Brazil - Brasileirão Serie A
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by Joseph King | in Football Predictions
Fresh off of Copa Libertadores wins, Botafogo and Palmeiras redirect their focus back towards the Brasileiro Serie A when they clash for matchday 20. Will fifth-place Fogo or third-placed Verdão come out on top in this battle between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro clubs? Check out our match prediction!
A goal in the first minute against LDU Quito in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 first leg proved to be the decisive action as the defending champions would hold on for a 1-0 home win.
Davide Ancelotti is now building some solid momentum since taking over last month and he’s now overseen six wins, one draw and only two defeats in his nine matches in charge. His Botaofogo side come into this key league clash boasting a three-game winning streak across all competitions.
Fogo currently hold a slim one-point lead over seventh-place São Paulo for a spot in the top six and qualification to next season’s Copa Libertadores.
Palmeiras will be feeling good about themselves as well after dismantling Universitario 4-0 away from home in their Copa Libertadores round of 16 matchup. After a cold stretch which saw them go winless in three games, the 12-time league champions have now won their last two on the trot.
Trailing leaders Flamengo by four points but having a game in hand, taking the full three points here would be huge for Verdão’s title chances.
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The Best Betting Odds for Botafogo v Palmeiras Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.88 | 2.88 | 2.8 |
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2.75 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
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2.88 | 2.8 | 2.62 |
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2.8 | 2.88 | 2.75 |
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3.05 | 3 | 2.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Botafogo and Palmeiras?
Our prediction for the Botafogo vs Palmeiras match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/08/2025 between Botafogo and Palmeiras in Brasileirão Serie A :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 42.03% for a win of Botafogo against Palmeiras with odds of 3.2 at BC Game.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Botafogo vs Palmeiras is 30.87% with odds of 3.05 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.1% chance ⭐ for a win of Palmeiras vs Botafogo with odds of 3.15 at Stake.
Botafogo - Palmeiras Prediction and Best Odds:
| Botafogo Palmeiras Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Botafogo wins | 42.03% | 3.2 at BC Game |
| Under 2.5 | 52.81% | 2 at 22bet |
| Both Team To Score | 47.08% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Botafogo/Botafogo | 19.74% | 5.5 at Betfair |
Botafogo vs Palmeiras Form
Botafogo and Palmeiras's standings in the Brasileirão Serie A
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
|
52 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 20 |
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4
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43 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
Botafogo and Palmeiras Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2025 - Copa Libertadores
9 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
6 Aug 2025 - Copa do Brasil
3 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
29 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
26 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2025 - Copa Libertadores
3 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
29 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
26 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
16 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
15 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
6 Aug 2025 - Copa do Brasil
20 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
12 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
28 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
23 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2025 - Copa Libertadores
10 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
6 Aug 2025 - Copa do Brasil
3 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
30 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
26 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
6 Aug 2025 - Copa do Brasil
26 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
20 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
16 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
4 Jul 2025 - Club World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2025 - Copa Libertadores
3 Aug 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
30 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
23 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
23 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
1 Jun 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Botafogo vs Palmeiras Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
28 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
30 Mar 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
26 Nov 2024 - Brasileirão Serie A
21 Aug 2024 - Copa Libertadores
14 Aug 2024 - Copa Libertadores
17 Jul 2024 - Brasileirão Serie A
Botafogo against Palmeiras Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
L. Linck
DefenderBastos
Cuiabano
P. Sampaio
V. Figueiredo
R. Veiga
ForwardB. Rodrigues
Paulinho
Most goals and assists
Botafogo
Palmeiras
I. Jesus
(7 Goals)
F. Lopez
(14 Goals)
A. Telles
(6 Assists)
Mauricio
(5 Assists)
, 
J. Piquerez
(5 Assists)
, 
R. Rios
(5 Assists)
Botafogo - Palmeiras Key Points
- The last time these two teams faced off in the Club World Cup, the match finished 0-0 after 90 minutes.
- Three of the last four meetings between these two sides have finished level after full time.
- Botafogo have lost only once in their last nine outings across all competitions.
- Palmeiras have only two losses in their last nine matches overall.
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Our Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction
Palmeiras got the better of Botafogo when the two sides faced off in the Club World Cup round of 16 with Verdao walking away with a close 1-0 win. However, it was a tightly-contested match that needed extra time to find an eventual winner.
Both of these teams come into this match in good form. Botafogo are playing very well under their new manager and Palemeiras have been consistently performing all season. There doesn’t appear to be a whole lot separating them at the moment, which makes backing a draw an appealing choice. Our Botafogo vs Palmeiras prediction: draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Botafogo Palmeiras
| Botafogo vs Palmeiras | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo wins | 2.3 | 2.88 | +25.2% |
| Draw | 3.1 | 2.88 | -7.1% |
| Palmeiras wins | 3.3 | 2.8 | -15.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Botafogo is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 25.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.5% and is now 34.7% (-8.8%)
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