The Brazilian derby between Palmeiras and Botafogo is by far one of the most fascinating matches of the round of 16, that will also kick off the knockout stages of the tournament on Saturday. Palmeiras ended up at the top of Group A with five points, with one win against Al-Ahly and two draws against Inter Miami, who ended up second in their group, and FC Porto. Botafogo, on the other hand, managed to get through in the group with PSG and Atletico de Madrid, as all three teams ended up with six points, but thanks to the goal difference, the Brazilian side qualified for the while the Spanish team were eliminated. Here are the storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch Palmeiras vs. Botafogo, odds
- Date: Saturday, June 28 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: Palmeiras +135; Draw +195; Botafogo +240
Possible lineups
Palmeiras XI: Weverton; Rocha, Gomez, Fuchs, Piquerez; Rios, Moreno; Estevao, Veiga, Torres; Roque.
Botafogo XI: John; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Gregore, Allan, Freitas; Artur, Jesus, Savarino.
Player to watch
Estevao, Palmeiras — The Brazilian talent is set to move to Chelsea at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup, and this might also be his last game for Palmeiras, but he wants to make an impact against another Brazilian team, Botafogo. All the eyes will be on him, as he’s set to start a new chapter in Europe after the end of the summer tournament.
Storyline to watch
A Brazilian team in the top eight — As Flamengo will face Bayern Munich and Inter will play Fluminense, at least one Brazilian side will play the quarter finals of the Club World Cup, marking a great tournament for the South American country, as the 2026 World Cup approaches and a new chapter for the national team has just started under the management of Carlo Ancelotti.
Prediction
It will definitely be a tense and a close match between the two Brazilian sides, but Botafogo looks like the favorites to advance to the quarterfinals. Pick: Botafogo 2, Palmeiras 1.
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