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Palmeiras

Palmeiras

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2 - 1
HT: 1 - 0
Wednesday 18 March
Botafogo RJ

Botafogo RJ

Away
PalmeirasTimelineBotafogo RJ
1st Half
Allan Elias (Andreas Pereira)
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9'
Medina C.
45'
2nd Half
Rodriguez S.Out: Junior Santos
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46'
Arias J.Assist: Andreas Pereira
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53'
Villalba Jaume L. M.Out: Barrera J.
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57'
Danilo
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59'
Justino G.Out: Ferraresi N.
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70'
ArturOut: Bastos
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71'
Sosa R.Out: Mauricio
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71'
Vitor RoqueOut: Lopez J.
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72'
Lucas EvangelistaOut: Andreas Pereira
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72'
Correa J.Out: Matheus Martins
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80'
Felipe AndersonOut: Allan Elias
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85'
LarsonOut: Arias J.
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85'
Sosa R.
88'
Correa J.
89'
Villalba Jaume L. M.
90+6'

Top stats

1.71Expected goals (xG)0.60
52%Ball possession48%
19Total shots6
6Shots on target3
5Big chances2
6Corner kicks1
86% (344/401)Passes83% (304/368)
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards1

Shots

1.71Expected goals (xG)0.60
2.18xG on target (xGOT)0.74
19Total shots6
6Shots on target3
11Shots off target1
2Blocked shots2
13Shots inside the box4
6Shots outside the box2
0Hit the woodwork0

Attack

5Big chances2
6Corner kicks1
31Touches in opposition box13
2Accurate through passes0
5Offsides0
13Free kicks13

Passes

86% (344/401)Passes83% (304/368)
57% (21/37)Long passes67% (39/58)
73% (63/86)Passes in final third71% (65/92)
36% (4/11)Crosses8% (1/12)
1.28Expected assists (xA)0.40
25Throw ins16

Defense

13Fouls13
59% (13/22)Tackles53% (10/19)
54Duels won54
14Clearances14
3Interceptions10
1Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

2Goalkeeper saves5
0.74xGOT faced2.18
-0.26Goals prevented0.18
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AI Prediction
verified High Confidence
11.56
X4.06
25.64

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Medium (5/10)
52
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 37% on target vs Away 37% on target
Standings: Home GD +7 (13pts) vs Away GD -2 (3pts)
➡️ MID OPPORTUNITY (52)

donut_small Win Probabilities

64%
20%
16%
Palmeiras
Draw
Botafogo RJ

Match Preview

In Brasileiro Serie A action on March 18, 2026, at Allianz Parque, Palmeiras will face Botafogo.

Palmeiras, currently 2nd in the standings with 13 points, will take on 17th placed Botafogo, who has 3 points to their name.

Palmeiras has been dominant at home recently, winning 83% of their last 6 matches.

On the other hand, Botafogo has struggled on the road, losing 100% of their last 2 away games in the Brasileiro Serie A.

Interestingly, under 2.5 goals have been scored in 100% of the previous 3 encounters between Palmeiras and Botafogo as well as in 100% of Botafogo's last 3 away matches.

With the statistical trends pointing towards a low-scoring affair, the stage is set for an intriguing battle as Palmeiras will look to extend their impressive home form against the struggling Botafogo side.

Prediction: Palmeiras to win 1-0

League Standings Context

For Palmeiras

PosTeamPWDLPts
1São Paulo651016
2Palmeiras641113
3Fluminense641113

For Botafogo RJ

PosTeamPWDLPts
16Atlético Mineiro61235
17Botafogo41033
18Remo PA60333

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

21.7/ 84.6
Dangerous Attacks
26.3/ 86.8
37.0%
Shots on Target
37.0%
13.2
Total Shots
10.6
51.0%
Possession
53.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.7
Goals Scored / Match
1.2
0.9
Goals Conceded / Match
1.1

Head-to-Head Summary

1
Palmeiras Wins
17%
3
Draws
50%
2
Botafogo RJ Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketPalmeirasBotafogo RJ
Over 1.5 Goals
61%11/18
67%12/18
Over 2.5 Goals
56%10/18
33%6/18
Both Teams to Score
50%9/18
28%5/18
* Based on last 18 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Palmeiras

Br1
Palmeiras
1 - 0
Mirassol SP
BrP
Palmeiras
1 - 0
Novorizontino SP
BrP
Palmeiras
2 - 1
São Paulo
Br1
Palmeiras
2 - 1
Fluminense
BrP
Palmeiras
4 - 0
Capivariano SP
BrP
Palmeiras
1 - 1
Guarani

Home Games: Palmeiras

Br1
Palmeiras
1 - 0
Mirassol SP
BrP
Palmeiras
1 - 0
Novorizontino SP
BrP
Palmeiras
2 - 1
São Paulo
Br1
Palmeiras
2 - 1
Fluminense
BrP
Palmeiras
4 - 0
Capivariano SP
BrP
Palmeiras
1 - 1
Guarani

Last 6: Botafogo RJ

CLA
Barcelona SC
1 - 1
Botafogo
BrC
Boavista RJ
0 - 2
Botafogo
CLA
Nacional Potosí
1 - 0
Botafogo
Br1
Fluminense
1 - 0
Botafogo
BrC
Vasco da Gama
2 - 0
Botafogo
Br1
Grêmio
5 - 3
Botafogo

Away Games: Botafogo RJ

CLA
Barcelona SC
1 - 1
Botafogo
BrC
Boavista RJ
0 - 2
Botafogo
CLA
Nacional Potosí
1 - 0
Botafogo
Br1
Fluminense
1 - 0
Botafogo
BrC
Vasco da Gama
2 - 0
Botafogo
Br1
Grêmio
5 - 3
Botafogo

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