The Matchday 3 encounter of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Atletico Madrid (Spain) and Botafogo (Brazil) will be held on June 23 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, USA. Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atletico Madrid
The Spaniards bounced back from a heavy defeat to PSG in the first round by defeating Seattle 3-1 in their last match. These three points helped Diego Simeone's side level with PSG in the Group B standings. To advance to the playoffs, Atletico must not only beat the Brazilians but also improve their goal difference. Notably, Atletico has won 7 of their last 9 official international matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 14 of Atletico's last 15 UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup matches.
- The team has conceded in 6 of their last 7 games in these tournaments.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 14 of Atletico's last 15 UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid (3-4-3)
Jan Oblak – Jose Maria Gimenez, Javi Galan, Robin Le Normand – Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Koke – Alexander Sorloth, Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone.
Botafogo
The Brazilians caused a sensation by defeating PSG 1-0 in the last round. With two wins, Renato Paiva's team leads Group B, and they only need a draw in the upcoming match to advance to the Round of 16. The team is on a five-match winning streak in the Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup.
- Botafogo has not conceded more than two goals in 7 of their last 8 official international matches.
- The Brazilians have not drawn in their last 12 matches in the Copa Libertadores and Club World Cup (8 wins, 4 losses).
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches in these tournaments.
Predicted lineup for Botafogo (4-4-2)
John Victor – Alex Telles, Vitinho, Jair Cunha, Alexander Barbosa – Allan Marques Loureiro, Gregory, Marlon Freitas, Leo Arthur – Jefferson Savarino, Igor Jesus.
Referee
Cesar Ramos (Mexico)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 19;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 50%.
Match Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo
The Spaniards find themselves in a tough spot. Atletico needs to win and score as many goals as possible. Diego Simeone's team will have to push forward, leaving gaps in their defense. However, the team's defense lacks reliability, having conceded 5 goals in this tournament already. Moreover, Atletico has kept only one clean sheet in their last seven UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup matches.
The Brazilians are unlikely to take risks. Renato Paiva's side can comfortably sit back and defend the draw, which would see them top the group and advance to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Botafogo is free to launch counterattacks, and in such a scenario, the South Americans could punish Atletico. The club has no issues with scoring, having found the net in 6 of their last 7 official international matches. In the last round, Botafogo even scored against PSG, who had not conceded for 336 minutes.
My prediction: Botafogo Individual Total Over 0.5
