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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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Allianz Parque · Referee R. Klein · Analysis updated 03:30 UTC

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.19 expected goals for Palmeiras and 1.03 for Botafogo, a combined total of 3.22. That distribution gives Palmeiras the largest share of the 1X2 market at 64%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 62% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 64% favourite still loses or draws roughly 37% of the time.

Model pick

Palmeiras to Win

63.5% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

2.19 – 1.03

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Palmeiras win64%
Draw20%
Botafogo win17%

Double chance 1X

83%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

36%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals62%
Over 3.5 goals40%
Both teams to score57%

Correct score

  • 2–19.9%
  • 2–09.6%
  • 1–19.0%
  • 1–08.7%
  • 3–17.2%

Why the model likes this

  • Palmeiras home form

    8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Botafogo away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Palmeiras to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 64%, against 64% / 20% / 17% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.19 goals for Palmeiras and 1.03 for Botafogo, a combined 3.22 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Palmeiras

  • 2026-08-15T19:30:00.000Z · A vs Fluminense · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-12T22:00:00.000Z · H vs Cerro Porteno · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Internacional · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-06T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Fortaleza EC · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-02T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Fortaleza EC · 3-0 (W)

Botafogo

  • 2026-08-14T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Cienciano · 1-6 (L)
  • 2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Fluminense · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-26T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Cruzeiro · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-23T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Vitoria · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-16T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Santos · 2-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Palmeiras2314632148
2Flamengo2112632142
3Atletico Paranaense2312561141
4Fluminense231085638
5Cruzeiro22967-133
6Bahia22895433
7RB Bragantino22958432
8Corinthians22886432
9Botafogo21867230
10Coritiba22868-230
11Atletico-MG21858029
12Sao Paulo21759126
13Vitoria227510-1126
14Gremio21678-325
15Mirassol216510-623
16Internacional22589-423
17Santos21579-622
18Vasco DA Gama21579-822
19Remo225710-1022
20Chapecoense-sc211713-2310

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.