LiontipsPalmeiras vs. Botafogo: Copa Libertadores Match Prediction
Palmeiras will host Botafogo in the return match of the 1/8 finals of the Copa Libertadores on August 22. Will the Green-Whites be able to recoup after a minimal defeat in Rio de Janeiro, or will the Victorious Ones hold out and get a ticket to the quarterfinals? In the betting tip, we have analyzed in detail the chances of each team for success and selected reliable bets. How will the match end?
Match announcement
Palmeiras
BrazilCurrent form
Palmeiras overcame the group stage without any problems – Abel Ferreira’s team did not suffer a single defeat in six matches and won the group with 14 points, beating the second San Lorenzo by six points. However, in the first match of the 1/8 finals, the “green-whites” looked frankly weak and lost 1:2 to Botafogo – today they will have to give a much stronger match.
Disqualifications and injuries
Palmeiras have Dudu, Mike and Joaquin Piqueres out of the game.
Interesting trends for betting
- Palmeiras have won nine of their last 10 home games
- Palmeiras have won five of their last seven home games against Botafogo
Probable line-up : Weverton - Vitor Reis, Gustavo Gomez, Murillo - Jai, Moreno, Rafael Veiga, Vanderlaan - Mauricio, Flaco Lopez, Roni.
Botafogo RJ
BrazilCurrent form
Botafogo did not have an easy life in their Copa Libertadores group, but they secured a playoff spot one round before the end of the group stage, losing the battle for leadership to Junior, but ahead of LDU by three points. In the home match against Palmerias, Artur Jorge's team won 2:1, but this advantage will have to be defended today.
Disqualifications and injuries
Rafael, Pablo, Eduardo and Junior Santos are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Botafogo have lost their last two away matches
- Botafogo have conceded in each of their last four away games
Estimated line-up : Victor - Cuibano, Barbosa, Bastos, Ponte - Marlon Freitas, Gregory, Savarino, Almada, Luis Enrique - Da Cruz.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Palmeiras' last two matches ended with this score
8.30Palmeiras to score in the first half
Botafogo have conceded in the first half in their last three matches
1.95Bet Botafogo to score in the first half
In Botafogo's last two matches, this bet was successful
2.95Tip and bets
Palmeiras are generally in good shape and look especially strong in home matches – they have won nine of their last ten home matches. Today, the Green-Whites only need a win and they are quite capable of achieving it – Botafogo is extremely vulnerable away, it is very difficult for the “victorious” to play against their opponent in Sao Paulo, it makes sense to give preference to the favorite.
We think that the guests have no chance. The betting tip is a victory for Palmeiras. This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.89
Bet on total
Palmeiras needs to bounce back after the defeat in the first match and today the hosts will definitely go forward with a large force already in the first half. It is unlikely that Botafogo has a chance to play reliably in defense, the "victors" regularly concede away. However, the visitors have high-level players in attack, they are quite capable of finding a moment and realizing it.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.05
Bet on corners
Palmeiras are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-1.5) on corners for Palmeiras. This bet is offered for 1.85
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