At Allianz Parque, Palmeiras is set to host Botafogo at 19:00 (Argentina time) for their match in round 7 of the Brasileirao.
How Palmeiras and Botafogo Are Shaping Up
The home team arrives with high spirits after clinching a win in their last match. Meanwhile, Botafogo is eager to turn things around after suffering a defeat in their previous game.
Recent Performances of Palmeiras in the Brasileirao
Palmeiras secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Mirassol in their last outing. This match provides them another opportunity to gain crucial points as they aim to climb the standings. Over the last few matches, they have conceded 5 goals while netting 12.
Recent Performances of Botafogo in the Brasileirao
Botafogo comes into this fixture after a heavy 3-0 loss to Flamengo. They have one win, one draw, and two losses in their recent matchups, scoring 7 times but conceding 9.
There is a notable contrast in their home and away performances. Palmeiras has achieved a perfect record at home, boasting 3 victories. Conversely, Botafogo has struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last 2 away games.
Their most recent five encounters have yielded varied results: Palmeiras has managed 2 victories, while Botafogo has also won 2 times, with one match ending in a draw. The last meeting in this tournament took place on August 17, where Palmeiras emerged victorious with a score of 1-0.
Currently, Palmeiras holds the second position with 13 points (4 Wins – 1 Draw – 1 Loss), and Botafogo finds itself in the 17th spot with only 3 points (1 Win – 3 Losses).
Looking ahead, Palmeiras will gear up for an intense clash against their arch-rivals São Paulo on March 21 at 21:00 (Argentina time) in the highly anticipated ‘Choque-Rei’.
The referee for the match will be Rafael Rodrigo Klein.
Upcoming Matches for Palmeiras in the Brasileirao
Round 8: vs São Paulo: March 21 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
Round 9: vs Grêmio: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 10: vs Bahia: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 11: vs Corinthians: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 12: vs Athletico Paranaense: Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Botafogo in the Brasileirao
Round 7: vs Palmeiras: March 18 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
Round 8: vs RB Bragantino: March 21 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Round 9: vs Athletico Paranaense: March 29 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
Round 10: vs Mirassol: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 11: vs Vasco da Gama: Date and time to be confirmed
Kickoff Times for Palmeiras and Botafogo by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 17:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 16:00 hours
Venezuela: 18:00 hours