Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Palmeiras

Botafogo host Palmeiras in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Monday 18 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Fogo to Frustrate Palmeiras

Botafogo look a good bet to defeat Palmeiras and we can back the home team at 1.62 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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Last H2H Saw Palmeiras Triumph in Extra Time

Botafogo got the win in their last Série A game. A 5-0 victory occurred on the road when meeting Fortaleza. Davide Ancelotti's team had twelve shots on target and boasted 64% possession, with Fernando Marcal scoring two of the goals.

On Thursday night, Botafogo hosted LDU Quito in the Copa Libertadores and won 1-0.

Palmeiras won their previous Série A game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph against Ceará. The Big Green enjoyed 62% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Jose Lopez and Vitor Roque on the scoresheet.

Three days ago, Palmeiras claimed a 4-0 victory when facing Universitario away in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras beat Botafogo when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 FIFA Club World Cup extra-time win (0-0 after 90 mins) at Lincoln Financial Field. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Palmeiras	21	14	4	3	32	17	15	32:17	46
5	Botafogo	22	10	6	6	33	17	16	33:17	36

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Botafogo have had 54.2% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Arthur Cabral is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Fernando Marcal, Cuiabano, Alex Telles and Artur Guimaraes each have 2. Marlon Freitas has recorded the most assists with 4.

Palmeiras have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.1% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts.

Vitor Roque and Mauricio have top scored with 3 goals, while Jose Lopez is next on 2. Mauricio and Ramon Sosa have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Mateo Ponte, Fernando Marcal, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Allan, Marlon Freitas, Santiago Rodriguez, Joaquin Correa, Matheus Martins, Nathan Fernandes.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Khellven, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Joaquin Piquerez, Anibal Moreno, Lucas Evangelista, Facundo Torres, Jose Lopez, Felipe Anderson, Vitor Roque.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Botafogo vs Palmeiras with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Botafogo +0.25 at odds of 1.62 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Série A encounter.

The latest Série A team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Botafogo vs Palmeiras league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 6 consecutive games against Palmeiras.

Fogo +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 61.7% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 2 - 1 Palmeiras

We’re betting on Botafogo to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of 10.50 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Botafogo Over 4.5 Corners

Botafogo have had over 4.5 corners in four consecutive home matches, with Palmeiras conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous six away games. There’s everything to like about the Botafogo Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at 1.80.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botafogo

Total

9.10 4.70 4.40

Home

8.50 5.60 2.90

Away

9.10 4.00 5.10

Palmeiras

Total

10.10 6.40 3.70

Home

7.80 5.40 2.40

Away

11.70 6.00 5.70

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Botafogo vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

The bookies have betting odds of 2.43 for Palmeiras to win this Série A clash, while you could instead opt for Botafogo at 3.05, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at 3.00.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Palmeiras available at 1.65 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Botafogo at 2.05.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at 1.61.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest Série A game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Arthur Cabral Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find favourite Arthur Cabral at 6.50 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get 3.80 that he finds the net any time.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

The latest Botafogo vs Palmeiras team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest injury reports.

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