind a Coritiba side forced to react, but the absences and defensive uncertainties may limit its resilience. The stakes directly concern the standings and survival; Vitória’s continental objective remains secondary and depends on other results.

Lineups and squad

The official lineup has not been announced. Pedro Morisco is the probable goalkeeper for Coritiba and Lucas Arcanjo for Vitória, with no confirmation that either will start.

Guilherme Bossle is announced as Coritiba's probable coach following Fernando Seabra's departure.