Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the FIFA Club World Cup match.
Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo face off in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage, with both sides having opened the tournament with wins. The French team cruised past Club Atlético de Madrid, while Botafogo narrowly defeated Seattle Sounders FC. Another victory would see PSG book their place in the knockout round with a game to spare.
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain are enjoying an excellent run of form. Under Luis Enrique, the team have won their last five matches with a combined scoreline of 19:2. In their first group game, they dismantled Club Atlético de Madrid (4:0), scoring twice in each half, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia providing two assists. The squad features a blend of emerging prospects and elite international talent — their last 12 goals have come from seven different players. As a result, high-scoring matches have become a regular feature. Each of their last seven fixtures has seen Total Over 2.5 goals.
Botafogo
Despite their winning start, Botafogo showed defensive vulnerabilities. They edged Seattle Sounders FC (2:1) but conceded 2.20 xG. In their past nine matches across the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup, the team have managed just two clean sheets. Under Renato Paiva, the Brazilians are on a four-match winning streak, scoring seven goals in the process and surpassing Total Over 2.5 goals on two occasions.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain have made an impressive start to the FIFA Club World Cup and are well placed to top their group. Another high-scoring contest is expected against Botafogo. Few teams are equipped to cope with the attacking firepower of Paris Saint-Germain, and they are tipped to win in another match likely to feature Total Over 2.5 goals.
