Prediction: Botafogo vs Palmeiras

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 89/20

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Botafogo and Palmeiras will lock horns with each other in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A this week. The match between Artur Jorge’s side and Abel Ferreira’s team will be held at Nilton Santos and is scheduled to kick off at 1:30 am UK time on Thursday.

Botafogo

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas are one of the biggest and most successful clubs in Brazil. They have won the Brazilian championship two times and in 2000 finished 12th in a vote by subscribers of FIFA Magazine for the FIFA Club of the Century. O Mais Tradicional ended up fifth in the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A campaign.

Estrela Solitária are doing extremely well at the moment. Artur Jorge’s side are currently at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A table with 33 points from 16 matches, level on points with Palmeiras, who are second.

Botafogo will head into the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match against Palmeiras at Estadio Nilton Santos on the back of a 1-0 victory over Vitoria away from home in the league. It came after a 3-0 win against Atlético-MG in the Brazilian Serie A in front of their own fans which followed a 2-1 victory over Cuiabá on the road in the league.

Team News:

Botafogo are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation against Palmeiras. John will be in goal for the home team and will have Mateo Ponte, Lucas Halter, Alexander Barboza and Fernando Marcal in front of him in defence. Luiz Henrique, Gregore, Marlon Freitas and Jefferson Savarino will be the four midfielders. Junior Santos and Carlos Eduardo will be the two forwards.

Palmeiras

Palmeiras are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Brazil who tend to do well in major club competitions and win silverware. Alviverde won the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and are very much in the running for the title this season.

Abel Ferreira’s side are second in the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro Série table at the moment. Palmeiras have picked up 33 points from 16 matches and are level on points with second-placed Botafogo. They are two points ahead of Flamengo, who are third.

Palmeiras will head into the Brazilian Serie A game against Botafogo on the back of a 3-1 victory over Atlético-GO at home in the league. It came after a 2-0 win against Bahia in front of their fans in the league which followed a 2-2 draw with Gremio on the road in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Team News:

Palmeiras are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Botafogo. Weverton will be in goal for Palmeiras and will have Mayke, Vitor Nunes, Gustavo Gomez and Joaquín Piquerez in front of him in defence. Aníbal Moreno and Gabriel Menino will be the two holding midfielders. Estevao, Raphael Veiga and Rony will be deployed in attacking midfield. Jose Lopez will lead the line for Palmeiras.

Key Factors to Consider

• Botafogo have won 10 out of their 16 Brazilian Serie A games this season.
• Botafogo have scored 27 goals in 16 Brazilian Serie A games this season.
• Botafogo have conceded 14 goals in 16 Brazilian Serie A games this season.
• Palmeiras have scored 25 goals in 16 Brazilian Serie A matches this season.
• Palmeiras have conceded 12 goals in 16 Brazilian Serie A matches this season.

Conclusion

Both Botafogo and Palmeiras are doing extremely well at the moment, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A game between the two sides will be hugely competitive. It is very likely that it will end in a draw.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 89/20

Bookmaker: Zetbet