The Matchday 1 clash of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between PSG (France) and Atletico Madrid (Spain) will take place on June 15 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, USA. PSG vs. Atletico Madrid: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
PSG
The Parisians received an invitation to the Club World Cup even before they won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. Notably, PSG achieved the most significant victory in the final of this tournament (5-0). The team also won the national championship for the fourth consecutive time. Luis Enrique's side is in excellent form, having not lost in 8 of their last 10 official matches (7 wins, 1 draw), with losses during this period occurring when the team rotated their squad. After such a stunning season, bookmakers rank PSG as the second favorites for the tournament, behind Real Madrid.
Forward Ousmane Dembele shared the title of top scorer in the past Ligue 1 season and set a record for goal contributions among French club players in the Champions League (8 goals, 4 assists).
- The team has won 10 of their last 12 Champions League games (2 losses).
- The French side has scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 12 Champions League matches.
- PSG has not conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 encounters in the top European tournament.
Predicted lineup for PSG (4-3-3)
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Nuno Mendes, William Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi – Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves – Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Goncalo Ramos.
Forward Ousmane Dembele will miss the group stage due to injury.
Atletico Madrid
The Spanish club has never won the UEFA Champions League, but they have reached the knockout stages in 6 of the last 7 editions of the tournament. In La Liga, Atletico fought for the title until the end but ultimately finished third. Nevertheless, Diego Simeone's unique team is capable of being a standout in their debut Club World Cup. In the most prestigious European tournament, the Spaniards have won 6 of their last 7 matches (1 loss).
During the current transfer window, the club signed defender Clement Lenglet. Notably, two new forwards, Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth, scored 17 and 20 goals respectively in the last La Liga season.
- The team's scoring streak in the Champions League extends to 8 matches.
- Both opponents scored in 6 of Atletico's last 8 Champions League matches.
- The club has not drawn in this European competition for 17 matches (12 wins, 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid (4-4-2)
Jan Oblak – Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, Jose Maria Gimenez, Robin Le Normand – Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Giuliano Simeone, Samuel Lino – Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez.
Referee
Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 15%.
Match Prediction: PSG vs. Atletico Madrid
The opponents met in the last Champions League edition. Early in the group stage, the Spaniards took advantage of PSG's tough start and defeated the French side 2-1, scoring the decisive goal in added time. However, Luis Enrique's team made history afterward. PSG won the tournament, setting several records along the way. The team displayed excellent quality of play and deservedly claimed the title. Having gained tremendous confidence, the club is unlikely to allow Atletico to defeat them again.
The Parisians are known for their bright and high-scoring football, and even the loss of Ousmane Dembele is unlikely to significantly affect the team's attacking potential. The French side has scored at least twice in 9 of their last 12 Champions League matches.
The Spaniards also look good in attack, but Atletico's defense, once renowned for its reliability, now seems less impenetrable. Atletico has conceded during regulation time in 12 of their last 14 Champions League matches.
Considering these facts, my prediction is: PSG will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals
