The game is a Round of 16 matchup in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is a new tournament that has 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Palmeiras, who represent South American soccer, made it through as the winners of Group A with seven points. Their results included a 0-0 tie with FC Porto, a 2-0 victory against Al Ahly, and another 2-0 win over Inter Miami. This is their second time in the tournament after winning it back in 1951.
Botafogo RJ secured their place as the runners-up of Group B with six points. Their matches included a 3-0 win against Seattle Sounders, a 3-0 defeat to PSG, and a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid. This is also their second appearance after making it to the quarter-finals in 2024.
Since both teams are rivals from Brazil, the match is expected to be intense. Palmeiras is seen as the favorite because of their strong performance in the group stage, while Botafogo is looking to surprise everyone as the underdogs. The winner will move on to the quarter-finals.
28.06.2025 18:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Play Offs – 1/8-finals
Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ
Palmeiras: The Brazilian team is doing really well right now, playing great in the Brazilian Série A, and they have a strong group of experienced players. They led Group A with seven points, drawing 0-0 against FC Porto, winning 2-0 against Al Ahly thanks to an own goal and a goal from José Manuel López, and also winning 2-0 against Inter Miami with goals from López and Facundo Torres, showing how strong their offense is.
Botafogo RJ: This Brazilian team has been a bit up and down in their games, with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in 11 matches in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, placing them in eighth position. They ended up second in Group B with six points, winning 3-0 against Seattle Sounders with goals from Igor Jesus, Alexander Barboza, and Jefferson Savarino, losing 0-3 to PSG, and getting a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid with goals from Jesus and Savarino.
Based on the analysis, Palmeiras has a strong attack with López and Torres leading the way, and their defense looks good too, which makes it seem like they might beat Botafogo RJ. However, Botafogo has shown they can be tough, especially after their win against Atlético Madrid, and with players like Jesus, they could definitely score, especially since Palmeiras sometimes makes mistakes. We expect a close match and hope to see at least one goal from each team.
Our prediction:
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Odds:2.05
Published: 28.06.2025 06:30
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Palmeiras
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Weverton
Defenders: Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, Piquerez
Midfielders: Aníbal Moreno, Richard Ríos, Raphael Veiga
Forwards: Mayke, Estevão, Facundo Torres
Botafogo RJ
Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: John
Defenders: Vitinho, Jair (or Kaio Fernando), Barboza, Alex Telles
Midfielders: Allan, Marlon Freitas
Attacking Midfielders: Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano
Forward: Igor Jesus
Players Who Won’t Play:
Palmeiras
Murilo (left thigh injury, likely out for the remainder of the tournament)
Bruno Rodrigues (reason not specified)
Figueiredo (reason not specified)
Initially Doubtful but Expected to Play:
Aníbal Moreno (now included in the probable lineup)
Botafogo RJ
Out:
Bastos (left knee injury)