Club World Cup Showdown: Palmeiras vs. Botafogo - Expect a Tight Affair

Palmeiras VS Botafogo RJ Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:29-06-2025 00:00 Sunday
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Match Preview:
An all-Brazilian clash ignites the FIFA Club World Cup last-sixteen as Palmeiras face Botafogo at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, June 28, 2025. While Palmeiras are slight favorites, recent head-to-head records suggest a closer contest than the odds imply.

Botafogo enter this knockout tie with confidence, having not lost to Palmeiras in their last three encounters, including a goalless draw in their most recent Serie A clash. Historically, the last 10 meetings between these rivals have seen four wins apiece and two draws, highlighting the even nature of this rivalry.

Palmeiras, Group A winners, drew 2-2 with Inter Miami and had a goalless draw against Porto in their group stage. Botafogo, who finished second in Group B, pulled off a surprising 1-0 win against PSG before a 1-0 loss to Atlético Madrid. Botafogo's strong defensive showing in their last five games, where they've covered the +0.25 Asian Handicap in four, indicates their ability to frustrate opponents.

Match prediction: 
Considering Botafogo's recent form against Palmeiras and their defensive solidity, backing Botafogo +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at 1.88 offers compelling value. This bet provides a payout for a Botafogo win and a return even with a draw, aligning with the expectation of a hard-fought match.