Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo RJ

Match preview for Paris Saint-Germain v botafogo

Two of the Club World Cup’s Early Pace-Setters Go Head-To-Head at the Iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Thursday, as European Champions Paris Saint-Germain Face Off Against South American Kings Botafogo in A Top-Of-The-Table Clash in Group B.

PSG Arrival in the United States Riding A Wave of Momentum and Made A Stament in Their Tournament Opener by Dismantling Atletico Madrid 4-0.

Botafogo, Meanwhile, Edged Past Seattle Sounders to Secure Three Vital Points, Setting Up A Crucial Encounter Between the Group’s Frontrunners.

With Both Sides Already Off the Mark, Victory for EITHER TEAM COULD ALL But Confirm Their Place in the KNOCKOUT STAGES OF THE COMPETITION.

Eyes Fixed on the Next Match: Botafogo ⚔️#Fifacwc pic.twitter.com/es0hwh5ly4

-Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) June 16, 2025

Team News for Paris Saint-Germain v botafogo

PSG Are Set to Be Boosted by the Return of Bradley Barcola, Who is Recovering from a minor knee injury. The French Winger Will Be in Content to Start, potentialy rotating with teenage sensation desire gue.

Ousmane Dembele Remains Sidelined as he continues individual Recovery work for a muscle Issue, Making It Unlikely The Ballon d’Or Nominee Will Feature.

In Attack, Khvicha KVaratskhelia and Goncalo Ramos are expected to keep their places after impressive showings, with kvaratskhelia involved in Two of Psg’s Four Goals Last Time Out.

Botafogo, who might adopt a more conservative Tactical Approach Against Psg’s Firepower, Could Make Changes from the win over Seattle.

Gonzalo Mastriani May Drop to the bench, eSpecially if Cuiabano is passed fit Following A Back Injury.

Arthur Cabral and Joaquin Correa, Both Signed Just Before the Tournament, Are in Consequent But Correa is Still Working Tow Full Fitness and May Not Be Risked.

Injuries have ruled out Jeffinho and Matheus Martins, Limiting Renato Paiva’s Options in Attack.

Training Day on the west coast of the United States. Let’s go to this, stove! 💪⚽️ #Vamosbotafogo #Fifacwc #TakeltTotheworld

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– Botafogo FR (@botafogo) June 18, 2025

Expedted line-up for Paris Saint-Germain v botafogo

Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Doue

Botfogo John; Vitinho, Wedge, Barboza, Such; GREGORE, Freitas; Arthur, Savarino, Cuiabano; Jesus

How to watch Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo: TV Channel, Online Stream

Paris Saint-Germain v botafogo will kick-off at 2am on friday morning in the uk. The game will be free to stream online through dazn.

The stats for Paris Saint-Germain v botafogo

• PSG Are Undefeated in Their Last 12 games
• WON THEIR LAST 3 matches With a combined scoreline of 12-0
• Kept 5 Clean Sheets Conseiscive In All Competitions
• KHVICHA KVAratskhelia has been 5 Goal Contributions In His Last 3 Appearances
• First French Club to Play A Competitive Fixture Against A Non-European Team
• Botafogo have won 4 Consecration Matches Coming into this game
• Won 9 of their last 12 In All Competitions Matches
• Igor Jesus has scored his last 3 Goals with Headers
• Jefferson Savarino was the club’s Top scorer in the 2024 League Season with 8 Goals

Prediction

While Botafogo have done well so far they’ll need a near-flawless performance to take anything from a Paris Saint-Germain Side in Red-Hot Form.

The Brazilian Club Showed Some Vulnerabilitities in Their Narrow Win Over Seattle, and if Those Resurface, Psg Are Likely To Punish them.

Prediction: PSG 4-0 Botafogo