🔊 Could Europe's strongest team really miss out on the Club World Cup playoffs? While the odds are slim, they are not zero. On June 23, we will witness the conclusion of Group B, surprisingly led by Botafogo. PSG currently hold second place, but a loss to Seattle could see them drop below and fail to advance from the group. The American team has no chance of progressing, but they will undoubtedly give their all on their home turf at Lumen Field.

Head-to-Head

📊 Seattle Sounders and PSG have never faced each other before.

Seattle Sounders Team Overview

🟢 Initially considered the underdogs of the group, Seattle have already confirmed that a miracle wasn't in the cards. Nonetheless, the players have nothing to reproach themselves for. They have fought valiantly against formidable opponents, never leaving the pitch without finding the back of the net. Interestingly, they've outshot both Botafogo (23-12) and Atletico Madrid (16-15). However, realistically speaking, their best chance for points was against Botafogo, as Atletico were far more clinical and arguably should have scored more.

🔝 Notably, Albert Rusnak, Seattle's top scorer, found the net against the Madrid side. This goal marked the Slovakian's ninth of the current season. The forward capitalized on a rebound in the opposition's box and slotted the ball past Jan Oblak, giving his teammates hope for a comeback. He earned the highest rating among Seattle players with a 7.1.

Paris Saint-Germain Team Overview

🔵 Paris arrived at the Club World Cup as the undisputed favorites of their group and the main contenders for the title, according to the analytical portal Opta. In their opening match, Luis Enrique's side lived up to expectations by comfortably dismantling Atletico with a 4-0 victory. The standout performer of the match was Vitinha, who not only dictated the tempo for the "Red and Blues" but also found the back of the net.

🔴 It seemed as though Paris's winning streak would continue at least until the end of the group stage, but a major surprise awaited. In the second round, the Champions League winners fell to a surprising 1-0 defeat against Brazilian side Botafogo. Despite dominating possession with an impressive 75% and taking significantly more shots (16-4), they failed to create any truly threatening chances, as reflected by their xG of 0.79. Thus, PSG's six-match winning run came to an end.

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Seattle Sounders

🎙 Following the defeat to Atletico, Seattle's head coach Brian Schmetzer was full of praise for Diego Simeone: “I admired how Simeone maintained intensity even when the score was 3-1 in his favor. He's a true professional! In our gym sessions, we often do an exercise called 'Simeone' because we try to defend the way he does. It's a great honor for us.”

❌ Stuart Hawkins and Paul Arriola are sidelined from the tournament due to injuries. Meanwhile, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi started against Atletico but picked up a knock. The 22-year-old's participation in the clash with PSG is in doubt.

Paris Saint-Germain

🎙 "We're disappointed with the result. It was a very intense match. Botafogo defended exceptionally well—better than many teams in Ligue 1 or even the Champions League. The game was tough from start to finish, and that's to be expected. Matches against us provide extra motivation for our opponents. We need to be better. We've been discussing this since the beginning of the week. It's normal for matches in such tournaments to be challenging," said Parisian head coach Luis Enrique.

📝 While the team competes in the Club World Cup, the management is actively working on strengthening the squad. Fabrizio Romano reports that PSG have agreed on personal terms with Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi. Now, they just need to settle the financial aspects with the club, which is rarely a problem for the Parisians.

❌ Bradley Barcola returned to the pitch after an injury and even found the back of the net against Botafogo, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Meanwhile, PSG's main attacking force, Ousmane Dembele, remains sidelined. It's likely that the top scorer for the "Red and Blues" will miss the game against Seattle.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Paris are set to take the field at Lumen Field with renewed determination after a recent setback. Luis Enrique's men are unlikely to delay in making their mark. They've scored before halftime in 10 of their last 11 away matches, and Seattle have conceded in the first 45 minutes against both Botafogo and Atletico. Therefore, our choice seems logical—PSG to score in the first half.

🚩 Corner Prediction

For the American side, this match marks their final appearance in the tournament, so they'll be eager to leave a lasting impression on their home fans. The hosts will push forward in search of opportunities, and we believe they will deliver at least three corners. They managed this feat against both Botafogo and Atletico. We suggest betting on Seattle over 2.5 corners.

Seattle, despite their best efforts, won't be able to construct a defensive "bus" as effectively as Botafogo did. Brian Schmetzer's team operates with different principles, and the quality of their players won't allow them to contain such an opponent for the full 90 minutes. It's highly unlikely that Parisian stars will fail to find a way to the net for a second consecutive match. Understanding the importance of this encounter, Luis Enrique is likely to field all his key players from the start, who will comfortably secure the result, while the young reserves will finish the job with a rout in the closing stages. We anticipate a comprehensive victory for the visitors. Our main bet is on PSG's individual total of over 2.5 goals, with a predicted scoreline of 0-5.