Last Updated on October 31, 2023 2:27 pm by Erwin Noguera
An important match in the Brasileirão, as the leader, Botafogo, will host its closest rival, Palmeiras, on matchday 31, which means that the table could be shaken by the result of this game.
‘O Fogo’ returned to the road of defeat, losing 1-0 at home to Cuiabá, reducing their lead to just six points.
The ‘Verdão’ secured a crucial 1-0 home win over Bahia, with a goal from midfielder Raphael Veiga.
When:
Saturday, October 28, 11:10 p.m. ET at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
Moneyline odds:
Botafogo +190
Palmeiras +150
Draw Offs:
+220
Where Can I Watch?
Globo TV Internacional (Americas), Fanatiz USA, Premiere, ViX, and Paramount+
Why Bet on Botafogo?
The effect of the coach’s change ended, Botafogo lost again and saw its lead over the chasing team in the standings reduced, with eight games left on the calendar.
The ‘Fogao’ lost 1-0 at home to Cuiabá, who only needed a goal by Isidro Pitta in the 53rd minute to take the three points at the Olímpico Nilton Santos.
Lúcio Flávio dos Santos, who replaced Bruno Lage, had gone three games unbeaten, beating Fluminense, and América Mineiro, also drawing with Athletico Paranaense.
However, they lost again and the ghosts are still present for Botafogo, who have lost five of their last 10 matches. In that period, they have won only three times and drawn twice.
The Rio de Janeiro team has two injured players, Rafael and Patrick de Paula, who will not be available until the end of the league. The pressure on the ‘Fogao’ is that they have not won the Brasileirão since 1995.
Why Bet on Palmeiras?
After the bitter pill of losing the Copa Libertadores semifinal to Boca Juniors, Palmeiras has recovered and now has three wins in a row.
The latest victory was a 1-0 win over Bahia thanks to a goal by midfielder Raphael Veiga, which moved them up to second place with 53 points, six behind Botafogo. A win would leave them three points behind, although with a game in hand.
The ‘Verdão’ has the second-best offense with 48 goals, two behind Grêmio. However, none of their forwards has the best scoring record in the club, as their most outstanding scorer is Veiga with eight conversions.
Abel Ferreira’s men have taken 21 points away from home in 15 matches, winning five times and drawing six times. They are coming from a 2-0 win at Coritiba the last time they played away.
The São Paulo side has one important absentee, as striker Dudu suffered a serious knee injury.
Final Betting Analysis: Botafogo vs. Palmeiras
Botafogo will receive one of the most important matches in its recent history and precisely that pressure will end up playing against them, as has been demonstrated in the final stretch of the season. Palmeiras will take the win in Rio de Janeiro and tighten the table for a heart-stopping finish.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Palmeiras as the favorites, as the Moneyline for them shows +150. Meanwhile, Botafogo has +190, and the draw is at +220.
Their meeting this season ended in a 1-0 victory for Botafogo, with a goal from Tiquinho Soares. The ‘Fogao’ has only beaten Palmeiras once in the last five occasions it has hosted them.
Go for a win in the Palmeiras’ Moneyline. If you bet $100 at +190, you will gain $190 for a total payout of $290.
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