SE Palmeiras vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SE Palmeiras vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Allianz Parque.
- SE Palmeiras 18 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
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 | #12 |
| 41 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 12 / 5 / 1 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 30 | Scored | 31 |
| 13 | Conceded | 31 |
| +17 | GD | +0 |
| 2.28 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 67% | Win % | 35% |
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
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
SE Palmeiras are 1st (41 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SE Palmeiras
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 6 G | 3 A |
| Allan | 4 G | 2 A |
| Gustavo Gomez | 3 G | |
| Jhon Arias | 3 G | |
| Vitor Roque | 3 G |
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' That's the starting whistle at Allianz Parque. Ninety minutes of football awaits between SE Palmeiras and Botafogo FR.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matheus Martins suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with SE Palmeiras winning 100% of all matches.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SE Palmeiras side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' SE Palmeiras are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' 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.
- 43' A moment of madness from Murilo Cerqueira on 43 minutes earns him a card. SE Palmeiras will be frustrated.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Alexander Barboza was booked on 50.
- 55' SE Palmeiras has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 57' Artur Guimaraes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' It’s a booking for SE Palmeiras player. Mayke gets a card.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Felipe Anderson. He replaces Raphael Veiga on 66 minute.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Fuchs. He replaces Murilo Cerqueira on 67 minute.
- 68' Matheus Martins has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jefferson Savarino on 68 minute.
- 72' SE Palmeiras manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emiliano Martinez is hanging Richard Rios on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Santiago Rodriguez on, Artur Guimaraes off on 77 minutes.
- 78' Jose Manuel Lopez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vitor Roque on 78 minute.
- 80' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Alex Telles has done his job and it is now time for Cuiabano to step up.
- 84' Estevao was booked on 84.
- 89' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Murilo | 2 |
| Gustavo Gomez | 2 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
Head to Head
SE Palmeiras Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.58
SE Palmeiras xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
SE Palmeiras or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
SE Palmeiras or Draw
69%
Draw or Botafogo FR
59%
SE Palmeiras or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — SE Palmeiras
| Handicap | SE Palmeiras covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

