Football Bet of the Day for Thursday: PSG vs Botafogo tip revealed. Back our expert’s prediction for value and insight.
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⚽ Football Bet of the Day
Paris Saint-Germain vs Botafogo
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Partick Thistle -1 Handicap | |
7/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Out of all Friday’s football fixtures, this clash stands out not because of high-profile teams, but because of the imbalance in preparation and squad strength. Partick Thistle are well drilled, experienced, and motivated. Edinburgh City are rebuilding and facing a tough ask to stay competitive here.
The -1 handicap gives you much better value than a straight win and is still rooted in strong likelihood. Whether it’s Lawless, Diack, or Ashcroft popping up on the scoresheet, expect a commanding display from the visitors. | |
🧠 Why You Should Back This Tip
- PSG have scored 12 goals in their last three matches without conceding.
- Botafogo have lost three of their last five games against non-Brazilian opposition.
- Vitinha has scored in two of PSG’s last three matches, both from outside the area.
Rationale:
Thursday’s standout fixture from the Club World Cup pits Paris Saint-Germain against Botafogo at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Both teams come into this clash with three points, but while PSG’s emphatic 4-0 dismantling of Atletico Madrid screamed dominance, Botafogo had to hold on nervously in a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders.
John Pentin, our resident French football expert, believes there is one clear outcome here – and it favours the European giants. His Best Bet of the Day focuses on PSG to win with a -1 handicap, which means they must triumph by at least two goals.
PSG’s recent form under Luis Enrique has been nothing short of sensational. The Parisians have racked up 12 unanswered goals in their last three outings, including victories in both the Coupe de France and the Champions League final. What’s even more impressive is their spread of scorers – goals have come from midfielders, substitutes and forwards alike. This suggests a team functioning at full throttle, with threat from every angle.
Botafogo, on the other hand, were far from convincing in their opener. Despite going 2-0 up against Seattle, they conceded one and came under heavy pressure in the second half. Against PSG, that kind of fragility will not go unpunished. Additionally, Botafogo’s defence is expected to come under siege from Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos, and potentially Bradley Barcola, who is expected to be fit again. With Dembele still out, the hunger to impress among PSG’s attacking ranks remains high.
Botafogo also appear weaker this year compared to their Libertadores-winning form. Having lost key men like Luiz Henrique and Thiago Almada, and with coach Artur Jorge no longer in charge, they’re rebuilding – but facing a side like PSG in the midst of such a process could prove disastrous.
Defensively, Botafogo might switch to a more conservative setup, but even if they park the bus, PSG have already shown they can break through disciplined sides – just ask Atletico Madrid.
It’s also worth noting that Marquinhos, the Brazilian-born PSG captain, is set for an emotional match – his first competitive fixture against a Brazilian team since 2012. That extra narrative only fuels PSG’s drive to assert themselves.
This is a mismatch on paper and recent evidence suggests it could be just that on the pitch. With PSG’s current momentum and attacking ruthlessness, a routine two-goal win seems well within reach.
🎯 Best Bet – PSG to win with -1 handicap
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