Get ready for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group B showdown as Botafogo v Seattle Sounders FC takes centre stage on Monday, 16 June 2025. The clash kicks off at 04:00 CEST para los telespectadores de Italia, Alemania, Francia y España, y en 03:00 BST in the UK. Nigerian fans can catch every moment live at 03:00 WAT. The venue? The iconic Lumen Field in Seattle, where an electric atmosphere always awaits.
Both sets of supporters will be out in force as South American flair meets North American grit. With Botafogo fresh from lifting the 2024 Copa Libertadores and Seattle Sounders eager to prove their MLS pedigree on the world stage, this fixture promises entertainment, drama and pulsating action right from the first whistle.
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Botafogo arrive as one of Brazil’s heavyweights, having clinched their first Copa Libertadores title in 2024 and following up a domestic league triumph. Their blend of tactical discipline and attacking verve has made them a force in South American football, and they’ll be aiming to carry that momentum into the Club World Cup.
On the flip side, the Seattle Sounders FC have cemented themselves among MLS’s elite over the past decade. Regular playoff contenders and champions on multiple occasions, the Sounders boast a high-energy press and quick transitions. Playing at home should give them a significant boost as they look to upset the Brazilian giants.
Nuestras previsiones
This match has all the ingredients for a close, hard-fought encounter. Botafogo’s South American pedigree suggests they’ll control possession and probe for openings, but Seattle’s home advantage and relentless work rate mean they won’t be easy to break down.
We predict a tight battle that could very well end level after 90 minutes, with both sides cautious not to leave gaps at the back. An under-2.5 goals market or both teams to score appears attractive. If forced to pick a winner, we lean slightly towards Botafogo edging it late, but expect a contest decided by fine margins.
