Club World Cup 1/8 finals - Palmeiras VS Botafogo: In the Pakistani civil war, who will enter the quarterfinals?

After the 2025 Club World Cup group stage, all four Brazilian teams advanced. In the first match of the 1/8 final, Palmeiras vs. Botafogo means that at least one team can enter the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.

Palmeiras vs. Botafogo

Nature of the match: Club World Cup 1/8 finals

Match time: June 29th 0:00

Palmeiras' group stage journey is like a suspense drama: he drew from Porto's first match against Porto's super giant, and defeated the African overlord Cairo Nationals 2-0 in the second match, but was tied by Miami International led by Messi in the last round. The steel defense line, which only lost two goals in three games, allowed goalkeeper Weverton to the FIFA interview: "The Brazilian team has shown extraordinary levels, which is an excellent opportunity to show the world our football."

Bottafogo staged a more shocking counterattack. In the death group, they defeated the Seattle Bayerns 2-1 in the first game, and overturned the All-Star lineup with 1-0 in the second game. Defender Danilo Balboza excitedly admitted after the game: "This may be the most difficult group, but we did it!" Despite losing to Atletico Madrid 0-1 in the last round, he still qualified with the second place in the group.

The four Brazilian teams had a total record of 6 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in the group stage. Palmeiras and Flamengo won the top spot in the group, followed by Botafogo and Fruminense. The collective rise of South American forces in the Club World Cup confirms Weverton's declaration: "The Brazilians deserve all praise."

The history of the confrontation was opened, and 128 collisions were full of dramatic chapters. Although Palmeiras has gained the best in history with 51 wins, his disadvantage of 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in the last six games reveals the change of power.

Now that we meet in the Club World Cup, Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton's pre-match declaration is meaningful: "Every game is a new story." In Palmeiras' arsenal, high-altitude bombing and right-road blades are the most deadly. The defense line led by 1.92 meters tall Gustavo Gomez has a 73% success rate in the season, while right back Picres is averaging 3.1 crosses per game, which is an offensive engine. But the hidden danger is also obvious - the three games in the group stage fell into 10 offsides, and it happened to meet the offside tactics that Bottafogo was good at.

Botafogo is good at South America's skill. Midfielder Savarino averages 4.2 key passes per game, and accurately feeds forward Igor Jesus (2 goals and 1 assist in the group stage). Jesus' sprint speed reached 32km/h, and Palmeiras pressed on the left. However, he showed weakness on the defensive end, and his air defense ability ranks at the bottom of the league, which was just restrained by his opponent's set-piece advantage.

In this contradictory showdown, 18-year-old supernova Estewan may become a variable. Palmeiras young player has won the Club World Cup two best in a single game. Weaverton praised: "He is destined to become a world-class superstar!" 1. Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor is also in a hot state. He saves a success rate of 81% this season, waiting for the impact of the Celtics.

Palmeiras has won 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games in all competitions, and has not been defeated in 3 games in the Club World Cup group stage, and has advanced to the knockout round with the first place in Group A.

Botafogo has won 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 10 games in all competitions. In the group stage of the Club World Cup, they qualified in the second group. In the second round, they defeated the strong favorite Paris, and lost 0:1 to Atletico Madrid in the last round.

The two sides have faced each other in the last 10 times, Palmeiras has a slight disadvantage in 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, and has not won 2 draws and 3 losses against Botavo in the last 5 times.

In this battle, both sides are evenly matched, and the winner may not be decided in regular time.