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Both teams enter this encounter with distinct motivations. For Corinthians, the aim is clear: extend their record of consecutive victories to ten, which would establish a new benchmark for the points-earning era. Having already achieved nine straight wins — a feat previously matched by Inter and Atlético Mineiro — reaching ten would further solidify Corinthian dominance.
For Grêmio, the focus is on maintaining a position within the top 16, which can significantly impact their financial rewards from the season. The monetary difference between finishing as low as 16th and as high as 10th can be over R$10 million, making each point vital as they face the prospect of challenging final standings.