Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Club World Cup Prediction (June 16, 2025)

On June 16, 2025, at 19:00 WIB, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders will face off in the first round of the Club World Cup at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, USA. The Brazilian visitors, Botafogo, are considered the favorites for this match. Let’s see if the home advantage will boost Seattle’s confidence and provide a prediction for the game.

Botafogo

The “Winners” — Botafogo’s nickname — had a somewhat shaky start to their season. Out of 11 matches played, they have won only 5, currently placing eighth in the Brazilian league table. However, recently Botafogo has gained momentum, losing just 1 of their last 8 games across all competitions. That loss came in the second leg of the Brazil Cup against Capital, where Botafogo had won the first leg 4-0 and could afford to field a rotated squad.

Botafogo boasts a solid defense, conceding only 8 goals in 11 league matches. The Rio de Janeiro side is also tactically versatile, having used different formations in their last three games: 4-3-3, 4-5-1, and 4-2-3-1. This indicates the coaching staff’s efforts to adapt their tactics to each opponent individually.

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders will be playing on their home turf, which clearly gives them an added boost of confidence. However, their current MLS season form is not very impressive.

Seattle currently sits sixth in the Western Conference table. After 18 matches, they have a goal tally of 25 scored and 25 conceded. This suggests a relatively effective attack but noticeable defensive weaknesses. Their last two matches ended in losses against the conference leaders—2-3 vs Minnesota and 0-3 vs Vancouver.

Statistics & Head-to-Head

There is no prior meeting between these teams. This will be their first official encounter.

Prediction

In the Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders match, we expect the home side will struggle to produce an effective attacking display. Seattle has been inconsistent against strong opponents, while Botafogo emphasizes solid defensive organization.

Therefore, the recommended bet is Seattle Sounders under 1 individual goal with odds of 1.55.