Botafogo RJ vs Palmeiras Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 18, 2025 | Estádio Olimpico Nilton Santos | Brasileria Serie A | 00:30 BST

The Brazilian first division is starting to take shape as we close in on the halfway stage of the 2025 campaign. Monday provides with us with a mouth-watering clash as two giants take to the stage, as 2024 Champions Botafogo host Palmeiras in matchday 18.

Key Betting Tip: Botafogo to Win 2.45 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Predicted Lineups

Botafogo Predicted XI: Leonardo Linck; Alex Telles, David Ricardo, Fernando Marcal, Vitinho; Danilo, Newton; Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Artur Guimaraes; Arthur Cabral.

Palmeiras Predicted XI: Weverton; Joaquin Piquerez, Micael, Gustavo Gomez, Agustin Giay; Lucas Evanglista, Emiliano Martinez; Ramon Sosa, Mauricio, Jose Lopez; Vitor Roque.

Botafogo and Palmeiras could both go for very similar lineups from their domestic and Copa Libertadores matches in the past week, however, there are a number of absentees for each side.

Botafogo are missing Bastos, Cuiabano, David Ricardo, Jordan Barrera, and Kaio, while the visitors will be without Bruno Fuchs, Bruno Rodrigues, Figueiredo, Paulinho, and Raphael Veiga for the trip to Rio.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Current League Standings

Fogão reside in fifth after 17 games, and with a victory on Monday they would push up to fourth. They hold an immensely impressive defensive record, as they have conceded just 10 times so far this season. Despite this, they have still lost four matches, and have only won eight, due to their relatively low goal tally of 23 – although Palmeiras match that stat.

As for Verdão, they sit in third place and could move into second with a win. Despite conceding five more goals than Monday’s hosts, Palmeiras have been able to grind out multiple low-scoring victories, specifically five 1-0 wins as they have now won 11.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head Timeline*

These two titans have endured several incredibly tight games in the past, and it is Palmeiras who come out on top with 14 wins from their 30 meetings, with Botafogo winning on nine occasions.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• June 28, 2025: Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo (Club World Cup)
• March 30, 2025: Palmeiras 0-0 Botafogo (Serie A)
• November 27, 2024: Palmeiras 1-3 Botafogo (Serie A)
• August 22, 2024: Palmeiras 2-2 Botafogo (Copa Libertadores)
• August 15, 2024: Botafogo 2-1 Palmeiras (Copa Libertadores)

Their last meeting came in June, where the two sides clashed in the round of 16 of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, with Verdão coming out triumphant following 120 tense minutes of action. Paulinho scored the games only goal in the 100th minute, of which they held on to advance to the next round.

Botafogo and Palmeiras Recent Matches Analysis

Botafogo Last 5 Matches:

• Botafogo 1-0 LDU de Quito (H) – Copa Libertadores
• Botafogo 5-0 Fortaleza (A) – Serie A
• Botafogo 1-0 RB Bragantino (A) – Copa do Brasil
• Botafogo 0-2 Cruzeiro (H) – Serie A
• Botafogo 2-0 RB Bragantino (H) – Copa do Brasil

After advancing to the Quarter Finals of the Copa do Brasil, Botafogo destroyed Fortaleza before taking a narrow lead to Ecuador against LDU, which they will play on Thursday.

Palmeiras Last 5 Matches:

• Palmeiras 4-0 Uni. de Deportes (A) – Copa Libertadores
• Palmeiras 2-1 Ceara (H) – Serie A
• Palmeiras 0-2 Corinthians (H) – Copa do Brasil
• Palmeiras 2-2 Vitoria (D) – Serie A
• Palmeiras 0-1 Corinthians (A) – Copa do Brasil

Verdão showed excellent character to respond getting knocked out of the cup by defeating Ceara to sustain their grip on top three before their excellent 4-0 win in Peru to put them a firm foot into the next round.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Botafogo victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups. Botafogo have found success in recent home matches in this fixture and they are in better form of late than Palmeiras.

Best Botafogo vs Palmeiras Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Botafogo to Win @ 2.45 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a huge home win in this clash. Recent form suggest confidence in a home victory.

Key Players to Watch: Botafogo vs Palmeiras

Artur Guimaraes (Botafogo): Guimaraes has starred this season with Botafogo and his goal is what has given Botafogo a narrow lead in their Copa Libertadores tie. He has scored two and assisted three already in the league, and also has a further three contributions in the Copa Libertadores. He will become even more key following the departure of Igor Jesus to Nottingham Forest too.

Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras): The22-year-old is having a good season, having scored three times in the league, but importantly as a wide man, has provided more chances to his teammates than 92% of other players in the league in his position, suggesting his creativity could prove crucial on Monday.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras Match Facts

Referee: TBC

Broadcast Details:

UK: Premier Sports Player at 00:30 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Estádio Olimpico Nilton Santos stadium will hold up to just over 44,000 passionate and fiery fans on Monday.

Botafogo vs Palmeiras: Final Prediction

Botafogo 2-0 Palmeiras