Three points will be up for grabs as Palmeiras and Botafogo SP lock horns at Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo's biggest regional football competition on Thursday, 20 February 2025. View our free Palmeiras vs Botafogo SP predictions below.
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Palmeiras vs Botafogo SP predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Botafogo SP scored only once in their last 10 clashes with Palmeiras.
- Seven of the last eight meetings between these teams went below the 1.5-goal threshold.
- Fewer than two goals were scored in six of Botafogo SP’s last nine matches.
- Palmeiras are unbeaten in their last 19 skirmishes with Botafogo SP.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo SP
Palmeiras won six of the last eight encounters between these teams, and five of those victories were by a 1-0 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palmeiras are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Not to be confused with the team from Rio de Janeiro (Botafogo RJ), Botafogo SP, like Palmeiras, are based in Sao Paulo.
The visitors have strung together a four-match unbeaten run and have kept three consecutive clean sheets.
However, preventing this Palmeiras team from scoring is easier said than done. Abel Ferreira's troops have scored in eight of 10 matches in this competition, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
At the time of writing, Palmeiras are the expected winners at 1/5 (1.20). Teams with these odds generally have an 83.3% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Botafogo SP blanked in nine of their last 10 clashes with Palmeiras. On that note, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Palmeiras?
It is safe to say that Botafogo SP do not exactly look forward to meeting Palmeiras, as they have no wins in the last 10 clashes between these outfits (D2, L8).
Copa do Brasil 23/05/24
Botafogo SP
Palmeiras
Copa do Brasil 03/05/24
Palmeiras
Botafogo SP
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 09/03/24
Palmeiras
Botafogo SP
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 20/01/23
Botafogo SP
Palmeiras
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 19/04/21
Botafogo SP
Palmeiras
Palmeiras preview: Looking to extend their six-game unbeaten run
Captain Gustavo Gomez and forward Mauricio are sidelined with new injuries and will both be unavailable alongside Bruno Rodrigues.
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Mayke, Thalys, Murilo, Piquerez, Martinez, Torres, Rios, Veiga, Lopez & Estevao.
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 23/02/25
W
Mirassol
2
Palmeiras
3
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 20/02/25
W
Botafogo SP
1
Palmeiras
3
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 16/02/25
D
Sao Paulo
0
Palmeiras
0
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 13/02/25
W
Inter de Limeira
0
Palmeiras
3
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 09/02/25
D
EC Agua Santa
1
Palmeiras
1
Botafogo SP preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the tournament
As for Botafogo SP, there are no injuries to report ahead of their clash with Palmeiras.
Predicted lineup: Carlos (GK), Cassiano, Edson, Da Silva, Wallison, Abdulai, Maciel, Patron, Baggio, Jesus & Dramisino.
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 23/02/25
L
Gremio Novorizontino
2
Botafogo SP
1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 20/02/25
L
Palmeiras
3
Botafogo SP
1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 15/02/25
D
Ponte Preta
0
Botafogo SP
0
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 11/02/25
W
Bragantino
0
Botafogo SP
1
Brazil Campeonato Paulista 08/02/25
W
Velo Clube SP
0
Botafogo SP
1