Expect dynamics games in the FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP: Accumulator Tips for June 16, 2025

The reigning Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo begin their Club World Cup campaign in hostile territory on Sunday night, as they face the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. Bankrolled by multi-club owner John Textor, Botafogo claimed just their third Brazilian championship in 2024 and completed their outstanding year by winning the Copa Libertadores for the very first time. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Los Angeles FC will face off against one another at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium of the FIFA Club World Cup. This will be Los Angeles FC's FIFA Club World Cup debut. As for Enzo Maresca's team, this will mark their 3rd participation in the competition. Lastly, Boca Juniors will host Benfica in a Group C opening matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Boca Juniors, one of the most famous football teams in South America will participate in the 2nd FIFA Club World Cup after losing to AV Milan in the 2027 final and will hope to play better against Benfica the European opposition this time around. Let’s analyse previous results, overall performance, recent forms, and my betting opinion on how to place your bets.

Botafogo RJ vs Seattle Sounders

Botafogo RJ made it to their first-ever FIFA World Club this year, having won their first-ever CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores title. Meanwhile, Botafogo RJ, the South Americas are also the current Brazilian Serie A title holders. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders booked their spot in this year's FIFA World Club competition when they lifted the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

However, Botafogo RJ with a winning streak of two games before this competition will aim to secure a win in their opening group matchup, while Seattle Sounders battling a winless streak of two games will aim to secure a win in their opening matchup. Therefore, I expect both teams to display superior in attack more than defence. So, I predict more than two goals to be recorded in this match.

🔖 Botafogo RJ predicted lineup (4-3-3):

John Victor(GK);- Vitinho, Jair, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Gregory, Marlon Freitas Rodriguez, Artur, Igor Jesus, Gonzalo Mastriani

Head Coach: Renato Paiva

🔖 Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Frei (GK);- Nouhou, Ragen, Bell, Roldan, Christian Roldan, Vargas, Kent, Rusnak, de La Vega, Ferreira

Head Coach: Schmetzer B.

• Bet on: Over 2.5 goals 2.22

Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC

Chelsea made it to this FIFA World Club by winning the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League against Manchester City with Kai Havertz scoring the only goal of the game late in the first half, resulting in a 1-0 in the match closed. However, Chelsea are making their third appearance in this competition. Looking at their runs’ in the English Premier League recently, Chelsea were able to finish in 4th place in the league table, and this was also an encouraging performance for them.

Los Angeles FC on the other hand, made it to this year's FIFA World Club competition, having won their playoff matchup against Club America. This victory added to their unbeaten run during their last ten games, resulting in five wins and five ties.

Considering Chelsea and Los Angeles FC's forms of play in their previous games, Chelsea conceded in two games and scored in four games, while Los Angeles FC conceded in four games but scored in all their matches. So, in this match, I will put my odds on both teams to display an aggressive play against one another since I expect both teams to have the minds of winning their opening matchup in Group D and I expect the officiating officer to give out caution cards.

🔖Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1:)

Robert Sanchez (GK);- Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Nicolas Jackson

⛔️ Unavailable: Castledine, Fofana, Kellyman, Mudryk

Head Coach: Enzo Maresca

🔖 Los Angeles FC predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Hugo Lloris (GK);- Ryan Hollingshead, Aaron Long, Eddie Segura, Sergi Palencia, Mark Delgado, Igor Jesus, Timothy Tillman, Denis Bouanga, Olivier Giroud, Jeremy Ebobisse

⛔️ Unavailable: Dellavalle, Holm, Under

Head Coach: Cherundolo S.

• Bet on: Yellow Cards Over 3.5 1.75

Boca Juniors vs Benfica

Boca Juniors secured a place in this year's FIFA World Club as the second-best ranking team in the CONMEBOL four-year, with their standing aided by their run to the 2023 CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores final, where they were beaten 2-1 win against their opponent Fluminense in the Brazilian side. The Argentina team made it to the US having just finished second in their 2025 Torneo Apertura group, before then being knocked out phase, and with just one win from their last four games, even though they did not arrive in the best form.

Meanwhile, Benfica will be making their their first-ever FIFA World Club appearance after also qualifying for this competition through ranking, due to their strong performances in the UEFA Champions League over the past four seasons. However, Benfica's run in their last campaign was a tough one for the Portuguese giants, as they ended with two points behind top team title winners Sporting CP.

However, Boca Juniors have conceded in three of their last five games but scored in four before this competition, while Benfica have conceded in four games but scored in all their five games. Therefore, I will be backing both teams to display stronger in their attacking forms since both teams will aim to focus on winning their opening matchup. So, I expect both teams to find the net against one another.

🔖Boca Juniors predicted lineup (4-3-1-2:)

(GK) Agustin Marchesin; Lucas Blondel, Rodrigo Battaglia, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Milton Delgado, Tomas Belmonte, Kevin Zenon, Carlos Palacios, Milton Gimenez, Miguel Merentiel

⛔️ Unavailable: Luis Advincula, Jorge Figal, Sergio Romero, Camilo Rey Domenech, Marcelo Saracchi

Head Coach: Herron M.

🔖 Benfica predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Samuel Soares (GK); - Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Alvaro Carreras, Tomas Araujo, Orkun Kokcu, Florentino, Samuel Dahl, Bruma, Vangelis Pavlidis, Kerem Akturkoglu

⛔️ Unavailable: Zeki Amdouni, Alexander Bah, Manu

Head Coach: Lage B.

• Bet on: BTTS-YES 1.83