Botafogo x Palmeiras: Retrospective, Probable Lineups, Refereeing, Where to Watch and Predictions

Botafogo and Palmeiras face off for the leadership of the Brazilian championship. Find out everything you need to know about the clash:

This Wednesday (17), Botafogo and Palmeiras face each other in the 17th round of the Brazilian championship, in a direct clash for the leadership. After three consecutive victories, Glorioso is in first place, but is tied on points with its opponent and is looking to win at home to isolate itself. On the other hand, Alviverde is also going through a great phase and wants to become leader for the first time in this edition.

BOTAFOGO X PALMEIRAS RETROSPECTIVE

Botafogo and Palmeiras have faced each other 103 times in history. Alviverde has the edge, with 40 victories, against the 30 triumphs of the Glorioso, in addition to 33 draws. (source: Ogol)

DATA SHEET

• Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024;
• Time: 9:30 PM (Brasilia time);
• Local: Nilton Santos Stadium, RJ;
• Arbitration: Anderson Daronco (FIFA-RS), assisted by Lucio Beiersdorf Flor (RS) and Michael Stanislau (RS). Daniel Nobre Bins (FIFA-RS) will be responsible for the VAR;
• Where to watch: Globe, Premiere and real time from Esporte News Mundo.

PROBABLE SCALINGS

BOTAFOGO

John; Damián Suarez, Lucas Halter, Bastos and Cuiabano; Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Luiz Henrique and Savarino; Junior Santos and Tiquinho Soares. Technician: Arthur Jorge.

Misappropriation: Eduardo, Jeffinho, Matheus Nascimento, Rafael, Pablo (injured) and Diego Hernandez (suspended).

PALMS

Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gomez, Vitor Reis and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno, Gabriel Menino and Raphael Veiga; Rony, Estevao and Flaco Lopez. Technician: Abel Ferreira.

Misappropriation: Bruno Rodrigues, Lázaro, Zé Rafael, Murilo (injured) and Richard Ríos (released to spend a few days with his family in Colombia).

Fortune tellers

Daniel Fernandes (Botafogo sector manager): “A duel between the leaders that promises to be one of the most important matches of the Brasileirão. There are two teams in great shape and with high-level players, I think it will be a balanced match.”

Guess: Botafogo 1×1 Palmeiras

Source: Terra

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