PSG vs Botafogo Prediction 20.06.2025
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PSG vs Botafogo Prediction
PSG vs Botafogo Prediction and Betting Tips for Thursday’s Club World Cup group clash at the iconic Rose Bowl in California. After an emphatic opening win over Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain look to cement their status as Group B favourites. In this article, you’ll get exclusive insight, analysis, and Club World Cup Predictions curated by our expert analysts.
- PSG are unbeaten in six matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding none.
- Botafogo are on a four-match winning run but face their toughest test yet.
- Igor Jesus has scored in consecutive games, while Vitinha continues to shine for PSG.
- This is the first-ever competitive fixture between PSG and a Brazilian club.
Paris Saint-Germain enter Thursday’s matchup riding a wave of momentum, having dispatched Atletico Madrid 4-0 in their tournament opener. Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha orchestrated midfield dominance early on, while substitutes Senny Mayulu and Lee Kang-in added gloss to an already commanding performance. With treble-winning form behind them, PSG now boast a staggering 12-0 aggregate scoreline across their last three fixtures, including triumphs in both the UEFA Champions League and Coupe de France finals.
Coach Luis Enrique has several attacking weapons at his disposal, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia proving instrumental in the final third and Bradley Barcola returning from injury. Even without Ousmane Dembele, PSG’s depth remains formidable. As the first French team to face non-European opposition in an official match, Les Parisiens are motivated not just by history, but by the chance to confirm their place in the knockout stages before even meeting Seattle.
Botafogo, meanwhile, edged Seattle Sounders 2-1 in their opener but know the level rises significantly against PSG. Despite losing key figures like Luiz Henrique and Thiago Almada earlier in the year, the Brazilian side has pieced together four consecutive wins. That includes nine victories from their last 12, a sign of momentum returning under Renato Paiva, who has reshaped his side around striker Igor Jesus and Jefferson Savarino.
Still, cracks remain. Botafogo’s defensive consistency will be tested against a rampant PSG attack, and concerns persist over the fitness of Joaquin Correa and Matheus Martins. With limited depth in wide areas and a probable shift to a more compact shape, the Lone Star’s primary threat will come from set-pieces and counters. Against such free-scoring opposition, even a valiant performance may not be enough. Expect goals—and plenty of them—as both sides chase progression in this reimagined global contest. For full match insights, stats, and Club World Cup Predictions, visit XpertStats today.
Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as one of the most attacking sides in global football, netting four goals against Atletico Madrid in their Club World Cup opener. Across their last three matches, they’ve scored 12 goals without reply, with midfielders and substitutes contributing alike. Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are all involved in scoring plays, while forwards like Gonçalo Ramos remain a constant threat. Botafogo, meanwhile, showed attacking intent against Seattle, scoring twice in the first half. Despite being more conservative here, they have scored in eight of their last nine games and still boast the aerial threat of Igor Jesus. Defensively, Botafogo remain vulnerable, especially against elite opposition, having conceded three to Pachuca last month. With PSG capable of scoring multiple goals and Botafogo also capable of nicking one, the odds favor a high-scoring game. All signs point toward a match with over 2.5 goals at the Rose Bowl.
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