Palmeiras vs Botafogo: Club World Cup Prediction (28.06.2025)

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 23:00 WIB, a Round of 16 match of the Club World Cup will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) between Palmeiras and Botafogo. This guarantees that at least one Brazilian team will make it to the quarterfinals. Bookmakers consider the teams to be evenly matched, giving a slight edge to Palmeiras. Let’s take a look at their recent form and provide a prediction for the game.

Palmeiras

The “Green and Whites” came into the Club World Cup following two consecutive defeats in their domestic league. However, it quickly became clear that the team had been conserving energy for this tournament. Palmeiras topped their group. In their first match, they performed well against Porto and secured a 0-0 draw. Then, they confidently defeated Al-Ahly 2-0. In their final group game, they drew 2-2 with Inter Miami, a result that worked well for both sides.

Palmeiras look exciting going forward. They create a lot of chances and are one of the highest-scoring teams in the Copa Libertadores, proving their attacking strength.

Botafogo

The “Black and Whites” were placed in one of the toughest groups. They were considered the third-strongest team in their group, behind Atletico Madrid and PSG. However, Botafogo showed excellent performance and were in contention for the top spot until the final minutes of the third match. They won their first two games, beating Seattle 2-1 and shocking PSG with a 1-0 victory. In the third match, even a draw would have been enough for them to finish first. They were on track to do so, but conceded a goal in the 87th minute against Atletico, which dropped them to second place and set up a clash with their fellow Brazilians in the first knockout round.

Unlike Palmeiras, Botafogo deserve praise for their defensive solidity. In the Brazilian league, they conceded just 7 goals in 11 matches. In the Club World Cup, they managed to shut down one of the most attacking teams in the world – PSG.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

These teams know each other well. Since 2024, they have faced each other five times. The statistics favor Botafogo, who won three of those matches. The other two ended in draws. In 3 of the 5 games, the total goals exceeded 2.5.

Prediction

For the Palmeiras vs Botafogo match, we predict in favor of the latter. The “Black and Whites” have looked more confident in recent games and have performed well against stronger opponents. They also have the edge in head-to-head history. Therefore, we suggest betting on Botafogo not to lose in regular time, with odds of 1.59.