PSG vs Botafogo: Preview, Prediction & How To Watch

PSG is set to face Brazilian side Botafogo in their second Club World Cup game.
Paris Saint-Germain FC v Club Atletico de Madrid: Group B - FIFA Club World Cup 2025
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PSG play in their second game of the club world cup against Brazilian club Botafogo. It is hard to tell how seriously the club is going to take the tournament as they were crowned champions of Europe at the end of May.

This was the trophy the club has wanted the most since the Qatari takeover in 2012. They are facing a Botafogo side who also won their first group stage game against the MLS side Seattle Sounders.

Expect Botafogo to take this competition more seriously as they rarely get the chance to play opponents as good as PSG. However, the can't exert all their energy on the game against the European champions as they play Atletico Madrid a few days later.

Here's our preview of PSG vs Botafogo in the club world cup.

PSG vs Botafogo: Preview, Prediction & Lineups

When is kick off? Friday 20th June, 2025

Where is it played? Rose Bowl Stadium

What time is kick-off? 02:00 a.m.

Referee: Drew Fischer

How to watch PSG vs Botafogo on TV? DAZN (UK) and (USA)

PSG team news:

Ousmane Dembele is unlikely to feature as he is dealing with a muscular injury that he picked up on international duty with France. Luis Enrique will not miss Dembele as he has a ready made replacement in Bradley Barcola who has overcome a minor knee problem. The only real question is whether the club will want to take the tournament seriously as there is the world cup next summer.

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

Botafogo team news:

Botafogo is not as fortunate as PSG in relation to injuries. Cuiabano is touch and go as he recovers from a back problem and Mattheus Martins and Jeffinho won't feature.

Botafogo possible starting lineup: John; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano; Jesus

Prediction: PSG 2-0 Botafogo

As Les Parisiens are European champions, they will be strong favourites not just for this game but for the competition. To make matters even worse for Botafogo, they will not be at full strength as they are dealing with injuries. As a result, it would be hard for anyone to look past a relatively comfortable PSG victory. The only concern for Luis Enrique ahead of the game is whether the players want to take the tournament seriously. If they don't take it seriously, then there is every chance PSG could be stunned by the Brazilian side.

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