Two Brazilian sides meet in the last-16 of the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) as Palmeiras and Botafogo prepare to battle it out on Saturday evening. Both teams impressed in the group stage, as Palmeiras topped Group A above the likes of Inter Miami and Porto, while Botafogo finished above Atletico Madrid and Seattle Sounders in Group B.
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Palmeiras vs Botafogo prediction: Botafogo to win Brazilian battle?
Key stats
- Palmeiras have only scored five goals in the last four games in all competitions.
- Botafogo have won five of the previous six matches across all competitions.
- Botafogo are unbeaten in four H2Hs, winning three of them.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 1-2 Botafogo
Botafogo have had the better of recent H2Hs, which suggests that they could come out on top here. Both teams have also scored in the previous three meetings, which means that we could also be treated to plenty of goalmouth action.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Palmeiras favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.10) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Palmeiras have actually been installed as favourites to win this one with bookmakers. A draw is rated just above a Botafogo victory in normal time.
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Most recent H2Hs: Botafogo hoping to increase unbeaten streak
As mentioned before, Botafogo are unbeaten in the previous four meetings, winning three. Both teams have also scored in the last three, with a total of 11 goals scored in those.
Brazil Serie A 30/03/25
Palmeiras
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 27/11/24
Palmeiras
Botafogo
Copa Libertadores 22/08/24
Palmeiras
Botafogo
Copa Libertadores 15/08/24
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 18/07/24
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Palmeiras preview: Murilo injury blow to deal with
Murilo suffered a bad injury against Inter Miami last time out, so much so that he may miss the rest of the CWC. In more positive news, Palmeiras have welcomed Anibal Romero back to full training, but this game may come too early for him to start.
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Rocha, Gomez, Fuchs, Piquerez, Rios, Moreno, Estevao, Veiga, Torres & Roque
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Sao Paulo
0
Palmeiras
1
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
W
Cerro Porteno
0
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Palmeiras
1
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Ceara
0
Palmeiras
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Palmeiras
0
Botafogo preview: Vitinho available but Bastos injured
Vitinho has been cleared to play despite picking up an injury against Atletico Madrid last time out. However, Bastos has been ruled out through injury for Botafogo.
Predicted lineup: John (GK), Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles, Gregore, Allan, Freitas, Artur, Jesus & Savarino
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Player to watch: Igor Jesus
Igor Jesus has been strongly been linked with a move to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest in the transfer window. For now though, he is giving his all for Botafogo.
Indeed, the Brazilian striker has scored twice at the CWC so far, including a winner against tournament favourites PSG. Jesus is also one to watch for his flair and trickery, and his quality could make the difference here.