Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ Prediction: I predict a possible draw at halftime

Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ Prediction and Odds on 28 June 2025

Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ will become just the second pair of teams from the same country to meet at a FIFA World Cup when facing off in the inaugural last-16 matchup of the newly scheduled competition at Lincoln Financial Field Stadium. Palmeiras ended in their group races in the top place in Group A and secured a place in this playoff, while Botafogo RJ ended in 2nd place in Group B standing to secured their place in the playoff. Who will win here? Let’s analyse previous results, overall performance, recent forms, and my betting opinion on how to place your bets.

Palmeiras: Forms and Statistics

Palmeiras recorded two draws and one win in their matchups in Group A to secure a place in this year’s 2025 FIFA World Club Cup playoff, having tied against FC Porto and Inter Miami, while they were victorious against Al Ajly. During these games, they scored 4 goals while conceding 2, and they ended with 5 points in 3 games, and they were ranked in 1st place in the Group A table. Going into this match, Palmeiras will aim to secure a win and extend their unbeaten streak to four games and secure a place in the quarterfinals matchup.

Palmeiras: Lineups

🔖 Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Weverton

Defender players: Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo

Midfielder players: Felipe Anderson, Richard Rios, Anibal Moreno, Joaquin Piquerez

Attacking players: Estevao, Mauricio, Victor Roque

⛔️ Unavailable: Bruno Rodrigues, Figueiredo, Bruno Rodrigues

👤 Head Coach: Abel Ferreira

Botafogo RJ: Forms and Statistics

Botafogo RJ recorded one loss and two wins in their group matches in Group B, having won against Seattle Sounders and PSG, but they suffered a defeat against Atlético Madrid. During these games, they have scored three goals while conceding two, and they ended in 2nd place in Group B with 6 points. In this match, Botafogo RJ will aim to secure a win and bounce back to secure a place in the quarter final.

Botafogo RJ: Lineups

🔖 Botafogo RJ Confirmed lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: John Victor

Defender players: Alex Telles, Alexander Barboza, Jair, Vitinho

Midfielder players: Alvaro Montore, Marlon Freitas, Allan

Attacking players: Artur, Igor Jesus, Jefferson Savarino

⛔️ Unavailable: Gregore, Jeffinho

Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ: Head-to-Head Statistics

Throughout their last five games, Palmeiras failed to secure a win, while Botafogo RJ won three, and both teams tied in two games. However, both teams scored against one another in three games, and more than two goals were recorded in three games.

Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ: Betting Tips & Odds

• In three of their last five games between Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ have taken more than 8 corners. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.60
• In three of their last five games between Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ have had BTTS. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 2.16
• In two three of their last five games between Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ have had Over 2.5 goals. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.68
• In two of their last five games between Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ have had one goal at halftime. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.63
• In two of their last five games between Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ have had X at halftime. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.83

Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ match Prediction 28 June 2025

I expect Palmeiras and Botafogo RJ to be in their best defensive play early in this match since both teams will aim to prevent losing here. Therefore, I expect both teams to end in a possible draw at halftime. However, even though I expect both teams to be in their best defensive shape, I will bet on both teams to find the net while I expect more than 8 corner kicks to be recorded since both team will give upo easily in their defence since both team have recorded more attacking play in their last five games while showcasing their best defensive play.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: is Over 8 Corner kicks for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is HF X for a coefficient of 2.2 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is BTTS for a coefficient of 2.14 in the 1XBet bookmaker.