The match is the second game for both teams in Group B of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is a new tournament that has 32 teams from six different confederations.
Match Prediction
Atletico Madrid is representing European football and they qualified through UEFA’s four-year coefficient rankings, finishing as the fifth-best ranked team that was eligible. This is their first time in the competition after they reached the Champions League final in 2016.
Botafogo RJ got their place as the champions of the 2024 Copa Libertadores, where they beat Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the final. This is their second time in the tournament after they made it to the quarter-finals in 2024.
As of June 23, 2025, before today’s matches, the current Group B standings show Botafogo RJ in the lead with 6 points, while PSG and Atletico Madrid both have 3 points (PSG is ahead because of goal difference), and Seattle Sounders have 0 points. This shows how competitive the group is, and today’s matches will help decide who moves on to the knockout stages.
23.06.2025 21:00
FIFA Club World Cup – Round 3
Atl. Madrid vs Botafogo RJ
Atletico Madrid: Their adventure in the Club World Cup began with a tough 4-0 loss to PSG, showing some weaknesses in defense. However, they recovered well with a 3-1 victory against Seattle Sounders, where Pablo Barrios scored two goals. This indicates they have strong offensive skills, especially with Antoine Griezmann eager to play more and Clement Lenglet coming back from suspension. Their recent performance in La Liga and European matches also highlights their experience, averaging 2.03 goals per game this season.
Botafogo RJ: This Brazilian team has been really impressive, starting off with a 2-1 victory against Seattle and surprising PSG with a 1-0 win. They have a solid defense and are great at attacking. They have a special talent for beating teams that are ranked higher than them. Even though they don’t have as much international experience as Atletico, they are still a tough team to face.
The prediction is that both teams will score. Atletico Madrid, showing they are the favorites, need to win and have been playing well lately, while Botafogo has also been performing strongly. Experts, betting odds, and stats all suggest this outcome, indicating that both teams are likely to score, which should make the match really exciting.
Our prediction:
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Odds:1.80
Published: 23.06.2025 09:58
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How the Teams Might Line Up:
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defense: Javi Galán, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, Marcos Llorente
Midfield: Koke, Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovanni Simeone
Forwards: Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth
Botafogo RJ (4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: John Victor
Defense: Alex Telles, Adryelson Barboza, Joaquim Cunha, Vitinho
Midfield: Allan, Artur Guimaraes, Jefferson Savarino, Gregore, Marlon Freitas
Forward: Igor Jesus
Players Who Won’t Play:
Atletico Madrid:
No players sidelined
Botafogo RJ:
Bastos (Injured)
Hugo (Injured)
Marcelo Martins (Injured)
Jeffinho (Injured)