PSG is considered the number 1 candidate for the championship of the tournament - Photo: AFP
PSG will face Botafogo in the second match of Group B of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at 8:00 a.m. on June 20.
The French representative just had a successful opening match when they easily defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0. Meanwhile, Botafogo also had a 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders.
The reigning Champions League champions are still on a completely different level compared to Botafogo. PSG is valued at 1.02 billion euros by Transfermarkt, about 14 times higher than their opponent's 73.5 million euros.
PSG's strength was proven with a 4-0 victory over a formidable European opponent, Atletico Madrid. Coach Luis Enrique's team is proving why they are the number 1 candidate for the championship.
Meanwhile, Botafogo also got 3 points but their 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders was not really convincing. The Brazilian representative allowed their opponent from MLS to create many dangerous opportunities.
Bookmakers also predict that PSG's winning rate is up to 89.7%, while Botafogo's figure is only 2.3%.
At the same time, the expected goals (xG) index further clarifies the predicted match situation: PSG is expected to score an average of 3.05 goals/match, while Botafogo is only 0.35 goals.
PSG is given a handicap of 0.75 goals by bookmakers over Botafogo for the whole match (first half is 0.75). The over/under ratio is quite light at only 3.25 for the whole match (1.25 first half).
Experts say a "goal-heavy" scenario is very likely. In the last 5 matches, PSG's matches have averaged 4.2 goals/match. With Botafogo's not-so-solid defense, a big win for the French team is entirely possible.
Botafogo (blue shirt) is not a worthy opponent for PSG - Photo: REUTERS
Meanwhile, it is likely that this match will have less than 9 corners. In the last 5 matches, PSG achieved an average of 8.6 corners/match and Botafogo achieved 8.2 corners/match.
With the strongest squad, coach Luis Enrique will likely field the optimal lineup to quickly resolve the match, thereby winning a ticket to the knockout round.
With attacking stars like Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos and Desire Doue up front supported by a dynamic midfield of Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz, PSG are expected to completely control the game and create suffocating pressure right from the start.
Expected lineup:
PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.
Botafogo: Victor; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Savarino, Gregore, Freitas, Guimaraes; Jesus, Mastriani.
Prediction: PSG win 2-0 in the first half and 4-0 on aggregate.
THANH DINH
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/du-doan-ti-so-fifa-club-world-cup-2025-psg-thang-de-dai-gia-brazil-20250619163131369.htm
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