Botafogo FR vs SE Palmeiras, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs SE Palmeiras — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- SE Palmeiras 28 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | EC Vitoria | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Cuiaba EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jun | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jul | AC Goianiense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Jul | EC Bahia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | SE Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 35 | Points | 57 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 9 / 8 / 11 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 3 |
| 41 | Scored | 47 |
| 45 | Conceded | 21 |
| -4 | GD | +26 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 2.04 |
| 32% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
43%
Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season
SE Palmeiras this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts). SE Palmeiras are 2nd (57 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SE Palmeiras
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/1
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 9 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 8 G | 4 A |
| Mauricio | 7 G | 1 A |
| Vitor Roque | 5 G | |
| Allan | 4 G | 3 A |
| Gustavo Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Engenhao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 4' Controversy at the stadium! Alexander Barboza argues furiously but the card stands.
- 9' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SE Palmeiras backline.
- 14' Argentina international Anibal Moreno has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' SE Palmeiras come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' SE Palmeiras is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Murilo Cerqueira is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 49' John has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' It looks surprising SE Palmeiras does not make any changes. Joaquin Piquerez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Tiquinho Soares adds to his 0 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marlon Freitas made 152 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Abel Ferreira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' SE Palmeiras ring the changes. Gabriel Menino has done his job and it is now time for Felipe Anderson to step up.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Damian Suarez.
- 78' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tiquinho Soares is replaced by Tche Tche.
- 81' Estevao makes way for Dudu at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from SE Palmeiras.
- 84' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 84 minute. Marcos Rocha leaves to be changed by Igor Jesus.
- 88' Raphael Veiga makes way for Mayke at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from SE Palmeiras.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
- 11
- 21
- 22
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Tche Tche 78'
- 10
- 12
- 20
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Danilo Barbosa 78'
- 7
- 15
Bench
-
6
Tche Tche ↑ 78'
- 3
- 70
- 8
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 78'
- 97
- 16
- 25
- 4
- 67
- –
Coach
Artur Jorge
SE Palmeiras Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
-
23
Raphael Veiga ↓ Mayke 88'
- 21
- 2
- 15
- 5
- 25
- 42
- 26
- 22
- 41
Bench
- 8
-
12
Mayke ↑ 88'
-
7
Dudu ↑ 81'
- 16
-
9
Felipe Anderson ↑ 71'
- 14
- 6
- 35
- 44
- 57
- 20
Coach
Abel Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Scarpa | 4 |
| Endrick | 3 |
| Roni | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 3 |
| Murilo | 2 |
| Gustavo Gomez | 2 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
SE Palmeiras xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or SE Palmeiras 74% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
64%
Draw or SE Palmeiras
62%
Botafogo FR or SE Palmeiras
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | SE Palmeiras covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

