Botafogo vs Palmeiras Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa Libertadores 2024

Botafogo are a tough team to defeat at home.

Botafogo secured their place in the last 16 courtesy after their second-place finish in Group D comprising Junior FC, LDU de Quito, and Universitario de Deportes. They registered 10 points from six matches after picking up three wins, one draw and two losses. 

Junior FC topped the group after being on equal points with Botafogo due to having a superior goal difference to them. The team possesses a poor away record after losing consecutive matches against Bahia and Juventude. However, Artur Jorge’s side will be in good spirits after maintaining an excellent home record this season. 

Palmeiras are enduring a tough season this term with the team in danger of retaining their title for the third time. Currently, they are occupying the fourth spot in the league after gathering just one win in their last five league matches. 

However, Abel Ferreira’s team is doing well in the Copa Libertadores after finishing group F as winners to advance to the last 16 without losing a single match. They gathered 14 points from six matches with four wins and two draws. 

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 15 August 2024 at 1:30 AM UK; 6:00 AM IST

Location: Estádio Nilton Santos

Form:

⁠Botafogo (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-L

Palmeiras (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Thiago Almada (Botafogo)

Botafogo have made an excellent addition in the form of Almada who has emerged as one of the exciting talents in South America in a very short time. Almada already caught the eye of his new employees during the Paris 2024 where he was one of the best players for Argentina U23. He scored two goals from four matches. Now, Almada will be hoping to make a similar impact for his new team. 

Richard Rios (Palmeiras)

The Colombian international had a successful Copa America where he helped the team to qualify for the finals. He was one of the best players in the team who gave his all in the tournament. Rios is a central midfielder who is equally adept at playing in the defensive midfielder position. He is known for his tenacious industry in the middle of the park often breaking up the play while also helping the team in creating attack with his exquisite passing. 

Match Facts

• Botafogo suffered a 3-2 loss against Juventude in their last match 
• Palmeiras played a 1-1 draw against Flamengo in their last match
• Botafogo and Palmeiras have not drawn any of their last five matches with each other

⁠Botafogo vs Palmeiras: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Palmeiras to score the first goal – 5/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: Botafogo to win this game – 7/5 with sky bet
• Tip 3: Match to end with total goals under 3.5 – 1/5 with betfair

Injury & Team News

Botafogo are dealing with a couple of injuries at the moment. They will be without Rafael, Matheus Nascimento, Pablo, Jeffinho, and Junior Santos for this match due to injuries. The rest of the players will be available for selection. 

Meanwhile, Palmeiras are also in a similar situation as their opponents with Felipe Anderson and Mayke suffering eye and calf injuries. Dudu also misses out with a hamstring injury while Bruno Rodrigues recovers from an injury. Also, Joaquin Piquerez joins them on the sideline after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 25

⁠Botafogo – 7

Palmeiras – 13

Draws – 5

Predicted Lineup

⁠Botafogo predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Victor (GK); Ponte, Bastos, Barboza, Cuiabano; Danilo, Freitas, Henrique, Savarino, Almada; Jesus

Palmeiras predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Weverton (GK); Gomez, Reis, Cerqueira; Giay, Moreno, Rios, Lazaro, Rony; Vanderlan, Lopez

Match Prediction for ⁠Botafogo vs Palmeiras

Although Palmeiras have a better record over Botafogo in this fixture for years, Botafogo have also bounced back in this fixture in recent times to give them a tough fight. Recently, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over them to prove their improvement in this fixture. With Botafogo maintaining an excellent record at home, we expect them to register another setback here. 

Prediction: ⁠Botafogo 2-1 Palmeiras

Telecast for ⁠Botafogo vs Palmeiras

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Nigeria – StarTimes App, Startimes World Football

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