SE Palmeiras vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SE Palmeiras vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Allianz Parque.
- SE Palmeiras 23 games · 48 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 23 | 34 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 22 | 30 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | Gremio FBPA | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Santos FC | 22 | 23 |
| 17 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 22 | 23 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Dec | Fluminense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | AC Goianiense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Dec | CF Pachuca | H | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | SC Internacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | SE Palmeiras | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| SE Palmeiras | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #10 |
| 48 | Points | 30 |
| 23 | Played | 21 |
| 14 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 40 | Scored | 35 |
| 19 | Conceded | 33 |
| +21 | GD | +2 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 61% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
52%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season
SE Palmeiras this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
SE Palmeiras are 1st (48 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SE Palmeiras
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
5/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 6 G | 3 A |
| Ramon Sosa | 4 G | 2 A |
| Allan | 4 G | 2 A |
| Mauricio | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jhon Arias | 4 G | 1 A |
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SE Palmeiras to score. At the same time, Botafogo FR does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The 26-year-old Patrick de Paula has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Gregore has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Matheus Martins needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. SE Palmeiras is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' SE Palmeiras currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' The referee shows SE Palmeiras player a card on 43.
- 48' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexander Barboza on 50.
- 55' SE Palmeiras are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Artur Guimaraes argues furiously but the card stands.
- 62' Mayke was booked on 62.
- 66' It is a substitution in SE Palmeiras team. Raphael Veiga is replaced by Felipe Anderson on 66 minute.
- 67' A change in the SE Palmeiras ranks — Murilo Cerqueira exits the field as Bruno Fuchs enters on 67.
- 68' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Matheus Martins on, Jefferson Savarino off on 68 minutes.
- 72' The SE Palmeiras bench stirs into life. Richard Rios is withdrawn and Emiliano Martinez gets his opportunity.
- 77' Santiago Rodriguez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Artur Guimaraes on 77 minute.
- 78' Time for substitution for SE Palmeiras. Vitor Roque is replaced by Jose Manuel Lopez.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Cuiabano. He replaces Alex Telles on 80 minute.
- 84' SE Palmeiras receives a card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Raphael Veiga made 376 appearances and scored 69 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
SE Palmeiras Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Raphael Veiga ↓ Felipe Anderson 66'
- 21
-
12
Mayke ↓ Agustin Giay 66'
- 30
- 17
-
26
Murilo Cerqueira ↓ Bruno Fuchs 67'
- 22
- 13
-
9
Vitor Roque ↓ Jose Manuel Lopez 78'
- 8
- 41
Bench
-
7
Felipe Anderson ↑ 66'
- 14
-
3
Bruno Fuchs ↑ 67'
- 6
-
42
Jose Manuel Lopez ↑ 78'
-
32
Emiliano Martinez ↑ 72'
- 34
-
4
Agustin Giay ↑ 66'
- 31
- 43
- 39
- 40
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 7
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Cuiabano 80'
- 10
- 12
- 2
- 20
-
6
Patrick de Paula ↓ Newton 77'
- 17
- 32
- 99
Bench
- 25
- 33
-
11
Matheus Martins ↑ 68'
-
23
Santiago Rodriguez ↑ 77'
- 24
- 57
- 47
-
66
Cuiabano ↑ 80'
-
28
Newton ↑ 77'
- 4
- 63
- 77
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Scarpa | 4 |
| Endrick | 3 |
| Roni | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 3 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
| Murilo | 2 |
| Gustavo Gomez | 2 |
Head to Head
SE Palmeiras Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.49
SE Palmeiras xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
SE Palmeiras or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
SE Palmeiras or Draw
68%
Draw or Botafogo FR
61%
SE Palmeiras or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — SE Palmeiras
| Handicap | SE Palmeiras covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

