Match Analysis: Botafogo vs Palmeiras – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-08-17
• Time: 11:30 PM UTC
• Location: Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Game Overview

This Brazil Campeonato matchup features Botafogo hosting Palmeiras in a tightly contested fixture with both teams in strong form and close league positions. Botafogo currently ranks 5th while Palmeiras is 3rd, making this a significant clash in the Serie A standings.

Key Factors to Consider

• Botafogo has scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches with key players like Alex Telles creating several big chances and Santiago Rodriguez delivering consistent shots on target. Palmeiras has scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches but ranks 1st away from home this season, showing strong away resilience.
• Historically, Palmeiras leads with 14 wins to Botafogo's 9 over 30+ meetings, including a recent 1-0 extra-time win over Botafogo in the Club World Cup. Last season encounters and recent meetings show a slight edge to Palmeiras, though Botafogo has shown solid home form against top teams.
• No critical injury information is currently available that significantly impacts starting lineups for either side, with predicted lineups expected to be mostly full strength.
• The match is played at Botafogo’s home stadium, Estádio Nilton Santos, providing them home advantage. Motivation is high for both teams due to league standings and upcoming fixtures in the Brazilian Serie A.
• Both teams are highly motivated with Palmeiras pushing to consolidate a top position and Botafogo aiming to close the points gap at home. The recent narrow loss to Palmeiras may add extra incentive for Botafogo to respond positively.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Moneyline: Palmeiras to win

Predicted Score: Palmeiras 1 – 0 Botafogo

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Match Analysis: Botafogo vs LDU Quito – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-08-14
• Time: 10:00 PM UTC
• Location: Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Game Overview

Round of 16 Copa Libertadores match between Botafogo and LDU Quito, with Botafogo favored at home given recent form and strong lineup.

Key Factors to Consider

• Botafogo shows superior recent form and consistent results in domestic and international matches, while LDU Quito has struggled recently and is underdog here.
• Limited recent direct encounters favor Botafogo, who have secured better results at home.
• No major injuries reported for either side impacting starting lineup significantly.
• Home advantage for Botafogo at Nilton Santos stadium and familiar conditions favor them; travel and altitude less favorable for LDU Quito.
• Botafogo motivated to progress deep in Copa Libertadores and capitalize on home advantage; LDU Quito under pressure as underdogs.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Botafogo to win outright, covering the spread comfortably and the match to have under 2.5 goals.

Predicted Score: 2-0

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Match Analysis: Fortaleza vs Botafogo – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-08-09
• Time: 11:30 PM UTC
• Location: Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo, Fortaleza, Brazil

Game Overview

Fortaleza faces Botafogo in a Brasileirão match at Fortaleza's home ground. Botafogo is currently mid-table in 7th, showing stronger form and historical superiority, while Fortaleza struggles near relegation at 18th.

Key Factors to Consider

• Botafogo has won 4 and drawn 1 in their last 5 matches, scoring an average 1.6 goals and conceding 0.6 per game. Fortaleza's recent form is weaker with 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, scoring and conceding roughly 1.2 goals per match each.
• In their last 10 matches, Botafogo leads with 5 wins to Fortaleza's 2, and 3 draws. Botafogo averages 1.5 goals per H2H game, Fortaleza 0.8. Historically Botafogo has dominated the matchup.
• No critical injury information is available, indicating near full squads for both sides.
• Match is played at Fortaleza's home stadium, which could provide moderate home advantage despite their poor league standing.
• Fortaleza is likely motivated by relegation-threatened status to secure points, while Botafogo aims to consolidate a top-half position and possibly challenge for higher spots.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Botafogo moneyline win, Fortaleza +0 spread, Under 2.25 goals

Predicted Score: 0-1

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Match Analysis: Botafogo vs Cruzeiro – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-08-03
• Time: 7:00 PM UTC
• Location: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos

Game Overview

Botafogo hosts Cruzeiro in a key Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A fixture. Botafogo has shown resilience with a 5-match unbeaten streak including home successes, while Cruzeiro remains defensively solid and unbeaten in their last 13 meetings versus Botafogo, making this a tightly contested matchup.

Key Factors to Consider

• Botafogo averages 0.93 goals per match at home with a strong recent unbeaten run; Cruzeiro averages 1.07 goals per match away and have not lost a direct encounter to Botafogo in the last 13 meetings.
• In 40 historical matches, Cruzeiro leads with 16 wins vs. Botafogo's 11; 13 draws recorded. Over 60% of matches have both teams scoring (BTTS). Average goals per match between them is 2.48.
• No significant injury updates currently available for either side.
• Match played at Botafogo's home ground, Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, which favors the home side; no adverse weather or scheduling concerns noted.
• Botafogo looks motivated to continue strong home form as a top scorer ‘Kaio Jorge’ from Cruzeiro challenges them, while Cruzeiro aims to maintain dominance in this fixture to fight for league positioning.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Botafogo to win on the moneyline, cover -0.25 spread, and match to go under 2 goals total.

Predicted Score: 1-0

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Match Analysis: Botafogo vs Corinthians – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-07-26
• Time: 9:30 PM UTC
• Location: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos

Game Overview

Botafogo, playing at home, has a slightly better head-to-head record against Corinthians, with 11 wins to Corinthians' 9 in recent history. Both teams have similar scoring averages, and recent matches have been low-scoring. Botafogo has won the last 2 direct encounters and holds a home advantage.

Key Factors to Consider

• Botafogo scores on average 1.16 goals per match at home this season, while Corinthians averages 1.20 goals per away match. Botafogo has shown stronger form at home with a good percentage of games going over 1.5 goals. Corinthians' away matches tend to have fewer total goals over 2.5.
• Out of 40 matches, Botafogo won 16, Corinthians 13, and 11 draws. Average goals per match in these H2H is roughly 2.6. Recent encounters favor Botafogo with two consecutive wins and a slight scoring edge.
• No specific injury information provided, but lineups are predicted to be close to full strength for both teams.
• The match is played at Botafogo's home stadium, giving them a tangible home field advantage. No adverse weather or travel issues reported.
• Botafogo sits higher in the league table and is motivated to maintain position, while Corinthians, lower ranked, may seek upset but have lacked recent strong away form.

Odds and Predictions

Predicted Outcome

Botafogo moneyline

Predicted Score: 1-0