Palmeiras vs Botafogo Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

An all-Brazilian affair takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with Palmeiras facing Rio de Janeiro representatives Botafogo in a battle to be the first side to advance to the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

Palmeiras advanced to the knockout rounds as Group A winners, although they had to fight back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Inter Miami in their third fixture.

Botafogo finished second in Club World Cup Group B after victories over Seattle Sounders (2-1) and Paris St-Germain (1-0) and a defeat against Atletico Madrid (0-1).

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Match Result	Palmeiras	27/20
Best Bet	Palmeiras to win	27/20
Bet Builder	Jose Lopez to score at any time, Richard Rios to be carded, Under 3.5 goals	8/1

Key Match Stats

• Palmeiras have won 16 of their last 21 matches

• Palmeiras have kept nine clean sheets in their last 13 fixtures

• Three of Palmeiras' last seven wins have been by a 2-0 scoreline

• Six of Botafogo's last eight games have featured less than two goals

• Palmeiras have scored at least two goals in six of their last nine fixtures

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Prediction

Best Bet: Palmeiras to win @ 27/20

Palmeiras are four points above Botafogo in Brazilian Serie A and are likely to advance to the Club World Cup quarter-finals without the need for extra-time or penalties.

Abel Ferreira's side lost successive league games in the lead-up to the tournament, but soon settled down to their work and took confidence from their 0-0 draw against Porto, when they were the better side.

The Sao Paulo side were comfortable 2-0 winners against Al Ahly and showed plenty of character against Inter Miami by recovering from a 2-0 deficit and securing the point they needed to finish top of Group A.

Botafogo delivered one of the shocks of the tournament when winning 1-0 against a largely second string Paris Saint-Germain.

However, the Rio outfit were outshot 24 to seven in their 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid and appear to be trending the wrong way as they prepare to face an equally tough opponent.

Dan Childs explains:

Palmeiras impressed in the group stage and can continue their Club World Cup journey. The Green and White should feel confident after their fightback against Inter Miami and might have more freshness than Botafogo.

Palmeiras vs Botafogo Tip

• Jose Lopez to score at any time

• Richard Rios to be carded

• Under 3.5 goals

  Pays 8/1

Chelsea-bound teenager Estevao William arrived at the Club World Cup as Palmeiras' star player, but he is yet to get his name on the scoresheet and could be outshone by team-mate Jose Lopez in the round of 16.

Lopez has made two of his three appearances off the bench, but has registered eight shots - more than any Palmeiras player - and scored in the 2-0 success over Al Ahly.

The Argentinian could be the deadlock breaker in a feisty contest which may feature a few yellow cards, including a caution for Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios, who has been booked three times in his last seven appearances.

The teams drew 0-0 in a Brazilian Serie A match in March and there is every chance of another low-scoring outcome.

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Dan Childs adds:

This Bet Builder anticipates a fairly tight, low-scoring match. There could be some aggressive play and the physical aspect will come naturally to Richard Rios, who looks overpriced for a booking. Palmeiras may have the edge and Jose Lopez is a likely candidate to open the scoring.

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Tactics, Form and Team News

Centre-back Bruno Fuchs is expected to step in for Murillo, who was forced off with an injury in the early stages of the 2-2 draw against Inter Miami. Midfielder Anibal Moreno (thigh) is rated doubtful.

Expected Palmeiras line-up: (4-2-3-1): Weverton; Giay, Gomez, Bruno Fuchs, Piquerez; Rios, Lucas Evangelista; Estevao, Raphael Veiga, Torres; Lopez.

Experienced midfielder Gregore serves a suspension after collecting two yellow cards during the group phase. Jeffinho (knee) has not featured since the start of the tournament.

Expected Botafogo line-up: (4-3-3): John; Vitinho, Jair, Barboza, Alex Telles; Allan, Newton, Marlon Freitas; Artur, Igor Jesus, Savarino.

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