Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo: Free Club World Cup tips, predictions, where to watch and bet builder

After a bruising 4-0 loss to PSG, Atleti bounced back with a 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders to keep their qualification hopes alive. But Diego Simeone’s men still need help, likely a favour from the MLS side, and a big win here to overturn PSG’s goal difference advantage.

Botafogo stunned everyone by beating the Champions League winners 1-0 last time out, and have now won eight of their last 10 in all competitions. The Brazilian outfit defended with discipline and soaked up pressure, offering plenty of threat on the counter, a style that should serve them well again in California.

Given what’s at stake, we’re expecting a fiery encounter with plenty of attacking intent from both sides. Atletico can’t afford to hold back, and Botafogo won’t want to sit too deep and invite trouble. That all sets up nicely for a Bet Builder focused on action at both ends, with value across the board.

We’ve combined four smart selections into a bet builder returning 3/1 ahead of this Group B decider.

Atletico Madrid v Botafogo Bet Builder

Arthur 1+ shot on target

Alexander Sorloth 1+ shot on target

Both teams to score

Over 2.5 total goals

Arthur 1+ shot on target

Arthur has quietly been one of Botafogo’s most consistent threats in this tournament, registering at least one shot on target in both group matches so far, and in each of his last 10 club starts.

With Atleti expected to dominate the ball, Botafogo will be looking to counter quickly. Arthur, operating wide, should find space to drive at goal and test Jan Oblak at least once.

Alexander Sorloth 1+ shot on target

Sorloth returned to the starting XI against Seattle and immediately showed why he’s often preferred to Griezmann up top. The Norwegian striker is averaging over 2 shots on target per 90 this season and has hit the target at least twice in each of his last six club starts.

With Atleti needing goals, he should be heavily involved in the final third and looks good value to work the goalkeeper again here.

Both teams to score

Atletico can’t settle for a narrow win and will push numbers forward from the first whistle, which should leave them vulnerable at the back, especially against a Botafogo team that’s already proven it can punish elite sides.

With stakes high for both teams and no incentive to sit back, goals at both ends look like a solid foundation for this bet.

Over 2.5 total goals

Five of Atleti’s last six matches have gone over 3.5 goals, and they’ve scored three or more in six of their last 10. With qualification on the line and Botafogo unlikely to go down quietly, expect a wide-open affair that could easily go beyond the two-goal mark.

Where to watch Atletico Madrid v Botafogo

This Club World Cup 2025 Group B clash kicks off at 8pm BST (3pm local time) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Catch it live on Channel 5 or stream via DAZN.

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