Our Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction: 1-1
Botafogo vs Palmeiras in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Botafogo vs Palmeiras 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
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs LDU Quito
Botafogo will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Copa Libertadores victory over LDU Quito on August 14. In that match, Botafogo recorded 50% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Botafogo | 50% | 5 (3) | 0.96 | 26 |
LDU Quito | 50% | 5 (3) | 0.57 | 56 |
Palmeiras's Last Match – Palmeiras vs Ceara
Palmeiras will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Brazil Serie A success over Ceara on August 10. In that match, Palmeiras had 62% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palmeiras | 62% | 8 (5) | 1.23 | 44 |
Ceara | 38% | 6 (4) | 0.36 | 28 |
Botafogo vs Palmeiras Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Palmeiras average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Botafogo 13-4
Palmeiras 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @2.45
Draw: @3
Palmeiras to win: @3.1