Botafogo vs Palmeiras - 18/07/24

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Brazil Serie A is set to witness a thrilling encounter on Thursday, 18th July, as Botafogo takes on Palmeiras at the Centro de Formação de Atletas TROPS. The game kicks off at 00:30, and with both teams sitting pretty at the top of the table, this match promises to be an intense battle.

Botafogo, currently leading the Serie A with 33 points, has been in scintillating form, winning four and drawing one of their last five matches. Their recent success can be attributed to their solid defense, which has conceded only 0.6 goals per game on average. In their last outing, they secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Vitória away from home.

Palmeiras, sitting second in the table with an identical 33 points, has also been impressive, winning three and drawing one of their last five matches. They have been scoring freely, netting an average of 1.8 goals per game. In their previous match, they thrashed Atlético GO 3-1 at home.

The two teams have a rich history, with Palmeiras edging Botafogo in their recent head-to-head encounters. When they last met on 02/11/2023, Palmeiras ran out 4-3 winners at Estádio Nilton Santos. However, Botafogo's current form and home advantage might just give them the edge they need to overturn that result.

Bet

Considering the recent form and stats of both teams, I would recommend a bet on Botafogo to win at odds of 2.55. The hosts have been formidable at home, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game while conceding only 0.5. Palmeiras's away record is not as impressive, with them scoring an average of 1 goal per game and conceding 2.5. With Botafogo being the favorites and their recent form, I believe they have a good chance of securing a win in this match.