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| Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders Club World Cup 2025: Kickoff Time, Lineups, Predictions & How to Watch. |
Get ready for an exciting clash as Botafogo, the reigning South American champions, kick off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field in Seattle. This match could be a major tone-setter for both clubs in what's considered a group of death that also includes Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid.
The match is scheduled for Sunday night, June 15 (local time) or Monday morning, June 16 (BST/Indonesia)—and it's shaping up to be a must-watch!
About Botafogo: Brazilian Champions on a Global Mission
Botafogo had a dream 2024, clinching both the Brazilian league title and their first-ever Copa Libertadores trophy. Backed by investor John Textor, the club is now aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
But things have cooled off a bit in 2025. Botafogo is currently sitting 8th in the Brazilian league, and some of their key players from last season have moved on. That said, the squad still has firepower—Alex Telles, formerly of Manchester United, is still commanding the left flank, and Igor Jesus, their 24-year-old attacking star, is gearing up to join Nottingham Forest after this tournament.
Botafogo Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
John; Vitinho, Jair Cunha, Adryelson, Telles; Gregore, Freitas; Artur, Jesus, Rodriguez; Mastriani
About Seattle Sounders: Steady MLS Contenders With Home Field Advantage
Since joining MLS in 2009, the Seattle Sounders have become one of the league’s most consistent teams. They’ve missed the playoffs only once and even made history by winning the Concacaf Champions League in 2022.
Although their current MLS form has been up and down, they’ll have a huge boost from playing at home. Lumen Field is known for its electric atmosphere, and this could give the Sounders just enough edge against a technically superior opponent.
New signing Ryan Kent, who previously played for Rangers and Fenerbahçe, is expected to bring extra flair in attack. However, there are injury concerns—Jordan Morris is dealing with a hamstring issue, and defenders Yeimar Gomez, Kim Kee-Hee, and Stuart Hawkins are all in doubt. Paul Arriola is out with a long-term ACL injury.
Seattle Sounders Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gomez (if fit), Jackson Ragen, Nouhou Tolo; Cristian Roldan, Obed Vargas; De La Vega, Rusnak, Ryan Kent; Jesus Ferreira
Recent Form
Botafogo (Last 5 Matches):
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✅ Botafogo 3–2 Ceará (Jun 5)
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✅ Santos 0–1 Botafogo (Jun 1)
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✅ Botafogo 1–0 Universidad de Chile (May 28)
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❌ Capital 1–0 Botafogo (May 23)
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🔁 Flamengo 0–0 Botafogo (May 18)
Seattle Sounders (Last 5 Matches):
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❌ Vancouver 3–0 Seattle (Jun 9)
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❌ Seattle 2–3 Minnesota (Jun 1)
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✅ Seattle 1–0 San Diego (May 29)
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✅ Seattle 1–0 Dallas (May 24)
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🔁 Portland 1–1 Seattle (May 18)
Match Details
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Date: Sunday, June 15 (local) / Monday, June 16 (BST/Asia)
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Time: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT / 3 AM BST / 09.00 WIB
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Stadium: Lumen Field, Seattle, USA
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Referee: Glenn Nyberg
Where to Watch Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
| Country | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| United States | DAZN |
| United Kingdom | DAZN |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Mexico | DAZN |
You can stream the entire FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live and on-demand on DAZN.
Match Prediction
Both teams are entering this game with mixed recent form, but Botafogo’s momentum from their Libertadores win and solid results over the last few games give them the upper hand. Seattle will surely benefit from the home crowd, but they’ll need to be at their absolute best to contain Botafogo’s attacking threats.
Expect an intense and fast-paced match. Botafogo's individual quality, especially from players like Igor Jesus and Alex Telles, could be the deciding factor.
Final Score Prediction:
Botafogo 3 – 1 Seattle Sounders
This clash between Brazilian flair and American grit has all the ingredients for a thrilling game. If you’re a football fan, don’t miss this one—it’s not every day you get to see Copa Libertadores champs battle it out with a top MLS team on US soil.
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