Palmeiras vs Botafogo RJ – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
18/03/2026 at 18:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Serie A Betano - Round 7
  • Where to Watch on TV:
africaAfricaSporty TV, Sporty TV App, StarTimes App
austriaAustriaDAZN
brazilBrazilClaro TV+, Globoplay, Premiere, Sky+, SporTV, Vivo Play, Zapping
ecuadorEcuadorCanal del Futbol, El Canal del Futbol app, El Canal del Futbol
germanyGermanyDAZN Deutsch, Sportdigital FUSSBALL
israelIsraelSport 1
mexicoMexicoAzteca Deportes
portugalPortugalCanal 11
russiaRussiaMATCH! Futbol 3, Match TV, Sportbox.ru
spainSpainM+ Liga de Campeones 2, Movistar+ Vamos Bar 2
switzerlandSwitzerlandDAZN Switzerland, Sunrise TV, Sunrise TV
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomPremier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.710.60
Ball possession
52%48%
Total shots
196
Shots on target
63
Big chances
52
Corner kicks
61
Passes
86% (344/401)83% (304/368)
Yellow cards
12
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
1.710.60
xG on target (xGOT)
2.180.74
Total shots
196
Shots on target
63
Shots off target
111
Blocked shots
22
Shots inside the box
134
Shots outside the box
62
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
52
Corner kicks
61
Touches in opposition box
3113
Accurate through passes
20
Offsides
50
Free kicks
1313
Passes
86% (344/401)83% (304/368)
Long passes
57% (21/37)67% (39/58)
Passes in final third
73% (63/86)71% (65/92)
Crosses
36% (4/11)8% (1/12)
Expected assists (xA)
1.280.40
Throw ins
2516
Fouls
1313
Tackles
59% (13/22)53% (10/19)
Duels won
5454
Clearances
1414
Interceptions
310
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
25
xGOT faced
0.742.18
Goals prevented
-0.260.18

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 9', 1 - 0, Allan Elias , Andreas Pereira (A),
  • 45', Medina C. 🟥,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 46', Junior Santos , Rodriguez S. ,
  • 53', 2 - 0, Arias J. , Andreas Pereira (A),
  • 57', Barrera J. , Villalba Jaume L. M. ,
  • 59', 2 - 1, Danilo ,
  • 70', Ferraresi N. , Justino G. ,
  • 71', Bastos , Artur ,
  • 71', Mauricio , Sosa R. ,
  • 72', Lopez J. , Vitor Roque ,
  • 72', Andreas Pereira , Lucas Evangelista ,
  • 80', Matheus Martins , Correa J. ,
  • 85', Allan Elias , Felipe Anderson ,
  • 85', Arias J. , Larson ,
  • 88', Sosa R. 🟨,
  • 89', Correa J. 🟨,
  • 90+6', Villalba Jaume L. M. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Palmeiras
61.6%
Draw
23.3%
Botafogo RJ
15.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
63.3% 21.2% 15.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

66.3% 20.2% 14.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Palmeiras has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.7%)
  • Botafogo RJ has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Palmeiras than the current prediction. (+4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Botafogo RJ than the current prediction. (-0.4%)
  • Palmeiras - Botafogo RJ Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.54
    (1.5)
    4.08
    (4.47)
    6.27
    (6.15)
    5.4%
    (5.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Palmeiras - Botafogo RJ?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Palmeiras (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -1.5 - Botafogo (1.57) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Palmeiras will win (14 of 17 users predict this - 82.35%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 64.23%100%.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Palmeiras (votes: 1 - 50%). Botafogo (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Palmeiras won 2.
    • Palmeiras is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Botafogo has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Palmeiras may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Botafogo has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Palmeiras is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Palmeiras: Figueiredo (Injury) Murilo (Inactive) Paulinho (Leg Injury) Vitor Roque (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Botafogo: Allan (Yellow Cards) Barboza A. (Red Card) Kaio Pantaleao (Inactive) Marcal (Knee Injury) Ramos C. (Knock) Rodriguez S. (Injury)
    • We predict that Palmeiras will win today's game, with odds of 1.56.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Palmeiras won 11 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 29:18. (average 1.5:0.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Palmeiras won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 15:7. (average 1.4:0.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Palmeiras - Botafogo RJ were as follows:
    17.08.2025 Botafogo RJ - Palmeiras 0:1
    30.03.2025 Palmeiras - Botafogo RJ 0:0
    26.11.2024 Palmeiras - Botafogo RJ 1:3
    21.08.2024 Palmeiras - Botafogo RJ 2:2
    14.08.2024 Botafogo RJ - Palmeiras 2:1
    Latest results of Palmeiras
    Latest results of Botafogo RJ
    Brazilian Serie A Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Palmeiras1081121:101125
    2Sao Paulo1062215:7820
    3Fluminense1062217:11620
    4Flamengo RJ952216:9717
    5Bahia952213:9417
    6Athletico-PR1051415:13216
    7Coritiba1043311:10115
    8Atletico-MG1042414:12214
    9Bragantino1042410:10014
    10Botafogo RJ940516:19-312
    11Gremio1033414:14012
    12Vasco1033415:16-112
    13Internacional103349:10-112
    14Vitoria93249:14-511
    15Santos1024413:16-310
    16Corinthians102448:11-310
    17Chapecoense-SC915310:16-68
    18Remo1014510:17-77
    19Cruzeiro1014512:20-87
    20Mirassol913510:14-46

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