Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction 17 August 2025
🔊 On August 17, the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio will host a Serie A clash between Botafogo and Palmeiras. Botafogo are currently in 5th place with 29 points, aiming to solidify their position in the Copa Libertadores zone. Palmeiras, sitting in 3rd with 36 points, are continuing their quest for the championship. Both teams enter this match in relatively stable form, and past encounters suggest it will be a tense and intriguing game.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 June 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Palmeiras were the hosts):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 15 vs 8;
- fouls: 11 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 6;
- red cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Botafogo and Palmeiras:
- 40 matches played;
- home team victories - 12, away team wins - 18, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 45 for Botafogo, 56 for Palmeiras;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.9, in the 2nd half - 1.63;
- average total goals per match - 2.53.
Head-to-head statistics Botafogo - Palmeiras
Botafogo FR Team Overview
The last official match took place on as part of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, first leg (Botafogo were the hosts, LDU Quito the visitors). The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (Botafogo vs LDU Quito):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 5 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
⚫ Botafogo continue to assert their dominance on multiple fronts. On August 10, they secured a commanding victory over Fortaleza with a 5-0 win in Serie A. This result has bolstered their standing in the league, as Botafogo currently sit in 5th place with 29 points after 17 matches. A win against Palmeiras could elevate them to 4th place, while a loss might push them further from the Copa Libertadores qualifying spots.
⭐ On the international stage, Botafogo are also delivering impressive performances. On August 14, they claimed a home victory in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 against LDU Quito with a 1-0 scoreline. Additionally, they advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil by defeating Bragantino on aggregate with a 3-0 score. In the upcoming match against Palmeiras, Botafogo will aim to extend their successful run and solidify their position in the league.
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Palmeiras Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16, first leg (Universitario hosted Palmeiras). The match concluded with a 0-4 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Palmeiras vs Universitario):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- red cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
🟢 Palmeiras head into their clash with Botafogo in high spirits. In their latest Serie A outing, they secured a victory over Ceará (2-1). Since returning from the Club World Cup, the "Verdão" have been unbeaten in six consecutive matches, boasting four wins and two draws. Currently sitting third in the standings, Palmeiras are eager for another win to solidify their position in the title race.
⚪ In the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras were eliminated at the round of 16 stage, falling to Corinthians on aggregate (0-3). However, they kicked off their Copa Libertadores round of 16 campaign in style, thrashing Peru's Universitario away on August 15th (4-0). This match underscored their competitive edge on the international stage. Against Botafogo, Palmeiras aim to maintain their momentum and extend their winning streak in the league.
Match Results: Palmeiras
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Home wins - 12, Away wins - 18, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Palmeiras
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Victories: 8 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 47% vs 65%;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home side average goals - 1.13, visitors - 1.4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.53;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Palmeiras
- Average tournament total: 1.94 vs 2.24;
- Average goals scored: 1.35 vs 1.35;
- First half average total: 0.53 vs 0.41;
- Second half average total: 0.82 vs 0.94;
- Botafogo: home average total in the tournament - 1.75;
- Palmeiras: away average total in the tournament - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 0.8) vs 1.6 (away - 2).
- Botafogo scores at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head encounters.
- Palmeiras concede in 8 of their last 9 matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.88; at home - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 5.4.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.59, away - 6.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; away - 3.75.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in six consecutive head-to-head matches at the hosts' ground.
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in five consecutive head-to-head matches at the hosts' ground (Serie A).
- Total under 9.5 corners hit in five consecutive Palmeiras matches (Serie A).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.46 (2.23 for the home side and 2.23 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3.84 (2.26 for the home side and 1.58 for the visitors).
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.12; at home - 1.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.
Palmeiras: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.35, away - 2.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Both teams scored overall - 23 times;
- At the home team's ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Palmeiras
- Total matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 3 vs 9;
- BTTS for Botafogo at home - 3 (38%);
- BTTS for Palmeiras away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 1 vs 6;
- BTTS for Botafogo at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS for Palmeiras away - 2 (50%).
- Palmeiras score and concede in six of their last seven matches (Serie A).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Taking into account the current form of the teams and their standings in the league table, we anticipate a tense match. Palmeiras have a slight edge in head-to-head encounters and have shown consistent form in recent games. However, Botafogo are also delivering excellent performances and will be eager to secure a win on their home turf. Nevertheless, we give a slight nod to the "green and white": Palmeiras will not lose.
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