Our Palmeiras vs Botafogo SP Prediction: 1-0
Palmeiras vs Botafogo SP in the Brazil Campeonato Paulista is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 20, 2025. With both defenses expected to hold firm, a 1-0 win for Palmeiras seems the most probable outcome against Botafogo SP.
This Palmeiras vs Botafogo SP prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Palmeiras's Last Match – Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo
Palmeiras will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Brazil Campeonato Paulista share of the spoils with Sao Paulo on February 16. In that match, Palmeiras controlled 56% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 56% | 0 (2) | 0.87 | 54 |
 Sao Paulo | 44% | 0 (3) | 0.08 | 9 |
Botafogo SP's Last Match – Ponte Preta vs Botafogo SP
Determined to get back to winning ways, Botafogo SP must win after their 0-0 Brazil Campeonato Paulista draw against Ponte Preta on February 15. In that match, Botafogo SP recorded 44% possession, attempting 1 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ponte Preta | 56% | 5 (1) | 0.46 | 45 |
 Botafogo SP | 44% | 1 (0) | 0.06 | 20 |
Palmeiras vs Botafogo SP Stats
Key Stats
| Palmeiras | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Palmeiras are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Botafogo SP average 0.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Palmeiras 15-7
Botafogo SP 6-8
What are the odds for this match?
Palmeiras to win: @1.222
Draw: @5.5
Botafogo SP to win: @15