Brasileirao Matchday 23 Betting Favorites

Last Updated on September 11, 2025 1:50 pm by Erwin Noguera

After nearly two weeks without football, the Brasileirão returns this weekend with Matchday 23, which continues with a very interesting battle at the top.

Flamengo will have an easy visit to relegation-zone Juventude, while Palmeiras will have to give their all against Internacional if they want to keep close to the ‘Mengão’.

In a clash near the top, Bahia will host Cruzeiro, while São Paulo looks to break into the Copa Libertadores spots, but to do so, they’ll need to beat Botafogo.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the Brasileirão, the final bets for this Matchday, and the odds for each match.

Brasileirão Matchday 23 Weekly Picks Betting Odds

Brasileirão Matchday 23: Palmeiras vs. Internacional

Palmeiras are third in the league with 43 points, four behind Flamengo but with one game in hand. Their 28 goals scored are the lowest tally among the top six teams in the table, an unusual figure for them. They are unbeaten in nine matches, winning six of them, though only one by more than a one-goal margin. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Corinthians in a Paulista derby.

Internacional sits mid-table. They have seven wins, six draws, and eight losses, collecting just 27 points and far from the top. They’ve scored 25 goals and conceded 29, leaving them with a negative goal difference. They had been on a four-match losing streak, including Copa Libertadores games, but are coming off a 2-1 win over Fortaleza. Away from home, they’ve earned 10 out of a possible 30 points.

Palmeiras vs. Internacional Betting Pick: Palmeiras

Brasileirão Matchday 23: Juventude vs. Flamengo

Juventude are in 18th place, currently in the relegation zone, with six wins, three draws, and 12 losses, scoring 19 goals and conceding 41—the worst defense and the second-worst attack. They are coming off a 1-0 win over Ceará with a Luis Mandaca goal in the 90+5 minute and are in good form, earning 10 of the last 15 points.

Flamengo leads the league with 47 points, three more than Cruzeiro, who have played one more game, and four ahead of Palmeiras, who have one fewer. They have 14 wins, five draws, and two losses. With 45 goals scored and just 10 conceded, they boast both the best attack and the best defense. They had a six-match winning streak across all competitions, including an 8-0 thrashing of Vitória, but drew 1-1 with Grêmio in their last match. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is having a fantastic tournament with 12 goals and 10 assists, while Pedro continues to improve and already has 10 goals.

Juventude vs. Flamengo Betting Pick: Flamengo

Brasileirão Matchday 23: São Paulo vs. Botafogo

São Paulo is fighting to break into the Copa Libertadores spots. They are currently seventh with 33 points, three behind sixth and fifth place, the latter being Botafogo. However, their goal difference (+3) is quitesmall compared to their rivals, so a win won’t be enough to move up, but it will keep them close. They had an eight-match unbeaten run with six wins, but are coming off a 1-0 loss to Cruzeiro.

As for Botafogo, they beat RB Bragantino 4-1 and now have 10 wins, five draws, and five losses, sitting in fifth place. Their 30 goals scored isn’t an extraordinary tally, but the 13 conceded is excellent, making them the second-best defense in the league. They are also the second-best away side, earning 17 of 30 points on the road. They are on a five-match winning streak and a six-match unbeaten run away from home.

São Paulo vs. Botafogo Betting Pick: Draw

Brasileirão Matchday 23: Bahia vs. Cruzeiro

Bahia remains near the top. They are fourth with 46 points, 11 behind Flamengo, but with a game in hand. At home, they are still unbeaten, with seven wins and three draws. They had gone nine matches without a loss but were thrashed 5-1 by Mirassol. Erick Pulga, one of the team’s key players, will miss the match due to injury.

Cruzeiro sits second, just three points behind Flamengo after 13 wins, five draws, and four losses—though it’s worth noting the ‘Mengão’ have a game in hand. Their 35 goals scored are an impressive tally, with Kaio Jorge, the league’s top scorer, standing out with 15. They are coming off a 1-0 win over São Paulo and have only two away defeats in the tournament.

Bahia vs. Cruzeiro Betting Pick: Draw