Palmeiras 2-1 Botafogo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Palmeiras at 63%, yet other data sources diverge — this Palmeiras vs Botafogo fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Serie A clash, Regular Season - 7 as Palmeiras welcome Botafogo to Allianz Parque. Kick-off is set for Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 22:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Palmeiras — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Serie A outings this season, averaging 1.50 points per game. Last five: D D L W W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Palmeiras at Allianz Parque this season: 7W 3D 0L from 10 home games — 2.40 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.50 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Allianz Parque. Their home PPG of 2.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Palmeiras are significantly better at Allianz Parque than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Botafogo stand at 5W 5D 0L from 10 Serie A matches — 2.00 PPG. Last five: W W D D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling in Serie A this season, Botafogo have posted 2W 5D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.10 PPG. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 2.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form points away from home here. Botafogo's 2.00 PPG return is 0.50 points per game ahead of Palmeiras's 1.50 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 8 previous encounters have yielded 4 wins for Palmeiras, 3 for Botafogo and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 8 previous meetings have averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 18 Aug 2025, ended 1–0 with Palmeiras winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Palmeiras in-play tendencies (76 games, 38 at home): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time.
Botafogo in-play tendencies (76 games, 38 at away): they score before half-time in 55% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 32% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Palmeiras 43% versus Botafogo 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Palmeiras 47% | Botafogo 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Palmeiras 2.02 xG and Botafogo 0.92 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Palmeiras attack 1.283 / defence 0.764 | Botafogo attack 1.052 / defence 1.079. League average goals — home 1.461 / away 1.146. Palmeiras carry an above-average attack strength of 1.283 — their λ of 2.02 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Palmeiras's defence rating of 0.764 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 44 Palmeiras games / 42 Botafogo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Palmeiras 63% | Draw 21% | Botafogo 16%. Fair-value odds: Palmeiras 1.59 | Draw 4.76 | Botafogo 6.25. The model has a clear lean to Palmeiras (63%) — a 47pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.94. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.94 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Palmeiras at 63% — clear model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Botafogo (2.00 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.94 combined xG gives a 56% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by H2H averaging 2.8 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Palmeiras 40% | Botafogo 40% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Palmeiras vs Botafogo | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Allianz Parque • Kick-off: Wednesday 18 Mar 2026, 22:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Palmeiras 63% | Draw 21% | Botafogo 16% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 52% | xG Palmeiras 2.02 / Botafogo 0.92 • Poisson strength factors: Palmeiras attack 1.283 / def 0.764 | Botafogo attack 1.052 / def 1.079 | league avg home 1.461 / away 1.146 • Poisson stance: Palmeiras (63%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.02
Palmeiras xG
Expected Goals
0.92
Botafogo xG
52%
BTTS
79%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Palmeiras vs Botafogo kick off?
Palmeiras vs Botafogo kicked off at 22:00 on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at Allianz Parque.
What was the final score in Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Palmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo.
Where is Palmeiras vs Botafogo being played?
The match is being played at Allianz Parque.
What competition is Palmeiras vs Botafogo part of?
Palmeiras vs Botafogo is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Our statistical model gives Palmeiras a 63% chance of winning, Botafogo a 16% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Palmeiras the favourite.
Will both teams score in Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Palmeiras and Botafogo will score (BTTS).
Will Palmeiras vs Botafogo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Palmeiras and Botafogo?
Record (8 meetings): Palmeiras 4W | Draws 1 | Botafogo 3W.
What form are Palmeiras and Botafogo in?
