Botafogo vs. Palmeiras: Who Will Dominate? Injury Woes & Mixed Squads!

The Botafogo vs. Palmeiras clash is generating major buzz in South Africa! All eyes are on the Campeonato Brasileiro as Botafogo faces Palmeiras. But Botafogo's facing a tough situation with key players sidelined due to injuries. Arthur Cabral and Newton are out, a headache for their coach ahead of a crucial Libertadores match against LDU. Reports from “Prime Video“ indicate the club is concerned about their fitness.

Botafogo's Injury Crisis

The absence of Cabral and Newton adds to Botafogo's existing injury list, which includes defenders Kaio Pantaleão and Bastos, and left-back Cuiabano. This severely limits their squad depth, especially with the Libertadores game looming.

Palmeiras Fields a Strong Team

Meanwhile, Palmeiras is fielding a strong attack with Flaco López and Vitor Roque leading the line. Botafogo, on the other hand, is expected to field a mixed team, prioritizing the upcoming Libertadores fixture. The predicted lineups are: Palmeiras: Weverton; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Piquerez; Aníbal, Lucas Evangelista, Felipe Anderson, Facundo Torres; Flaco López, Vitor Roque. Botafogo: John; Ponte, Marçal, Barboza, Alex Telles; Allan, Marlon Freitas, Rodríguez; Matheus Martins, Nathan, Correa.

Expert Predictions

Renowned sports commentator Milton Neves believes Palmeiras has the upper hand, stating that they'll dominate Botafogo due to their stronger squad. He suggests Botafogo's focus on the Libertadores and their weakened team will give Palmeiras an advantage. The match kicks off at 20h30 (Brasília time) at the Estádio Nilton Santos.

The Big Question

Can Botafogo overcome their injury woes and a strong Palmeiras side? Or will Palmeiras' full-strength squad prove too much for the home team? This is a match you don't want to miss! Tune in to Prime Video to catch all the action.