Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Palmeiras

Botafogo host Palmeiras in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 17 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Fogo to Frustrate Palmeiras

Botafogo look a good bet to defeat Palmeiras and we can back the home team at -161 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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Last H2H Saw Palmeiras Triumph in Extra Time

Botafogo got the win in their last Série A game. A 5-0 victory occurred on the road when meeting Fortaleza. Davide Ancelotti's team had twelve shots on target and boasted 64% possession, with Fernando Marcal scoring two of the goals.

On Thursday night, Botafogo hosted LDU Quito in the Copa Libertadores and won 1-0.

Palmeiras won their previous Série A game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph against Ceará. The Big Green enjoyed 62% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Jose Lopez and Vitor Roque on the scoresheet.

Three days ago, Palmeiras claimed a 4-0 victory when facing Universitario away in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras beat Botafogo when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 FIFA Club World Cup extra-time win (0-0 after 90 mins) at Lincoln Financial Field. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Palmeiras	28	19	4	5	53	26	27	53:26	61
5	Botafogo	29	13	7	9	39	26	13	39:26	46

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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Botafogo have had 54.2% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Arthur Cabral is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Fernando Marcal, Cuiabano, Alex Telles and Artur Guimaraes each have 2. Marlon Freitas has recorded the most assists with 4.

Palmeiras have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.1% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts.

Vitor Roque and Mauricio have top scored with 3 goals, while Jose Lopez is next on 2. Mauricio and Ramon Sosa have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Mateo Ponte, Fernando Marcal, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Allan, Marlon Freitas, Santiago Rodriguez, Joaquin Correa, Matheus Martins, Nathan Fernandes.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Khellven, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Joaquin Piquerez, Anibal Moreno, Lucas Evangelista, Facundo Torres, Jose Lopez, Felipe Anderson, Vitor Roque.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Botafogo vs Palmeiras with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Botafogo +0.25 at odds of -161 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Série A encounter.

The latest Série A team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Botafogo vs Palmeiras league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 6 consecutive games against Palmeiras.

Fogo +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 61.7% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 2 - 1 Palmeiras

We’re betting on Botafogo to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +950 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jefferson Savarino Under 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) can be wagered to fail to have a shot on goal at -149. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Jefferson Savarino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-161

Shots

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

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Alex Telles to Score +650

Alex Telles (Botafogo) has managed two goals in his past five Série A home games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +650 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Alex Telles Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Shots

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Botafogo Over 4.5 Corners -125

Botafogo have had over 4.5 corners in four consecutive home matches, with Palmeiras conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous six away games. There’s everything to like about the Botafogo Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botafogo

Total

9.10 4.70 4.40

Home

8.50 5.60 2.90

Away

9.10 4.00 5.10

Palmeiras

Total

10.10 6.40 3.70

Home

7.80 5.40 2.40

Away

11.70 6.00 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-111

Botafogo Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Palmeiras Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+700

2

+112

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Botafogo vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

The bookies have betting odds of +143 for Palmeiras to win this Série A clash, while you could instead opt for Botafogo at +205, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +200.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Palmeiras available at -154 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Botafogo at +105.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -164.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest Série A game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+200

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+290

X

-106

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-286

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-154

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-143

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-222

Over 2.5

+165

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-164

Arthur Cabral Favourite to Score the First Goal

You will find favourite Arthur Cabral at +550 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +280 that he finds the net any time.

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+280

Anytime

+550

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

José López (Palmeiras)

First

+295

Anytime

+575

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+450

Anytime

+850

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

First

+480

Anytime

+900

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+550

Anytime

+1000

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1100

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+106

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-108

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-139

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-156

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-159

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-159

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-167

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-161

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-172

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-217

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-227

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-233

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-244

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-333

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

-

José López (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Raphael Cavalcante Veiga (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Facundo Torres (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

The latest Botafogo vs Palmeiras team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest injury reports.

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