Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction: Two title contenders meet in Rio de Janeiro

The two teams share the lead in the Brasileirão with 33 points and the same goal average of 13 goals. Botafogo is in first place as it scored 27 goals, while Palmeiras scored 25. Flamengo is in third place with 31 points. The champion will most likely be one of these three teams. The match between Botafogo and Palmeiras promises to be hot. Last year, Palmeiras won 4-3 at the Nilton Santos after being down 3-0. That game was considered one of the best in the history of the Brasileirão.

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Botafogo

The Cariocas beat Vitoria 1-0 in Salvador in a complicated game. Flamengo had lost at home to Fortaleza, so the Botafogo players knew they could go to the top of the standings with a victory. Eduardo missed a penalty in the 55th minute, and the Botafogo fans thought the worst. The attacking midfielder went off injured after the shot. However, the team proved resilient and scored through Savarino in the 62nd minute. The Lone Star side held on to the lead until the end. The match with Palmeiras is a big one, and it will be interesting to see how Botafogo performs against the champion after last season's dramatic game.

Palmeiras

The Verdão beat Atlético Goianiense 3-1 in the last round. Palmeiras scored after 6 minutes through Flaco López, but Shaylon equalized three minutes later with a monumental goal. The score was 1-1 at half-time, but Palmeiras decided the game early in the second half. Raphael Veiga in the 51st minute and a Vinicius own goal in the 53rd minute gave the Paulistas a comfortable lead. Abel Ferreira's team will now face Botafogo, and a draw at the ground of a direct competitor would be a positive result.

Expert Betting Tips

An exciting game between two great teams is in prospect. Both coaches are Portuguese and know each other well, so the game should have a high tactical level. Botafogo plays in front of its fans, so it has a slight advantage, but on the other hand, Palmeiras has more experience in big games. A draw could satisfy both managers, and that's the result I'm betting on.