Bookmakers point to Palmeiras as the favorite in the clash that could shape the fate of the Brazilian Championship.
This Wednesday, November 1st, the two leaders of the competition will face each other, with Botafogo hosting Palmeiras at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Botafogo is coming off a surprising defeat at home against Cuiabá, facing an unstable phase.
On the other hand, Palmeiras seems to have recovered, winning three consecutive victories without conceding goals.
Bookmakers, including Bet7k, Galera.bet, Esportes da Sorte, PlayGreen, Casa de Apostas and Onabet, point to Palmeiras as the favorite, with favorable odds.
Odds for Botafogo x Palmeiras at bookmakers:
Bet7k – Botafogo 2.85 Casa de Apostas – 2.82 – Botafogo X Palmeiras 2.53 Lucky Sports – 2.90 Botafogo X Palmeiras 2.60 Galera.bet – 2.85 Botafogo PlayGreen – 2.75 Botafogo Onabet – 2.95 Botafogo Odds & Scouts – 2.85 Botafogo
Despite playing at home, Botafogo is considered the underdog. Palmeiras is looking for its fourth consecutive victory, aiming to reduce the Rio team’s advantage in the championship.
Furthermore, in the last 7 games between the teams, Palmeiras came out on top, winning four games. Botafogo, in turn, won two matches and one duel ended in a draw.
Botafogo
The leader, with 59 points, Alvinegro faces second place, Palmeiras, with a six-point advantage. The match will take place this Wednesday at the Nilton Santos Stadium, with tickets sold out for the 10th consecutive time.
With the possibility of extending the lead to nine points or reducing it to three, the club is looking forward to this crucial clash. The team will be the same for the third time under the command of Lúcio Flávio.
Striker Victor Sá, who was suspended in the last game in the defeat to Cuiabá, returned to the starting lineup and resumed his position on the left wing.
In general, the team will maintain its usual formation, without major changes.
Palmeiras
Palmeiras plans to pay a special tribute to Abel Ferreira and his coaching team in this game, marking three years of dedication from the current coaching staff.
Even playing away from home, the coach will be honored with personalized t-shirts, which will also be available for sale to fans.
For the clash in which Verdão, currently in second place, challenges the leader with a six-point deficit, the big news in the lineup will be the presence of Zé Rafael.
Player number 8 was automatically suspended in the game against Bahia, when he was replaced by Fabinho.
Furthermore, the team will maintain its lineup with 3 defenders and the full-backs acting as wingers, a tactical option that helped end the series of defeats.
