The much-anticipated Brazilian derby between Palmeiras and Botafogo is set to ignite the Club World Cup knockout stages this Saturday.
Palmeiras topped Group A with five points, featuring a victory over Al-Ahly and two draws against Inter Miami and FC Porto. In contrast, Botafogo progressed alongside PSG and Atletico de Madrid, qualifying on goal difference.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Live Stream: Watch on DAZN for free
- Odds: Palmeiras +135; Draw +195; Botafogo +240
Expected Lineups
Palmeiras XI: Weverton; Rocha, Gomez, Fuchs, Piquerez; Rios, Moreno; Estevao, Veiga, Torres; Roque.
Botafogo XI: John; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Gregore, Allan, Freitas; Artur, Jesus, Savarino.
Player to Watch
Estevao from Palmeiras is tipped to transition to Chelsea post-tournament, making this match potentially his last appearance for Palmeiras.
Main Storyline
With Flamengo facing Bayern Munich and Inter matched against Fluminense, at least one Brazilian team will make it to the quarterfinals, an important moment for Brazil as the 2026 World Cup looms.
Prediction
Expect a tightly contested match, with Botafogo slightly favored to proceed to the next round. Prediction: Botafogo 2, Palmeiras 1.
