Botafogo and Palmeiras face each other on Sunday 09.06.2026, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and Sociedade Esportiva 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.
APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Palmeiras
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 24 matches, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fogão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 70 goals, of which 37 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.54 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Danilo Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Alex Telles has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 40 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.67 per game) and 64 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Palmeiras preview
Palmeiras comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 15 victories, 7 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.08 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 32 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses.
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's attack has been highly effective, scoring 89 goals during this period. Of that total, 45 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.75.
Verdão's offensive system is led by José Manuel López, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andreas Pereira. The midfielder has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.84 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 51 matches, averaging 0.78 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.
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L W D D W |
1.6 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Goals | 3.21 | 3.36 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.54 | 1.82 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.55 | 1.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 73% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 18% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 64% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.81 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.59 | 1.78 |
Palmeiras
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Away | D D W L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 54% |
| Goals | 2.64 | 2.5 | 2.77 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.75 | 1.85 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 67% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 67% | 77% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.68 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.26 | 1.64 |
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