Botafogo vs Palmeiras: prediction and stats
Serie ARegular Season - 26Kick-off on September 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro
The Footlab model makes Palmeiras the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Botafogo. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 21, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Botafogo vs Palmeiras?
Palmeiras starts as the favourite with a 170-point Elo edge (2,120 vs 1,950).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botafogo have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Palmeiras have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Cienciano(home) | 1-0 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Vitoria(away) | 0-1 | Serie A |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cienciano(away) | 1-6 | CONMEBOL Sudamericana |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Fluminense(home) | 1-1 | Serie A |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Cruzeiro(away) | 1-0 | Serie A |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Cerro Porteno(away) | 1-0 | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Fluminense(away) | 2-3 | Serie A |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Cerro Porteno(home) | 1-1 | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Internacional(home) | 0-0 | Serie A |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Fortaleza EC(away) | 2-3 | Copa Do Brasil |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Botafogo win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Palmeiras win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Palmeiras 2-1 Botafogo | Serie A |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Botafogo 0-1 Palmeiras | Serie A |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo | FIFA Club World Cup |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Palmeiras 0-0 Botafogo | Serie A |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Palmeiras 1-3 Botafogo | Serie A |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Palmeiras 2-2 Botafogo | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
Last archived meeting: Palmeiras vs Botafogo on Mar 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Botafogo score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Palmeiras score 2.0 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo | 1.3 | 1.2 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
| Palmeiras | 2.0 | 0.9 | 6 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Botafogo sit 11th in Serie A (30 points from 22 matches) and Palmeiras sit 1st (48 points from 23 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 19 | 48 |
| 11 | Botafogo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 30 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Botafogo vs Palmeiras?
- The Footlab model makes Palmeiras the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Botafogo.
- Where and when is Botafogo vs Palmeiras played?
- Botafogo vs Palmeiras is played on September 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio Nilton Santos, in the Serie A.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 48% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.