Last Updated on June 23, 2023 1:01 pm by Erwin Noguera
The emotions of the 2023 Brasileirão Serie A season continue, and this weekend, we will have the actions of the 12th matchday with many really interesting games.
For now, we have a surprising leader in the standings, Botafogo, which has shown an impressive level of play in this first part of the season. Then, five points behind, we have Palmeiras, a team that wants to become Brasileirao champions again and are giving its all to achieve it.
Meanwhile, there is only a three-point difference from third place (Gremio) to tenth (Fortaleza). This indicates that matchday 12 of the Brasileirao results could be decisive for all teams in their quest to climb up the table.
In this matchday 12 of the Brasileirão, we will have a great match between the best teams this season, Palmeiras and Botafogo.
When:
Sunday, Jun 25 at 03:00 PM ET at Allianz Parque
Moneyline odds:
Botafogo +480
Palmeiras -178
Draw Offs:
+300
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Why Bet on Botafogo?
Botafogo is currently the best team in the 2023 Brasileirao season, leading the overall standings with a remarkable record of 9 wins and 2 losses.
Furthermore, they have shown spectacular defensive capabilities, conceding only seven goals so far this season, the lowest amount in the entire league.
On the other hand, it is worth highlighting the spectacular season experienced by the team’s striker, Tiquinho Soares, who scored nine of the 19 goals his team got in the 11 games played.
O Fogo comes into this matchday having won four of its last five matches, the most recent being against Cuiabá with a score of 0-1.
Why Bet on Palmeiras?
On the other hand, we have Palmeiras, one of the best Brazilian teams in the last decade, which wants to return to the top and become champions in this 2023 season. It is in second place in the table, with a record of 6 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss.
Like Botafogo, the home side for this match has shown great defense so far this season, conceding only 9 goals in the 11 matches played. However, their strength is in their offense, as they have scored the most goals in the league with 22.
The Verdão is a team that knows perfectly well what it is to fight for the top of the table, as it has been in this situation for almost every season in the last 10 years. Now, they have a different opponent, Botafogo, and they must play very well to prevent them from slipping further away at the top of the table.
The home team enters this matchday after a difficult away defeat against Bahia, by 0-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Palmeiras vs. Botafogo
Finally, the biggest challenge of the season has come for the O Fogo: visiting the Allianz Parque. If it is the best moment for them or not is irrelevant, as now they have to show if they are real title contenders. Even if they have a points cushion that allows them to lose and keep the lead, these are the kind of games where the result can greatly change the energy in favor of the winner.
In the last 20 matches between Palmeiras and Botafogo, the Verdão dominated the series with 12 wins. On the other hand, Botafogo has accumulated only five wins, while three matches have ended in a draw.
Moreover, in the last two matches between these two teams, Palmeiras have won twice and scored seven goals.
At MyBookie.ag, there is a Moneyline that favors Palmeiras at -178, while Botafogo starts at +480.
Undoubtedly, this will be the most interesting and exciting match on the 12th matchday of the Brasileirão. While it is true that Botafogo is inspired and confident going into this match, beating Palmeiras at the Allianz Parque is no easy task.
Our prediction for this match is a 1-0 win for Palmeiras.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Palmeiras. If you put $100 on Palmeiras at -178, you’ll see a $56.18 win with a total payout of $156.18.
Palmeiras vs. Botafogo Betting Pick: Palmeiras
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