PSG vs Botafogo Prediction: European champions face Brazilian sensation in a Group B clash

PSG vs Botafogo: Prediction and odds on the Match on 20 June 2025

The prestigious FIFA Club World Cup 2025 continues to heat up at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium as Paris Saint-Germain, fresh off their 4-0 demolition of Atlético Madrid, take on Brazil’s Botafogo in an important Group B clash. PSG, the reigning Champions of Europe, are aiming to extend what has been an amazing season for them and also clinch the Club World Cup, making them the best football club in the world. We witnessed PSG’s coordination in their 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid, with PSG dominating most of the game. Botafogo, the 2024 Copa Libertadores champions, kicked off their campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders, in a game that had both players and fans on the edge of their seats. 

With Atlético Madrid and Seattle Sounders trailing in the group, this match could shape the knockout race. PSG leads group B on goals while Botafogo, level on points with PSG, remain in second place. We should expect a highly competitive game, as both teams are known for their offensive play. Botafogo will go all out and try to steal this victory, but PSG’s style of play is very efficient and could see them clinch the win. Expect goals from this encounter. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

PSG: form and statistics

Form across all competitions: WWWWW

The Parisians enjoyed one of their best seasons ever – just one season after Kylian Mbappe left the team– following their dominance in the French League and UEFA Champions League. For the first time in French football history, a French team secured the Quadruple, and what other team to achieve this historic feat other than Luis Enrique’s PSG. PSG are in amazing form, unbeaten in their last 6 matches across all competitions, including a 5-0 Champions League final thrashing of Inter Milan. The football world will forget that final in a hurry, but the whole of PSG and French football will not, as it marked the beginning of a new era for the Parisians. 

The Parisians began their Club World Cup campaign with a 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Parisians dominated the better part of that game with a 74% possession and a total coordination of the entire game. Their relentless pressing, led by Gonçalo Ramos and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – who has had a big impact on their attack –, overpowered Atletico’s rusty defense, with Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Senny Mayulu, and Lee Kang in scoring. Vitinha once again was phenomenal in that game, and his amazing performance earned him the man-of-the-match award. Ousmane Dembélé was absent due to an injury he is yet to fully recover from. 

PSG currently leads group B on goal advantage as they are level on points with Botafogo, but the result of this game changes everything for the current champions of Europe. Luis Enrique praised the boys in a DAZN interview after the game against Atletico Madrid. He complimented his team's ability to “maintain the level” in Pasadena heat, hinting that he might rotate the squad against Botafogo to manage and control player fatigue. Will he do this, or is this another tactic to keep checkmate his opponents and keep them at Bay?

PSG Lineup

PSG: Possible Lineup

Luis Enrique has hinted at squad management and rotation to manage player fatigue, so we might be seeing a different squad from the one that destroyed Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid in the Club World Cup opener. The beautiful thing about this PSG squad is how they cover up for each other and the flexibility with which the players can switch positions. Hakimi is great in defense, and he also exerts the same amount of speed and power in his attacks and crosses from the flank. PSG will continue to operate flexibly in front of the goal, with any of their players capable of interchanging and scoring goals at any time. That's the beauty of this squad: no individualism but teamwork and great collective ability. 

My final take here is that Luis Enrique’s 4-3-3 relies on technical brilliance and pressing, massive attacking, and massive defending– as evidenced in Vitinha’s goals against Atletico Madrid. Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz control the midfield, while Kvaratskhelia and Gonçalo Ramos lead the attack. Achraf Hakimi’s overlapping runs and Nuno Mendes’s solidity add balance. Barcola is back, but Ousmane Dembele is still in doubt for this game. 

🔖 PSG (4-3-3)

Donnarumma—Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pocho, Nuno Mendes—Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz—Desire Doue,Goncalo Ramos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

👤 Head coach: Luis Enrique

Botafogo: form and statistics

Form across all competitions: WWWWL

Botafogo, Brazil’s current Serie A champions, started their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders, with Igor Jesus and Jair finding the net for Botafogo. Seattle Sounders pulled one back in the 75th minute of the game, and they almost got an equalizer in the last minute but they were denied by Botafogo's shotstopper; John Victor. Botafogo's Serie A form this season has been a bit bad as they are currently 8th placed in the league with 18 points from 11 matches played. 

Coach Renato Paiva has shaken off the bad run as his recent results in his last 4 games, with 4 consecutive victories, have restored the fans' confidence in him, and all eyes are now on his success in the Club World Cup. Botafogo will be prepared for the game of their lives as they take on the Champions of Europe. 

Botafogo Lineup

Botafogo: Possible Lineup

Renato Paiva will most likely field the same team that got the 2-1 victory in the Club World Cup opener against Seattle. Jesus will lead the attack alongside Mastriani. Igor Jesus remains the top scorer for Botafogo in the league this season. Botafogo will need to give this game their all if they intend to defeat the current champions of Europe.

🔖 Botafogo starting lineup (4-4-2)

John—Vitinho, Jair, Barboza, Telles—Gregore, Freitas, Arthur, Savarino,— Jesus, Mastriani

👤 Head coach: Renato Paiva

PSG vs Botafogo: head to head statistics

This is the first-ever meeting between PSG and Botafogo, adding an extra layer of excitement to the clash. PSG’s games have seen over 2.5 goals in their last seven games across all competitions, while Botafogo has also seen over 2.5 goals in three of their last five games across all competitions.

PSG vs Botafogo: Betting Tips & Odds

• More than 2.5 goals in 7 of PSG’s last 8 games, and the bet is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.44 odds;
• PSG has kept a clean sheet in their last three games, and the bet is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.75 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that Botafogo stands a chance against the champions of Europe, PSG, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 16 odds;

PSG vs Botafogo match prediction 20 June 2025

The Parisians are one of the best teams in the world, and they have a very young and balanced side, with the players playing together as a team. Archaf Hakim and Nuno Medes have been the turning point of this PSG team, supporting the attackers as well as performing their core duties. PSG’s 6-game unbeaten streak and their clinical 4-0 win over Atlético Madrid make them heavy favorites for the victory. Botafogo will trouble PSG no doubt, but we don't think it's enough to cause any major damage against the Parisians. Our prediction for this game is a confident win for the Parisians.  

Our match prediction: is a second-half time total of over 1.5 goals for 1.71 in the 1xBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on the match: is a win for PSG and a total of over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A total of over 9.5 corners for 1.76 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.