The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opens with a historic showdown as Botafogo travel to face Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field on 16 June , marking the first competitive meeting between a Brazilian club and MLS outfit since 1998.
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Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders prediction: Samba power to reign supreme
Key Stats
- Botafogo have won each of their last three matches by a one-goal margin.
- The Fogao are the reigning CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions.
- Seattle Sounders are one of the three MLS teams in the expanded competition.
- The Sounders have lost just once in their last 15 matches at Lumen Field (W9, D5).
Correct score prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Seattle Sounders
History ignites at the Lumen Field as Botafogo and Seattle Sounders collide in the FIFA Club World Cup’s inaugural Brazil-USA showdown. The Brazilian Serie A champions arrive in hot form, ready to upset the odds in Group B featuring European royalty Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.
Renato Paiva’s men will be smelling blood against a wounded Seattle side still reeling from consecutive league defeats. Both clubs come into the tournament juggling domestic duties, and we envision the hosts getting the better of the MLS hosts by the narrowest of margins in this clash.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Botafogo
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.2%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As one of the four Brazilian teams in this year’s competition, Botafogo have all it takes to make it through the group stages, although the odds are stacked against them against other big guns. However, not against Seattle, with strong 19/20 (1.95) odds favouring the Rio De Janeiro team.
Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders will focus on this clash as a must-win encounter before they face Atletico or PSG. Despite their home advantage, bookmakers price the hosts as underdogs. Backed by odds of 29/10 (3.90), the Sounds have a 25.6% probability of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
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Most recent H2Hs: Maiden meeting
Botafogo and Seattle Sounders open their H2H account against each other at Lumen Field. The last time a Brazilian side met a team from the USA, D.C. United beat Vasco da Gama 2-1 over two legs in the 1998 Copa Interamericana.
Botafogo preview: Reinforcements ready to make the difference
FIFA’s unique transfer window situation allowed Botafogo to reel in reinforcements ahead of the esteemed tournament. However, they still miss out on a few players: Joaquin Correa, Cuiabano, Jeffinho and Matheus Martins are all questionable.
Predicted lineup: John (GK), Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles, Gregore, Freitas, Artur, Savarino, Rodriguez & Jesus
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Settle Sounders preview: Can they surprise the hosts?
Brian Schmetzer has a few concerns on his hands, with Jordan Morris perhaps ruled out after a hamstring injury. Yeimar Gomez Andrade and Kim Kee-Hee could also miss the clash.
Predicted lineup: Frei (GK), A. Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Tolo, Vargas, C. Roldan, De la Vega, Rusnak, Kent & Ferreira
USA MLS 11/05/25
W
Houston Dynamo
1
Seattle Sounders
3
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
St. Louis City SC
1
Seattle Sounders
4
USA MLS 27/04/25
D
Colorado Rapids
1
Seattle Sounders
1
USA MLS 19/04/25
W
Nashville SC
0
Seattle Sounders
3
USA MLS 13/04/25
W
FC Dallas
0
Seattle Sounders
1
Player to watch: Artur
With five goal contributions in his last five appearances (G3, A2), including two winners against Santos and Estudiantes, Artur is a surefire threat in the final third for the Sounders backline to deal with.