FIFA Club World Cup: Palmeiras vs. Botafogo Picks — Brazilians Rivals Collide in Knockout Stages (Jun 28)

The knockout stages at the FIFA Club World Cup get underway this weekend, as Brazilian sides Palmeiras and Botafogo collide at Lincoln Financial Field.

Both sides have performed admirably to this point, but the pressure will increase as the round of 16 kicks off. However, which team will secure their spot in the final eight in the United States?

Palmeiras vs. Botafogo Overview

Odds

Palmeiras vs. Botafogo Head-to-Head Record

Palmeiras Team News

Palmeiras are unlikely to make too many changes to the team that fought back to steal a draw against Inter Miami earlier in the week. Mauricio could be handed a start after scoring in the draw.

Possible Lineup

Waverton (GK); M. Rocha, G. Gomez, M. Cerqueira, J. Piquerez, R. Rios, I. Evangelista, Estevao, R. Veiga, F. Torres, Mauricio

Botafogo Team News

Botafogo performed commandingly despite losing 1-0 against Atlético Madrid on matchday three. However, the Brazilian side could revert back to the same starting eleven that featured in the win against PSG.

Possible Lineup

John (GK); A. Telles, A. Barboza, J. Cunha, Vitinho, Allan, Gregore, M. Freitas, Artur, I. Jesus, J. Savarino

Palmeiras vs. Botafogo Picks

An interesting all-Brazilian clash kicks off the round of 16 at the Club World Cup. Both teams have performed well at the competition this summer, but Botafogo have caused some of the biggest upsets.

Despite a win against PSG in the opening round, Palmeiras holds the upper hand based on historical meetings between the sides.