Botafogo and Palmeiras face each other on Monday 08.18.2025, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a Serie A 2025 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Nilton Santos (Engenhão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo and Palmeiras, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Serie A: in 17 matches, Botafogo secured 8 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Botafogo's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 54 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kayke Gouvêa Queiroz, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Marlon Rodrigues Freitas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 10 goals in the Serie A (an average of 0.59 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.77 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Palmeiras preview
Palmeiras comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Serie A. They have secured 11 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.12 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 30 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses.
Palmeiras's attack has been highly effective, scoring 79 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Serie A, with an average of 1.35 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.61.
Palmeiras's offensive system is led by Mauricio, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Raphael Cavalcante Veiga. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 49 matches, averaging 0.76 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Palmeiras
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.71 |
| Home | L D D W W |
1.88 |
| Away | W W W W D |
1.56 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 50% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.94 | 2.63 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.59 | 0.88 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 18% | 38% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 59% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 25% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 63% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.76 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.19 | 1.32 |
Away Team
Palmeiras
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.12 |
| Home | W W W D L |
1.89 |
| Away | D W L W W |
2.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 56% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 1.89 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.11 | 1.63 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.78 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 33% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 44% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.49 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.87 | 1.33 |
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