Brazilian side Botafogo play MLS outfit Seattle Sounders on Monday from 03:00 GMT. Flashscore's sports writer Frank Monkhouse previews the Group B match from Lumen Field, giving his predictions.
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Botafogo v Seattle Sounders tips
Both teams to score @ 10/11 (bet365)
Both score and Botafogo win @ 13/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Action continues in the US
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues into the new week with three matches scheduled for Monday. We open the show at Lumen Field, Seattle, where local team, the Sounders, play Brazilian hopefuls Botafogo.
The pair share Group B with the newly crowned UEFA Champions League winners PSG and Spanish La Liga big guns Atletico Madrid. That cranks up the pressure on both Botafogo and Seattle, who appreciate the importance of getting off to a winning start.
Which side will claim all three points? You can have your say now at the leading online sportsbooks, including bet365, which offer a long list of pre-match and live betting odds, promotions, and enhanced odds.
Here's the full 2025 Club World Cup schedule, including kick-off times.
Brazilians are on fire
Brazilian club Botafogo arrive in Seattle following a successful season. Fire won the 2024 Copa Libertadores, South America's most respected club football competition. They also scooped the Brazilian Serie A, ensuring there's confidence in the camp. Will they carry their form onto the world stage in their first Club World Cup appearance?
Renato Paiva's team recently beat Ceará by the odd goal in five, demonstrating their attacking prowess but reminding followers of their fragility at the back. Botafogo has skill and style in abundance, but they also have plenty of fighting spirit. They recently beat Santos and De Chile 1-0, but will need plenty more of that character.
Tip: Both score and Botafogo win @ 13/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Botafogo wins the match, but Seattle scores at least one goal, you'll land the profits.
Sounders enjoy home advantage
Seattle Sounders enjoy home advantage with their impressive Lumen Field providing the backdrop for this match. You may recall the Seattle Sounders winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League. They also boast competition experience, having featured in this tournament back in 2022. Will that help tip the balance in their favour?
The Sounders' three-game unbeaten run ended on the opening day of the month when they fell to a narrow defeat against Minnesota in the MLS. In a high-scoring affair, Seattle conceded three goals in seven second-half minutes, ensuring a late fightback counted for nothing.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1/1 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need three or more goals scored by both teams combined to win the bet.
Rely on the specials
The opening round of games from a major tournament is notoriously difficult to predict. Teams are finding their feet; some are weary from travel, and others are adjusting to the time zone. And then you have a wide range of tactics, game plans and playing styles thrown into the mix. Some managers are cagey, concentrating on not losing the game rather than trying to win.
Given the unpredictability of early group fixtures at this level, you may prefer to avoid picking sides. There's a lot going on, and much more than the match-winner betting. Study the stats, browse the specials and decide on a market that fits your research.
Expect goals
The both teams to score option is always popular as bettors have a simple question: will both teams find the net at least once during the game, or will at least one side draw a blank? You click yes or no and take the odds offered by your bookmaker.
When searching for a bet that avoids picking a winner, I couldn't ignore the fact that Botafogo scored five goals in their previous three starts, conceding two in their most recent game. Seattle scored four in the same period but leaked three. With the pair boasting quality in attack, weakness in defence, and nerves playing a major part, I'm picking both teams to score.
Aim higher
Having backed both teams to score, we're happy to push our luck a little further. The both score and win market challenges you to predict both teams will score and which side will win the match.
With Botafogo's big-match experience, winning form in the Copa Libertadores, and the latest Brazilian Serie A gong, I'm picking them to win an entertaining match. A 2-1 final score or better would suit Botafogo fans and our followers.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 10/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Botafogo and Seattle to score at least one goal each.
Players to watch
Having picked a high-scoring match in this Group B showdown, let's see which names are the most likely to provide the goals.
Former Manchester City player Albert Rusnak is often the driving force behind the Seattle Sounders' success. The 30-year-old attacking midfielder from the Czech Republic bagged his latest goal in a 1-0 win over Dallas, just six days after netting first in a 1-1 draw with Portland.
Botafogo's midfielder Artur has hit the goal trail at exactly the right time for his team. The talented Brazilian scored in three of his last five games. He hit the net in a 4-0 win over Internacional, in a 3-2 win over Estudiantes, and helped his employers beat Santos 1-0.
Botafogo v Seattle odds
Botafogo to win @ 3/4 (bet365)
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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