Atlético Madrid vs Botafogo RJ
Later tonight at 21:00 CEST, all eyes will be on the Rose Bowl, Los Angeles as Atlético Madrid take on Botafogo RJ in a make-or-break Club World Cup Group B clash. It's a win-or-bust encounter for Atleti, but Botafogo can afford to lose by a slim margin and qualify.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
- Official meetings: This is the first competitive meeting between Atlético Madrid and Botafogo RJ.
- Historical friendlies: They've only met in non-competitive matches decades ago (1950s–1980s).
- Current form (last 5 games):
- Atlético Madrid: W-W-L-L-W
- Botafogo RJ: W-W-D-W-L
Match Analysis
Atlético Madrid
- Must win by 2+ goals to qualify for the next round.
- Key players: Álvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann, and Koke.
- Style: High pressing with an attacking 4-3-3 or 3-4-3.
⚫ Botafogo RJ
- Group leaders following the shock 1-0 win over PSG.
- A draw or even a narrow loss might see them through.
- Star man: Igor Jesus, famous for his clinical counter-attacks.
Statistical Highlights
| Metric | Atlético Madrid | Botafogo RJ |
|---|---|---|
| Goals/game | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Possession Avg | 57% | 46% |
| Shot Accuracy | 48% | 41% |
- BTTS (Both Teams To Score): No – 63% probability
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under – 78% probability
- Clean Sheet (Atlético): 55% chance
Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2–0 Botafogo RJ
With intense pressure to perform, expect Atlético to come out strong. Botafogo will sit deep, but Atleti’s technical quality and must-win mentality should push them over the line.
- Best bet: Atlético Win + Under 2.5 Goals
- Goal scorers to watch: Morata (Atleti), Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo)
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Where to Watch
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Final Thoughts
This draw is not just about advancement — pride, pressure, and dominance on the international stage are at stake. Atlético Madrid, up against the wall, will leave it all on the pitch. Will Botafogo fight back and write more history?
Save the date — 21:00 CEST — as this one is not to be missed!
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