Palmeiras v Botafogo Bet Builder Tips (Club World Cup)

Palmeiras take on Botafogo in a high-stakes all-Brazilian clash at the Club World Cup. With two well-matched sides meeting on neutral ground and a semi-final spot up for grabs, we’ve built a smart 7/1 bet builder based on recent form, tactical matchups and value.

Here’s the five-leg bet builder and why each part makes sense:

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• Botafogo or Draw

• Under 3.5 Goals

• Over 4.5 Cards

• Over 7.5 Corners

• Both Goalkeepers 3+ Saves

Here’s the five-leg bet builder and why each part makes sense:

1.⁠ ⁠Botafogo or Draw (Double Chance)

Botafogo are unbeaten in their last five against Palmeiras, winning three and drawing two. They’ve already shown their class in this tournament with a statement win over PSG and come into this full of belief. Palmeiras might be the more decorated side, but they haven’t looked convincing defensively and have struggled to dominate big games lately. On neutral ground, Botafogo avoiding defeat feels like strong value.

2.⁠ ⁠Under 3.5 Total Goals

Neither of these sides tends to get involved in high-scoring games, especially in knockout formats. Four of their last five head-to-heads finished with under 3.5 goals. Expect a tight affair with both teams tactically disciplined and wary of giving too much away. The heat and occasion could slow the tempo, and chances may come in bursts rather than waves.

3.⁠ ⁠Over 4.5 Cards in the Match

Brazilian clashes are often fiery, and these two have recent history. Across their last five meetings, the average card count sits around 5.4 per match. In a Club World Cup knockout tie with VAR in play and both teams pressing high, expect plenty of fouls, tactical breakdowns and late challenges. Over 4.5 cards looks nailed on.

4.⁠ ⁠Over 7.5 Corners

Both sides like to get the ball wide and cross, with direct wingers and overlapping full-backs a big part of how they create chances. Palmeiras average over five corners per match this year, and Botafogo aren’t far behind. In a game likely to go the distance, expect set-pieces at both ends. Over 7.5 corners is a sensible way to build value without relying on goals.

5.⁠ ⁠Both Goalkeepers 3+ Saves

With expected goals spread across both sides, and neither defence completely watertight, both keepers should be called into action. In Botafogo’s opener, Gatito Fernandez made six saves. Palmeiras also allow plenty of speculative efforts. With two proactive attacking setups, both stoppers reaching three saves is a solid data-backed leg.

Final Thoughts

This is a bet builder built around the likely shape of the match — tight, physical, with chances coming in phases. Botafogo are in form, and Palmeiras are vulnerable enough to justify the double chance leg. The rest leans on solid averages around corners, cards and saves — all common in top-level Brazilian matchups. At 7/1, it offers real value without relying on risky player props or unlikely outcomes.