FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B Predictions: Will PSG or Atletico Madrid Top the Table? Who Will Be the Group's Leading Goal Scorer?
The stage is set for the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, and FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B is already shaping up to be a blockbuster. With Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, La Liga’s in-form Atletico Madrid, Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo, and MLS contenders Seattle Sounders, fans can expect fireworks in one of the most competitive groups of the tournament.
Let’s dive deep into the Group B landscape — from projected standings to top scorers and potential surprises.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B: Teams and Fixtures
Participating Clubs
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
- Atletico Madrid (Spain)
- Botafogo (Brazil)
- Seattle Sounders (USA)
Club World Cup 2025 Group B Fixtures (BST Time)
- Matchday 1
- PSG vs. Atletico Madrid – Sunday, June 15 | 8pm
- Botafogo vs. Seattle Sounders – Monday, June 16 | 3am
- Matchday 2
- Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid – Thursday, June 19 | 11pm
- PSG vs. Botafogo – Friday, June 20 | 2am
- Matchday 3
- Seattle Sounders vs. PSG – Monday, June 23 | 8pm
- Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo – Monday, June 23 | 8pm
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B Predictions: Who Will Advance?
1st Place – Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Why? Diego Simeone’s side enters the tournament in red-hot form, combining traditional defensive grit with a newly found attacking rhythm. With Julian Alvarez firing on all cylinders and their recent La Liga goal surge, Atletico Madrid looks poised to top Group B.
Their tactical balance and tournament experience give them the edge over PSG, especially with uncertainties surrounding the French side’s attacking options.
2nd Place – Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
Why? Fresh from their long-awaited Champions League triumph, Luis Enrique’s PSG are still title contenders. However, injury concerns surrounding Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola might hinder their firepower early in the group stage.
That said, PSG still have enough depth and quality to reach the knockout rounds — though they might enter as runners-up rather than group winners.
3rd Place – Botafogo (BRA)
Why? Despite being South America’s reigning champions, Botafogo’s early 2025 form has been underwhelming. They remain compact at the back, which could help them fend off Seattle Sounders, but a top-two finish feels just out of reach.
4th Place – Seattle Sounders (USA)
Why? The MLS outfit faces a tough challenge in a group dominated by continental champions. While their home soil might offer slight advantage, recent domestic form doesn’t inspire confidence. Expect them to battle hard but fall short.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B Top Scorer Prediction: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
Julian Alvarez has seamlessly transitioned into Simeone’s system and was electric during the 2024-25 season, notching 29 goals across all competitions. His familiarity with playing in North American conditions and Atletico’s fluid attacking style make him a prime candidate for Group B’s top scorer — and a genuine Golden Boot contender.
Injuries to PSG’s attacking duo Dembele and Barcola may further clear the path for Alvarez to shine. Even if Dembele returns later in the tournament, Enrique may opt to rest him during the group stage to preserve him for the knockouts.
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B Key Match to Watch: PSG vs. Atletico Madrid (June 15)
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the entire tournament, this match brings together Europe’s most explosive offense and most resolute defense. However, this isn’t the Atletico of old — they’ve been scoring freely, putting four past opponents in three of their final four La Liga games last season.
With PSG potentially missing two key attackers, Atletico Madrid could land an early statement win and seize control of Group B.
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group B Group B Final Standings Prediction
Position | Team |
1st | Atletico Madrid |
2nd | Paris Saint-Germain |
3rd | Botafogo |
4th | Seattle Sounders |
Verdict: Power and Pragmatism to Prevail
Atletico Madrid’s revitalized offense and defensive backbone give them a slight edge over injury-hit PSG, though both are expected to qualify. Botafogo may frustrate the big boys but lack the depth to break through, while Seattle’s best hope might be snatching a point or two at home.
Julian Alvarez, meanwhile, is ready to announce himself as one of the tournament’s standout performers and could very well lead the scoring charts as Atletico aim for global glory.
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