The Brasileirão continues its course this week when the teams will be ready to fight tooth and nail for the three points in the matches corresponding to the 17th matchday of the 2024 season.
Right now, we have a very nice battle at the top of the table between Botafogo and Palmeiras, and, precisely, they will clash this matchday. As a result, there will be a new leader in the table, unless they finish in a draw.
The next match promises to be an exciting encounter, as they compete for supremacy in the league standings. With first place at stake, fans can expect an intense battle between two evenly matched teams.
Both teams currently have 33 points from ten wins and three draws each, with an identical goal difference of +13. However, Botafogo holds the advantage in scoring goals, with 27, compared to Palmeiras’ 25.
When and Where?
Wednesday, July 17, 8:30 pm ET at the Estádio Nilton Santos
Moneyline odds:
Botafogo 2.51
Palmeiras 2.83
Draw Offs:
3.30
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Why Bet on Botafogo?
Botafogo has been one of the most consistent teams in the Brasileirão so far this season. Since day 1, the team has been fighting for supremacy, so it is completely fair and deserved that they are at the top of the table.
As mentioned, Fogao leads the table thanks to their 27 goals scored, two more than Palmeiras. However, they must keep that consistency to respect their home and get three points against their direct rival.
Botafogo comes into this matchday on the back of three consecutive wins and four in the last five matches. In their most recent game, they won away against Vitória, with a score of 1-0.
Why Bet on Palmeiras?
On the other hand, we have Palmeiras, the perennial favorites in the Brasileirão who, although they started the season with many doubts, are now fighting directly for first place in the table. They have been playing phenomenally in recent weeks, and we expect them to continue in the same way in this clash against Botafogo.
As mentioned, the Verdão is second in the table by the simple fact that it has scored two goals less than Botafogo. However, they have a golden opportunity to overtake them in the standings on matchday 17.
The Paulistas come into Matchday 17 after winning two consecutive matches, the most recent being against Atlético Goianiense, with a score of 3-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Botafogo vs. Palmeiras
Botafogo will defend its position at home at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro against Palmeiras, dying to secure first place in the Brasileirão.
In the last 10 matches between these two teams, we have Palmeiras dominating the series with six wins. Botafogo, on the other hand, accumulated two victories, while two games ended with draws. In addition, the most recent match between them, on November 2, 2023, ended with a narrow 4-3 victory for Palmeiras.
A high-level clash is expected, where Palmeiras will have to fight tooth and nail to take the three points. However, in the end, we believe they’ll prevail by 3-2.
Go for a victory for the visitors at 2.83. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $183 for a total payout of $283.
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