Our Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction: 2-0
Palmeiras vs Botafogo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Palmeiras and Botafogo.
This Palmeiras vs Botafogo 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 Mirassol
Palmeiras will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Brazil Serie A success over Mirassol on March 15. In that match, Palmeiras had 43% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palmeiras | 43% | 8 (4) | 0.51 | 37 |
Mirassol | 57% | 8 (2) | 0.44 | 67 |
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Flamengo
Botafogo will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Brazil Serie A loss to Flamengo on March 14. In that match, Botafogo saw 42% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Botafogo | 42% | 3 (1) | 0.71 | 26 |
Flamengo | 58% | 11 (6) | 1.12 | 41 |
Palmeiras vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Palmeiras | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.36 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Palmeiras are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 0.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Palmeiras 18-7
Botafogo 9-10
What are the odds for this match?
Palmeiras to win: @1.571
Draw: @3.9
Botafogo to win: @6



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