June 23rd FIFA Club World Cup - Atletico Madrid VS Botafogo RJ Prediction
FIFA Club World Cup - Atletico Madrid VS Botafogo RJ
Match Time:24-06-2025 03:00 Tuesday (UTC+8)
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Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid, coached by Diego Simeone, is third in Group B with 3 points after a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and a 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders (Pablo Barrios scoring twice, Axel Witsel once) on June 19, 2025. Their form shows 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five competitive matches, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded per game. Key players include Barrios, who became the youngest player to score twice in a Club World Cup match at 22 years and 4 days, and forward Julián Álvarez, whose goal against Seattle was disallowed. Atlético’s strengths are their set-piece prowess and experience, but their defensive lapses (4 goals conceded vs. PSG) and need for a 3+ goal win to advance (due to PSG’s likely win over Seattle) are concerns. They finished third in the 2024/25 La Liga with 76 points.
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ, led by Renato Paiva, tops Group B with 6 points, having stunned the tournament with a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders (Igor Jesus scoring) and a 1-0 upset over PSG (Tiquinho Soares in the 69th minute) on June 19, 2025, at Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena. Their form is perfect, with 5 wins in their last five, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.6 goals conceded. Key players include Igor Jesus (3 goals, 1 assist in 10 matches) and Jefferson Savarino (2 goals, 1 assist). Botafogo’s strengths are their disciplined defense (3 clean sheets in 5 games) and counter-attacking pace, but injuries to Matheus Martins, Jeffinho, and Bastos weaken their squad. They need only a draw to secure a knockout spot.
Head-to-Head
Atlético Madrid and Botafogo RJ have no prior competitive meetings, making this Group B finale on June 23, 2025, at Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, at 3:00 PM ET, their first clash. Atlético’s experience against South American sides (e.g., 2-0 vs. River Plate in 2018) contrasts with Botafogo’s recent heroics against European giants like PSG.
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 1-1 Botafogo RJ
Atlético Madrid faces a near-impossible task, needing a 3+ goal victory to overtake PSG (expected to beat Seattle) and advance, with Opta giving them an 8.19% knockout chance. Botafogo, with a 100% group stage record, can secure first place with a draw, leveraging their defensive masterclass (1 corner conceded in 2 games) and Igor Jesus’ counter-attacking threat. Atlético’s set-piece strength and Barrios’ form may create chances, but their 4-0 loss to PSG exposed defensive frailties, and Botafogo’s low-scoring games (6 of 7 under 3.5 goals) suggest a tight affair. Posts on X reflect Atlético’s desperation and Botafogo’s confidence. A gritty, low-scoring game is likely, with Botafogo’s defense holding firm.
Atlético may score through Barrios or a set-piece, but Botafogo’s counter via Jesus or Savarino should earn a draw, sending them through as Group B leaders. The match, streamed free on DAZN, may see cards due to Atlético’s urgency.
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