FIFA Club World Cup: Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders Picks — Tense Encounter Set for Lumen Field (Jun 15)

MLS side Seattle Sounders will kick off their inaugural FIFA Club World Cup campaign on home soil. However, a daunting prospect awaits them, with fixtures against European giants Atletico Madrid and PSG to come in Group B.

A winning start will enhance their prospects, but the Sounders face a challenging rival in the form of the 2024 Copa Libertadores winners. Botafogo are one of the most talented teams in Brazil, and they could be one of the leading lights for the continent of South America this summer.

Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders Overview

Odds

Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders Head-to-Head Record

The Seattle Sounders will collide with Botafogo for the first time in their history on Sunday.

Key Stats

• Botafogo have recorded wins in their last three matches, with their latest success coming against Ceara on June 5.
• Seattle Sounders have suffered back-to-back defeats in the MLS, which includes a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Vancouver on Sunday.

Botafogo Team News

The Brazilians will be without two key forwards for this Club World Cup opener on Sunday. Matheus Martins and Jeffinho have both been ruled out. However, new signing Joaquin Correa could feature in Seattle.

Possible Lineup

John (GK); Vitinho, J. Cunha, D. R, A. Telles, Gregore, M. Freitas, J. Correa, I. Jesus, Artur, G. Mastriani

Seattle Sounders Team News

Jordan Morris could be fit enough to return to the squad for the Sounders on Sunday. However, Yeimar Gomez and Paul Arriola both remain unavailable for the MLS club.

Possible Lineup

S. Frei (GK); A. Roldan, K. Kim, J. Bell, N. Tolo, C. Roldan, O. Vargas, P. Rothrock, A. Rusnak, R. Kent, J. Ferreira

Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders Picks

It would be a major concern that the Seattle Sounders bring no winning form into this daunting Club World Cup group stage campaign.

On the other hand, Botafogo have oozed class in their domestic outings leading up to the start of the competition this summer. Therefore, it is challenging to oppose the Brazilian club, despite the fact that the Sounders have home field advantage.