Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction – 28.06.2025
There will be a Brazilian team in the Club World Cup 1/4-finals! We know this for sure because two teams from the South American country will face each other during the 1/8-finals. Palmeiras and Botafogo will go toe to toe in Philadelphia after progressing past the group stage.
Palmeiras vs Botafogo Tips
- Both Teams to Score;
- Over 2.5 Goals;
Palmeiras Preview and News
Palmeiras did a good job at the Club World Cup so far. Verdão won group A of the competition with 5 points won and an unbeaten record. The Brazilian team won against Al Ahly, while they also drew against Porto and Inter Miami. Abel Ferreira’s team is now a solid contender for reaching the 1/4-finals, but they have a tough test ahead – the current Copa Libertadores champion.
Palmeiras won the group after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Verdão were two goals behind until the 80th minute, but Paulinho and Mauricio managed to equalise. They have to think about their performance in defence, though – allowing Inter Miami to score twice was not a good sign.
Vitor Roque could start against Botafogo in the next game. The former Barcelona striker was benched against Inter Miami, but his talents could be used in the attacking phase.
Botafogo Preview and News
Botafogo survived in one of the toughest groups at the Club World Cup this year. Fogo finished second, alongside teams such as PSG and Atletico Madrid, knocking the Spanish giants out of the competition despite losing to them in the last round of the group stage.
In their last game, Botafogo faced Atletico Madrid in Pasadena, but conceded a 0-1 defeat at the Rose Bowl. Their superior goal difference allowed them to finish ahead of Atletico, though.
Newton and Alvaro Montoro are among the players who could return in the line-up against Palmeiras. Both players started from the bench against Atleti, but the head coach, Renato Paiva, could be looking for something different here.
Head-to-Head Matches
Being two teams from the same country, Palmeiras and Botafogo have a historical rivalry. Palmeiras are the team with a better record – they have more wins against Fogo, but this time it could be different.
Palmeiras vs Botafogo Betting Preview
We are getting ready for a fantastic clash between two of the biggest Brazilian teams, but on American soil. The reward here is pretty huge – a participation in the Club World Cup 1/4-finals. Palmeiras and Botafogo performed similarly in the group stage, although Palmeiras has the confidence of a team that remains unbeaten.
While it’s not easy to pick the winning team here, we expect to see some goals. Like typical Brazilian teams, Verdão and Fogo know how to play attacking football. And this is exactly what the fans expect – a solid clash at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.