Match preview for Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo
Two of the Membership World Cup’s early pace-setters go head-to-head on the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Thursday, as European champions Paris Saint-Germain face off towards South American kings Botafogo in a top-of-the-table conflict in Group B.
PSG arrived in the USA driving a wave of momentum and made a press release of their event opener by dismantling Atletico Madrid 4-0.
Botafogo, in the meantime, edged previous Seattle Sounders to safe three important factors, organising a vital encounter between the group’s frontrunners.
With each side already off the mark, victory for both crew might all however affirm their place within the knockout levels of the competitors.
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) June 16, 2025
Group information for Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo
PSG are set to be boosted by the return of Bradley Barcola, who’s recovering from a minor knee damage. The French winger shall be in competition to begin, doubtlessly rotating with teenage sensation Want Doue.
Ousmane Dembele stays sidelined as he continues particular person restoration work for a muscle challenge, making it unlikely the Ballon d’Or nominee will characteristic.
In assault, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Goncalo Ramos are anticipated to maintain their locations after spectacular showings, with Kvaratskhelia concerned in two of PSG’s 4 objectives final outing.
Botafogo, who may undertake a extra conservative tactical strategy towards PSG’s firepower, might make modifications from the win over Seattle.
Gonzalo Mastriani might drop to the bench, particularly if Cuiabano is handed match following a again damage.
Arthur Cabral and Joaquin Correa, each signed simply earlier than the event, are in competition however Correa remains to be working towards full health and is probably not risked.
Accidents have dominated out Jeffinho and Matheus Martins, limiting Renato Paiva’s choices in assault.
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— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) June 18, 2025
Anticipated line-ups for Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Doue
Botafogo John; Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano; Jesus
Tips on how to watch Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo: TV channel, on-line stream
Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo will kick-off at 2am on Friday morning within the UK. The sport shall be free to stream on-line via DAZN.
The stats for Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo
- PSG are undefeated of their final 12 matches
- Gained their final 3 matches with a mixed scoreline of 12-0
- Saved 5 consecutive clear sheets in all competitions
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has 5 objective contributions in his final 3 appearances
- First French membership to play a aggressive fixture towards a non-European crew
- Botafogo have received 4 consecutive matches coming into this sport
- Gained 9 of their final 12 matches in all competitions
- Igor Jesus has scored his final 3 objectives with headers
- Jefferson Savarino was the membership’s prime scorer within the 2024 league season with 8 objectives
Prediction
Whereas Botafogo have executed properly to this point they’ll want a near-flawless efficiency to take something from a Paris Saint-Germain facet in red-hot kind.
The Brazilian membership confirmed some vulnerabilities of their slender win over Seattle, and if these resurface, PSG are more likely to punish them.
Prediction: PSG 4-0 Botafogo
