Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
On Friday, June 20, in the second round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage, PSG will face Botafogo. I’m offering a bet on the number of goals scored by one of the teams in this match.
Key facts and head-to-head history
- PSG and Botafogo are meeting for the first time ever at the FIFA Club World Cup.
- These teams have never played each other before.
- PSG are on a six-match winning streak.
- Botafogo have won four games in a row.
Match preview
PSG are the reigning Champions League holders. According to the bookmakers, the Parisians are among the top favorites to win the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.
And PSG began to justify their favorites tag right from their opening game. At the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Luis Enrique’s side gave no chance to the formidable Atlético Madrid, crushing Diego Simeone’s men 4-0 and taking a big step toward topping the group.
As for Botafogo, last season the club captured the Copa Libertadores title for the first time in its history. Botafogo also became Brazilian champions for only the third time ever—and for the first time since 1995. So 2024 can safely be called the most successful year in the club’s history. In the current Serie A campaign, however, Botafogo sit only eighth in the standings.
Like PSG, Botafogo started their Club World Cup with a win. “The Lone Star” dominated their clash against Seattle and managed to defeat the tournament hosts 2-1. However, during the match, Botafogo’s significant defensive issues were clearly exposed.
Probable line-ups
- PSG: Gianluigi Donnarumma – Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi – Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves – Désiré Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos
- Botafogo: John Victor – Alex Telles, Vitinho, Jair Cunha, Alexander Barbosa – Gonzalo Mastriani, Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Léo Artur – Jefferson Savarino, Igor Jesus
PSG vs Botafogo prediction
All signs point to PSG being determined to comfortably dispatch their next opponent and secure a spot in the playoffs. I’m backing the French side’s individual total to be over 2.5 goals.
