Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Club World Cup

Manav Chowdhury

Published - Jun, 27 2025, 04:00 PM

6 min

This will be the first time Palmeiras and Botafogo face each other in the Club World Cup knockouts.
Estevao will be a threat to Botafogo for sure.
In the last five games between these two sides, Palmeiras have never been able to beat Botafogo.

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Preview

Competition: FIFA Club World Cup

Date: Saturday, 28 June, 2025

Kick-Off Time: 04:00 PM GMT

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field

Palmeiras are set to take on Botafogo in their next match in the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, 28 June at the Lincoln Financial Field. The Palmeiras vs Botafogo game is part of the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup.

Palmeiras came close to winning this competition many times, but they eventually fell short. Now, the Brazilian giants will be keen to fulfil the long-standing dream. In their first knockout game of the FIFA Club World Cup, Palmeiras need to overcome a very well-known rival, Botafogo. Both teams have faced each other plenty of times and gear up for another highly anticipated competitive fixture. Palmeiras were placed in group A alongside Inter Miami, Porto, and Al Ahly, and in three games, they won once and drew twice. With five points on the table, they finished atop Group A, followed by Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami. This will be the first time both teams will face each other in a knockout fixture in the Club World Cup. Even though the last few fixtures have been very tough for Palmeiras against Botafogo, they will be confident going into the match.

On the other hand, Botafogo finished as the runners-up in Group B, in which they were placed alongside Champions League winner PSG, Atletico Madrid, and Seattle Sounders. In three games, they won twice and lost once, with six points on the table, they finished second. Bitafogo produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far as they beat PSG in a thrilling encounter. They do have a good record against their league opposition in the last few games and will be looking to keep their record intact. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Palmeiras Team News

The Palmeiras team news for FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 is headlined by the injuries of some key players. Considering this fact, Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras predicted line-up would be tricky. Bruno Rodrigues is out of action due to a nasty injury. Figueiredo is also out due to a knee injury. The rest of the Palmeiras squad, however, remains fit to play, and no other suspension concerns are going into the match.

Botafogo Team News

Renato Paiva, head coach of Botafogo (Image Credit: Official X account of BotafogoFR)

Botafogo performed well against some strong teams to earn qualification for the knockout stages. They are quite lucky to have all the players available since there are no injury concerns in their camp, and all are fit to play against Palmeiras.

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Predicted Lineups

Here are Sportsdunia's Palmeiras vs Botafogo predicted lineups for the Club World Cup match:

Palmeiras Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Weverton

Defenders: Rocha, Gomez, Cerqueira, Piquerez

Midfielders: Rios, Evangelista

Forwards: Estevao, Veiga, Torres, Lopez

Botafogo Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: John

Defenders: Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles

Midfielders: Allan, Gregore, Freitas

Forwards: Artur, Jesus, Savarinho

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 39 times, out of which Palmeiras won 17 games, Botafogo won 12 games and 10 matches ended in draws.

Date	Result	Competition
30/03/2025	Palmeiras 0-0 Botafogo	Brazil Serie A
27/11/2024	Palmeiras 1-3 Botafogo	Brazil Serie A
22/08/2024	Palmeiras 2-2 Botafogo	Copa Libertadores
15/08/2024	Botafogo 2-1 Palmeiras	Copa Libertadores
18/07/2024	Botafogo 1-0 Palmeiras	Brazil Serie A

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Last 5 Fixtures

Key Players to Watch in Palmeiras vs Botafogo

Estevao (Palmeiras)

Estevao Willian is blessed with quick feet, exceptional agility, and a two-footed skillset; he is capable of beating defenders in tight spaces. His change of pace and trickery make him an absolute nightmare for opposition fullbacks. Even when defenders manage to stop him, he remains fearless, constantly attempting take-ons until he finds a breakthrough. He also excels at drawing fouls and penalties due to his low centre of gravity and ability to shift directions rapidly. His resilience under pressure makes him a consistent threat in isolated 1v1 duels. This season, Estevao has played 32 games in which he scored 11 goals and provided four assists.

Jair Cunha (Botafogo)

Cunha is a complete, elegant and dominant central defender. He is able to play as a right and left-sided centre-back in a four-man defensive line. Cunha is known for his positional sense, confidence in possession, and understanding of the game. He often likes to maraud forward with the ball at his feet and assess his options on the move. Cunha is quite often able to outmuscle his opponents due to his physicality and core strength. He is a calm-headed defender who doesn't get himself booked quite often. This season, he has played 18 games in which he has received one yellow card and one red card.

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction

Here is Sportsdunia's Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction: Two top teams from the Brazilian Serie A will take on each other in a crucial knockout fixture in the Club World Cup. This will be a highly intense and physical game for sure. Quality-wise, the two sides are on a similar level, but Botafogo have a good record against them in the last few fixtures, and most probably they will win this match.