Botafogo will make the trip to Allianz Parque this week for the second leg of their Copa Libertadores tie with Palmeiras. View our free Palmeiras vs Botafogo predictions below.
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Palmeiras vs Botafogo predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
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- Botafogo came out on top in the first leg of this tie last week.
- However, Palmeiras were the victors in five of Botafogo's last seven trips to this stadium.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in four of Palmeiras’ last five matches, and in five of Botafogo's last six games.
- Palmeiras conceded first in six of their last eight matches, and in each of their last five skirmishes with Botafogo.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Botafogo
Palmeiras won nine of their last 10 home games across all competitions, and they scored at least two goals in eight of those matches. Given that Botafogo lost their last two away games, we are confident that Palmeiras will reign supreme at the end of regulation time.
Pre-game odds and win probability:
- HOME:3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW:11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY:16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Botafogo have the advantage heading into the second leg of this tie, it is important to note that they do not have a great track record at this stadium. In Botafogo's last seven trips to Allianz Parque, they have had one win, one draw, and five defeats.
With that in mind, Palmeiras are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, Botafogo have no clean sheets in their last eight matches, while Palmeiras saw their defence breached in seven of their last eight games.
On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Palmeiras poised to avoid a third consecutive defeat?
This will be the third encounter between these teams across all competitions this season. Their previous two clashes were won by Botafogo.
It is also worth mentioning that recent meetings between Palmeiras and Botafogo have mostly been high-scoring affairs, as over three goals were scored on average in their last eight encounters.
Copa Libertadores 15/08/24
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 18/07/24
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 02/11/23
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 25/06/23
Palmeiras
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 04/10/22
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Palmeiras preview: Looking to overturn a one-goal deficit
Ahead of this clash, Palmeiras have four players on the treatment table: Dudu (calf), Joaquín Piquerez (knee), Mayke (calf), and Bruno Rodrigues (knee).
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Reis, Gomez, Naves, Giay, Veiga, Moreno, Paulista, Estevao, Lopez & Anderson.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
0
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 24/08/24
W
Cuiaba
0
Palmeiras
5
Copa Libertadores 22/08/24
D
Botafogo
2
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
W
Sao Paulo
1
Palmeiras
2
Copa Libertadores 15/08/24
L
Botafogo
2
Palmeiras
1
Botafogo preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes on the road
Similarly, Botafogo have a few players who are sidelined with injuries. This list includes Junior Santos, Carlos Eduardo, Jeffinho, Pablo, Matheus Nascimento, and Rafael da Silva.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Ponte, Bastos, Barboza, Cuiabano, Allan, Freitas, Henrique, Almada, Martins & Soares.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Fortaleza
0
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
D
EC Bahia
0
Botafogo
0
Copa Libertadores 22/08/24
D
Palmeiras
2
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
W
Flamengo
1
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 15/08/24
W
Palmeiras
1
Botafogo
2
Player to watch: Igor Jesus
Igor Jesus put up a man-of-the-match performance when these teams clashed last week, registering a goal and an assist in Botafogo's 2-1 victory. The 23-year-old proceeded to score in Botafogo's 4-1 win over local rivals Flamengo last weekend.
As Botafogo gear up for the second leg of their Round of 16 tie, it will be interesting to see if Jesus can score in three consecutive matches for the first time since he joined the club last month.
