Brazil · Serie A · Matchweek 722:00
PalmeirasWWDWD

2 – 1

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

BotafogoDLLWD

Allianz Parque · Referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein, Brazil · Analysis updated 14:19 UTC

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.60 expected goals for Palmeiras and 1.25 for Botafogo, a combined total of 3.85. That distribution gives Palmeiras the largest share of the 1X2 market at 66%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 74% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 66% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Palmeiras win

66.3% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.60 – 1.25

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Palmeiras home form

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

  • Botafogo away threat

    Scored in 1 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Palmeiras to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 66%, against 66% / 17% / 17% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.60 goals for Palmeiras and 1.25 for Botafogo, a combined 3.85 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Palmeiras win66%
Draw17%
Botafogo win17%

Double chance 1X

84%

Double chance 12

83%

Double chance X2

34%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals90%
Over 2.5 goals74%
Over 3.5 goals54%
Both teams to score66%

Correct score

  • 2–19.0%
  • 3–17.8%
  • 2–07.2%
  • 1–16.9%
  • 3–06.2%

Recent form

Palmeiras

  • 2026-10-11T20:30:00.000Z · H vs Corinthians · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-09T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Bahia · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Gremio · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-16T22:00:00.000Z · A vs LDU de Quito · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T21:30:00.000Z · H vs Sao Paulo · 2-0 (W)

Botafogo

  • 2026-10-12T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Coritiba · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-07T23:30:00.000Z · H vs Vasco DA Gama · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Mirassol · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Gremio · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T23:30:00.000Z · H vs RB Bragantino · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

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

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Flamengo3019743364
2Palmeiras3018933063
3Atletico Paranaense3015871453
4Fluminense3014971151
5Bahia3013107849
6Cruzeiro3014610248
7Atletico-MG301389647
8Santos3011910142
9RB Bragantino3011712340
10Sao Paulo3011613039
11Coritiba3010911-1039
12Vitoria3010614-1136
13Botafogo309912-536
14Vasco DA Gama299812-635
15Mirassol308913-1033
16Corinthians308814-732
17Internacional3071112-532
18Gremio3071013-831
19Remo3051015-1525
20Chapecoense-sc293917-3118

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Palmeiras win, at 66.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 74%.

A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

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.