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

No MLS side has ever won the Club World Cup.

Botafogo are all set to go head-to-head against the Seattle Sounders in the group stage fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 edition. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Lumen Field.

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A side Botafogo are one of the known clubs of the Brazilian region. Although they have not been able to come up with the best performances this season, Botafogo will have a chance to shine on the world stage now. It is not going to be an easy contest for them against the Sounders.

🔥👍🏼 #VamosBOTAFOGO #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld 📸 Vítor Silva/BFR pic.twitter.com/cjcJVMwJaY

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) June 12, 2025

The Major League Soccer side will be looking to begin things on a positive note. The Seattle Sounders might come in with some pressure as they have lost their last couple of matches. They received a thrashing at the hands of the Vancouver Whitecaps in their last match, courtesy of a poor performance by the Sounders all across the field.

Kick-off:

• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Stadium: Lumen Field
• Date: Monday, June 16
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 IST/ 03:00 GMT [Sunday, June 15: 22:00 ET/ 19:00 PT]
• Referee: Glenn Nyberg
• VAR: In use

Form:

Botafogo: D-L-W-W-W

Seattle Sounders: D-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Artur Guimaraes (Botafogo)

In 10 Brazilian Serie A matches, Artur Guimaraes has five goal involvements. The 27-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front. Artur has come up with some consistent performances in the last few games.

He can lead the attack from the sides, making it difficult for the opponent’s defence.

𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑯𝑼𝑹 𝑪𝑨𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑰𝑵 𝑫𝑨 𝑯𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑬 🖤🤍Caiu bem demais a #GloriosaCamisa no meu novo escolhido! 🔥9️⃣8️⃣ #VamosBOTAFOGO 📸 Vítor Silva/BFR pic.twitter.com/pbOw5ahVwv

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) June 12, 2025

Albert Rusnak (Seattle Sounders)

Albert Rusnak will have a crucial role to be in for the Seattle Sounders. He will have to help his side in dominating the midfield areas, which will help them keep the ball to themselves. Rusnak can create chances for his fellow teammates in the attacking front, which is likely to become an issue for the opponent’s defence.

He has 10 goal involvements in 17 league games this season.

Match Facts

• Botafogo are on a three-match winning streak.
• Seattle Sounders are on a two-match losing run.
• This will be the first ever meeting between the two teams.

Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Betting Tips and Odds

• Botafogo to win @19/20 William Hill
• Artur to score @13/2 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

The Brazilian club are ready with all their players fit for action.

Seattle Sounders will be without the services of Jordan Morris, Kee Hee Kim, Paul Arriola, Stuart Russell Hawkins and Yeimar Gomez as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Botafogo won: 0

Seattle Sounders won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

John (GK); Vitinho, Paula, David, Telles; Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Jesus, Rodriguez; Mastriani

Seattle Sounders predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Frei (GK); Alex Roldan, Ragen, Bell, Tolo; Vargas, Cristian Roldan; De la Vega, Rusnak, Kent; Ferreira

Match Prediction

It is going to be an important match for both sides as they will be looking for a positive start here. Botafogo are likely to emerge as the winning team against the Seattle Sounders FC in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 clash.

Prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Seattle Sounders

Telecast Details

Worldwide: DAZN

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