Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Los Rojiblancos will take on the Lone Star at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Diego Simeone’s men will be determined to book their spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup. They defeated the Major League Soccer side, Seattle Sounders, by 1-3 after suffering a heavy defeat against the Champions League winner. Despite the early setback, they showed a great attitude to get their first three points in the group stage.

PSG, Atletico Madrid and Botafogo, all three of them, are in contention to book their slot for the next round. This will be the first time Atletico Madrid will lock horns against Botafogo. Los Rojiblancos faced a lot of criticism after their opening group game defeat to PSG.

Now their chances of qualifying for the next round are very slim as their goal difference is still negative. Simeone’s men will have to register a big win against the Brazilian side to make it into the knockout phase.

The Copa Libertadores winners beat the Champions League side PSG in a very close and competitive encounter, as they won by 0-1. They showed resilience and were able to stop PSG’s attack quite well. In the first game, they defeated Seattle Sounders by 2-1 and are now sitting at the top of the table.

They will be confident going into this fixture as, probability-wise, they have a greater chance of qualifying for the knockout phase. This will not be as easy a match as both teams like to play a physical game. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: California, USA
• Stadium: Rose Bowl
• Date: Tuesday, 24 June
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM IST
• Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos
• VAR: In Use

Form

Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-L

Botafogo (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine striker had a great first season with Atletico Madrid, even though his team didn’t win any trophies this season. He has impressed everyone with his performance in his first season, and surely he has adapted to Simone’s tactics very well.

Alvarez is a striker who runs on the pitch throughout the game and likes to press high without the ball. He is someone who doesn’t need many opportunities to score and is able to make a difference in the match. This season, he played 47 games in which he scored 24 goals and provided five assists.

Ready to shine. pic.twitter.com/0xgefXvquH

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) June 19, 2025

Igor Jesus (Botafogo)

Jesus’s playing style showcases his ability to combine physicality with technical skills, with his high work rate and awareness blending well to make him influential both in and out of possession. The Brazilian is a great dribbler and has decent core strength to hold up the ball very well against strong opponents. He provides relief for the team by allowing his teammates time to move closer and support the buildup.

Jesus is highly mobile and excels at playing as a pivot, both near and away from the penalty area. As a centre-forward, his ability to exploit space behind the opposition team’s backline makes him a very lethal player on the pitch. This season, he has played 23 games, in which he scored seven goals and provided one assist.

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid win 40% of halftimes, Botafogo win 33%.
• This will be the first ever meeting between these two sides
• Botafogo’s performance in the last five games is better than Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – This fixture to end in a draw – 11/4 by Unibet
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Gimenez is doubtful as he suffered a knock in the last game; apart from him, all the players are fit to play the game on Tuesday for Atletico.

Bastos, Martins, Jeffinho and Hugo are all injured for Botafogo and will not be available for the upcoming clash against Los Rojiblancos. The rest of the squad is fit to play.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time both teams will face each other in a competitive fixture

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Witsel, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Barrios; Sorloth, Alvarez

Botafogo Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

John (GK); Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Telles; Allan, Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Jesus, Savarino

Match Prediction

Despite Botafogo’s win against the UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, getting points against Los Rojiblancos won’t be an easy task. Both teams are aiming to qualify for the next round. This will be a very competitive and close fixture for sure. Most probably, this match will end in a draw.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Botafogo

Telecast

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