FIFA Club World Cup: PSG vs Botafogo Picks — European Champions to Flex their Muscles? (Jun 19)

The 2024-25 season has been an all-conquering one for PSG, as they won the treble. Their dominance across Europe was showcased following a 5-0 win in the Champions League final against Inter Milan.

Luis Enrique’s side will be one of the leading chances in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, and they will be expected to finish top of the Group B standings.

Botafogo will present an interesting challenge on Thursday evening, and they come into this fixture after winning each of their last three in Brazil.

PSG vs. Botafogo Overview

Odds

PSG vs. Botafogo Head-to-Head Record

Key Stats

• PSG are playing in the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in their history this summer.
• Botafogo have excellent tournament prowess, winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time in 2024.

PSG Team News

Ousmane Dembele is in a race against time to prove his fitness. The forward could be rested ahead of bigger challenges later this summer.

Possible Lineup

G. Donnarumma (GK); A. Hakimi, Marquinhos, W. Pacho, N. Mendes, J. Neves, F. Ruiz, Vitinha, D. Doue, K. Kvaratskhelia, B. Barcola

Botafogo Team News

Brazilian club Botafogo have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this showdown with PSG on Thursday evening.

Possible Lineup

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

PSG vs. Botafogo Picks

PSG’s dominant form in the final third of the field will be a major concern for their Brazilian rivals this week.

The Parisians may be without Dembele for this group stage clash, but the ability of their forwards to run into space will create significant issues for their opponents.

For that reason, a win for PSG looks like the most likely outcome.