Botafogo and Palmeiras meet at Nilton Santos in Brasileirao action

Botafogo hosts Palmeiras this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Nilton Santos in the 26th round of the 2026 Brasileirao. Palmeiras enters the matchup as the league leader with 52 points, though the team has collected only eight of the last 15 points available. Botafogo, currently 12th in the standings with 30 points, enters the contest on a four-match winless streak that includes three consecutive losses. Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira returns to the touchline after a suspension was lifted, though Arthur remains sidelined by a suspension of his own. Botafogo continues to manage injuries to several players, including Alex Telles, while Felipe Anderson is expected to move into the attacking unit for the visitors.

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