Brazilian Serie A rivals clash in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as Palmeiras faces off against Botafogo this Saturday. Palmeiras finished at the top of Group A, boasting one win and two draws, giving them a positive goal differential of +2, slightly edging out Inter Miami CF. In contrast, Botafogo secured the second spot in Group B with two wins and one loss. Although they matched PSG and Atletico Madrid in record, PSG stood out with a +5 goal differential, while Botafogo ended up with +1.
Kickoff will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at noon ET. As per the current odds, Palmeiras are +125 favorites (bet $100 to win $125), while Botafogo is considered +270 underdogs. A draw is priced at +200, and the total goals scored over/under is set at 3.5. Palmeiras have a -170 chance to advance, contrasted with Botafogo’s +135. Before making any predictions for the Palmeiras vs. Botafogo match, consider the insights from SportsLine’s Jon “Buckets” Eimer.
Eimer wrapped up 2023 as SportsLine’s leading soccer expert, achieving a record of 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) for the year. His success has continued into 2025 with significant profits across various leagues, including the Premier League, Champions League, and La Liga.
Jon Eimer’s Predictions for Palmeiras vs. Botafogo:
- Botafogo to qualify (+135)
- Both teams to score (+110)
Both clubs know each other well, having met seven times over the last two years in Serie A and Copa Libertadores fixtures. Botafogo holds the edge with four wins and two draws during this period. Their latest encounter on March 30 ended in a scoreless draw, though Botafogo achieved a 3-1 victory back on November 26. Eimer believes Botafogo will continue this trend and secure another win on Saturday.
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Additionally, both sides have formidable attacking capabilities, scoring in three of their last four meetings. Eimer is confident that both teams will find the net in this match.
“Palmeiras claimed their group without a single defeat, thanks in part to their powerful attack,” Eimer shared with SportsLine. “With young players like Vitor Roque and Estevan leading the charge, alongside Paulinho and Facundo Torres providing backup, they will push hard against Botafogo, who will be tasked with matching their intensity. Botafogo has already proven they can compete at a high level, showcasing their strengths against PSG, the previous European champions, winning 1-0. Players like Artur, Igor Jesus, and Arthur Cabral will be key in countering the threats posed by Palmeiras, potentially leading to a fiercely contested match.”
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