Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Palmeiras vs Botafogo

Palmeiras square off against Botafogo, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Wednesday 18 March.

The best Asian Handicap bet could be Palmeiras -1 at -120, allowing you money back if the hosts win by one goal. A return will be banked if they beat Botafogo by two goals or more.

Palmeiras last league game saw them register a 1-0 win over Mirassol. It was their third successive Série A home victory. The Big Green had four shots on target and 43% possession, with Jose Lopez netting the winner in the 26th minute.

Botafogo have lost three straight games, recently being beaten at home to Flamengo 3-0. Martin Anselmi's side managed one shot on goal and had 45% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras have claimed consecutive victories over Botafogo, achieving both wins by scorelines of 1-0 and 1-0 in extra time. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Palmeiras	13	10	2	1	23	10	13	23:10	32
8	Botafogo	12	5	2	5	24	24	0	24:24	17

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.2 goals from 10.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Palmeiras have had 48.5% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 11.9 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 7.7 corners.

Jose Lopez is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Vitor Roque and Allan both have 3. Andreas Pereira has recorded the most assists with 5.

Botafogo have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 2.1 goals. Fogo average 52.4% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Danilo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Artur Guimaraes and Fernando Marcal both have 3. Alvaro Montoro and Danilo have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Miguel (GK), Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Arthur Gabriel, Andreas Pereira, Marlon Freitas, Allan, Mauricio, Jhon Arias, Jose Lopez.

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Raul (GK), Vitinho, Bastos, Nahuel Ferraresi, Alex Telles, Danilo, Cristian Medina, Jordan Barrera, Alvaro Montoro, Matheus Martins, Junior Santos.

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

This Palmeiras vs Botafogo betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We like Palmeiras -1 at betting odds of -120 for this Série A match. This bet can land us a nice return if the home team are able to manage a convincing win and the signs look positive.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Série A action.

Key Palmeiras vs Botafogo league stats:

• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 3 of their last 5 games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Palmeiras 2 - 0 Botafogo

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +525 and it involves Palmeiras winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andreas Pereira To Score +450

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras) can be backed to score at +450. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.

Latest Andreas Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1200

Shots

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Palmeiras Under 6.5 Corners -132

Palmeiras have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in five consecutive matches, while Botafogo have yielded an average of 4.10 corners in their previous 10 games. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -132 for this Palmeiras Team Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Palmeiras

Total

12.70 5.00 7.70

Home

10.50 5.80 4.70

Away

12.30 5.10 7.20

Botafogo

Total

8.20 4.10 4.10

Home

8.90 5.10 3.80

Away

8.90 3.40 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-137

Palmeiras Corners

Over 6.5

-104

Under 6.5

-130

Botafogo Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-303

X

+750

2

+275

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Palmeiras vs Botafogo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Palmeiras as -204 favourites for this Série A clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 67% likely to win. The market implies that Botafogo are the most unlikely to win at +525.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Botafogo are +480 here and the draw is +143, with Palmeiras on offer at -100.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

-204

X

+330

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+143

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-476

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-120

2 Hcp +1

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-114

The First Goalscorer favourite is Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira at +350. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+125

Anytime

+350

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+145

Anytime

+380

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jefté da Silva Dias (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Palmeiras vs Botafogo team news before wagering. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A as well as the latest injury reports.

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