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Botafogo will invite Palmeiras to the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in a top-of-the-table Brazilian Serie A clash on Wednesday. Both teams have 33 points to their name from 16 games and the hosts lead the visitors, thanks to their better goalscoring record.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five league games and made it three wins on the spin last week with a 1-0 away win over Vitoria. Jefferson Savarino scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute.
The visitors extended their unbeaten streak in the Brazilian Serie A to four games last week with a 3-1 home win over Atletico Goianiense. José Manuel López scored in the sixth minute while Raphael Veiga scored in the second half before Alix Vinicius' own goal.
Botafogo vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have squared off 125 times in all competitions. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings, with 51 wins. The hosts are not far behind with 36 wins and 38 games have ended in draws.
- The last four meetings between them have produced conclusive results, with three wins for the visitors and one game going the hosts' way.
- Both teams registered away wins in their two league meetings last season, with the hosts keeping their first clean sheet in this fixture since 2014 in their win.
- Botafogo are unbeaten in their last five home games in all competitions and have suffered just one loss in their last 10 home games while recording eight wins.
- Palmeiras have suffered just one loss in their last 13 games in all competitions.
- The visitors have the second-best defensive record in the league this season, conceding 14 goals. The hosts have the second-best attacking record, scoring 27 goals.
Botafogo vs Palmeiras Prediction
Estrela Solitária have been in good touch recently, suffering just one loss in their last 15 games in all competitions. They have won four of their last five home games in all competitions, scoring nine goals while conceding just thrice, and will look to build on that form.
Verdão are unbeaten in their last four league outings, recording three wins and scoring at least two goals in these games. They have scored at least three goals in three of their last four meetings against the hosts and will look to continue their goalscoring run in this match.
Both teams have enjoyed a good run of form recently and, considering their goalscoring record, they are expected to play out a high-scoring draw.
Prediction: Botafogo 2-2 Palmeiras
Botafogo vs Palmeiras Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Jefferson Savarino to score or assist any time - Yes
