The Copa do Brasil round of 16 continues on Sunday, August 2, with four matches scheduled after three scoreless openers earlier in the stage.
Palmeiras hosts Fortaleza at 4 p.m. Brasilia time at Nubank Parque. Palmeiras is looking to build an advantage in its pursuit of a fifth Copa do Brasil title, arriving in good form after beating Vitoria 4-0 in its last Brasileirao match under coach Abel Ferreira.
Mirassol and Gremio Clash
At 6 p.m., Mirassol faces Gremio at Estadio Maiao. Mirassol is unbeaten in its last three matches this season, while Gremio has not won in six games, was eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana playoffs by Bolivar, and remains in the Brazilian championship's relegation zone under coach Luis Castro.
Chapecoense Hosts Cruzeiro
Chapecoense and Cruzeiro meet at 6:30 p.m. at Arena Conda in Santa Catarina. Chapecoense sits last in the Brasileirao and is seeking a better result in the knockout competition, while Cruzeiro has lost only once in its last 10 matches across all competitions since Artur Jorge took over as coach. Cruzeiro is relying on Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge for a good result in the first leg.
Internacional Faces Corinthians
Internacional and Corinthians close out the Sunday schedule at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre at 7:30 p.m. Corinthians will be without Yuri Alberto due to a confirmed injury, and coach Fernando Diniz is expected to bring in English forward Jesse Lingard.
Internacional will have defender Victor Gabriel available after the Superior Tribunal de Justica Desportiva granted a suspensive effect on Saturday night, August 1. Victor Gabriel had been punished for a violent tackle on Cruzeiro's Gabriel Pec and had already served two matches, or 15 days, of his suspension before the ruling, which allows him to play until a final decision on his appeal.
