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?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Palmeiras (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • 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 Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts 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
    1Palmeiras13102123:101332
    2Flamengo RJ1282224:101426
    3Fluminense1382323:16726
    4Sao Paulo1372417:11623
    5Athletico-PR1371520:15522
    6Bahia1263317:14321
    7Coritiba1354415:13219
    8Botafogo RJ1252524:24017
    9Bragantino1352615:15017
    10Vasco1344518:19-116
    11Gremio1344515:16-116
    12Cruzeiro1344517:21-416
    13Vitoria1243512:17-515
    14Corinthians133649:11-215
    15Atletico-MG1342714:19-514
    16Internacional1335512:14-214
    17Santos1335518:21-314
    18Mirassol1223713:18-59
    19Remo1315713:23-108
    20Chapecoense-SC1215612:24-128

          Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
          Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
          Relegation ~ Serie B