Palmeiras (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 0.70 | L5 D-D-L-W-W. Botafogo (all comps): 5W-5D-0L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Palmeiras's attacking strength (1.28x league average) is weighed against Botafogo's defensive record (1.08x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.02. The same calculation in reverse, Botafogo's attack versus Palmeiras's defence, projects 0.92 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 44/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.1%. Close behind: 2-0 (10.8%), 2-1 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Palmeiras Win
63%
1.59
21%
4.82
16%
6.11
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
10.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
10.7%
Home win
2 – 1
9.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.02
Palmeiras xG
Total xG
2.94
0.92
Botafogo xG
1.59
63%
Home win
4.82
21%
Draw
6.11
16%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.91
48%
BTTS No
2.09
Clean Sheet
40%
2.51
13%
7.55
Win to Nil
25%
4.00
2%
46.10
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.1%.
How many goals are Palmeiras and Botafogo expected to score?
The model projects 2.02 expected goals for Palmeiras and 0.92 for Botafogo, a combined total of 2.94.
How confident is the prediction model for Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 63%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Palmeiras's recent record stands at 45W 14D 17L from 76 games, a 1.96 PPG return, with D-D-L-W-W in the last five.
Botafogo, meanwhile, have gone 40W 22D 14L across 76 games — 1.87 PPG, with W-W-D-D-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Palmeiras on 1.96 PPG, Botafogo on 1.87. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Palmeiras have managed 24W 7D 7L from 38 games — 2.08 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Botafogo's away record stands at 17W 12D 9L across 38 trips, a 1.66 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Palmeiras come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Palmeiras are averaging 1.66 goals scored and 0.87 conceded per game recently; Botafogo are on 1.54 scored and 0.88 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
Defensively: Palmeiras have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their games; Botafogo in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 76 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Palmeiras
Current Season
Botafogo
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Palmeiras and Botafogo in coming into this match?
Palmeiras have gone 45W 14D 17L in their last 76 games (1.96 PPG), while Botafogo have gone 40W 22D 14L in their last 76 (1.87 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Palmeiras at home or Botafogo away?
Palmeiras's home record (2.08 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Palmeiras at home: 2.08 PPG; Botafogo away: 1.66 PPG.
Have Palmeiras or Botafogo been keeping clean sheets recently?
Palmeiras have kept a clean sheet in 41% of their recent games, Botafogo in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
9 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to June 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 18 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: Palmeiras have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 9 Jun 2022, when Palmeiras won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Palmeiras's record when hosting Botafogo specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 9 Meetings
5
Palmeiras
1
Draws
3
Botafogo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Palmeiras and Botafogo?
From 9 meetings on record, Palmeiras have won 5, Botafogo have won 3, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Palmeiras and Botafogo last play each other?
They last met on 18 March 2026, when Palmeiras 2-1 Botafogo.
Who has won more matches between Palmeiras and Botafogo?
Palmeiras have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 9 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Palmeiras see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% of the time.
Botafogo see a goal before the break in 55% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Palmeiras 37%, Botafogo 37% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 45% (Palmeiras) and 32% (Botafogo).
On the defensive side: Palmeiras keep a clean sheet in 47% of their matches; Botafogo in 47%; Palmeiras have failed to score in 29% of games; Botafogo in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Palmeiras home games / Botafogo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Palmeiras play Botafogo?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 37% of Palmeiras's recent matches and 37% of Botafogo's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Palmeiras vs Botafogo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 45% of Palmeiras's recent games and 32% of Botafogo's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Prediction vindicated as Palmeiras edge out Botafogo 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Palmeiras beat Botafogo 2-1 at Allianz Parque, Regular Season - 7, in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Palmeiras 2.02 xG and Botafogo 0.92 xG, a combined 2.94. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Palmeiras attack 1.28 / defence 0.76 against Botafogo attack 1.05 / defence 1.08, drawn from 44/42 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Palmeiras 63% | Draw 21% | Botafogo 16%, with Palmeiras to win its most likely call at 63%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 45% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Palmeiras 47%, Botafogo 43%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 43%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Palmeiras's trading profile (76 games, 38 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 41% of the time, and conceded here.
Botafogo's trading profile (76 games, 38 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Palmeiras 1.96 PPG, Botafogo 1.87 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Palmeiras win broke the near-deadlock. Botafogo (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.79 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.