Palmeiras and Botafogo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Arena Crefisa Barueri on Wednesday, 18/03/2026, at 22:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras vs Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Palmeiras Win
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Palmeiras comes into the match having played 5 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Palmeiras's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 2.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.76.
The offence system of Palmeiras is led by José Manuel López as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Andreas Pereira, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 0.94.
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On the other hand, Botafogo comes into the match having played 3 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.22.
The offence system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Head to head: Palmeiras vs Botafogo
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Palmeiras
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W |
3 |
| Away | L W D |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 4 | 4.5 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.77 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.55 | 1.85 |
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
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