Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain: Club World Cup Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Even though their spot in the Club World Cup quarterfinals remains uncertain, Paris Saint-Germain will face the Seattle Sounders in Monday's Group B matchup, knowing that a victory would secure their spot.

After cruising to an opening-match victory, the European champions' progression was halted by a shocking 1-0 loss to Botafogo in their second round.  At Lumen Field, PSG will be looking to avoid any more drama as they face the bottom side of their group and are now tied with the Brazilians on three points.

When the Sounders face one of the world's best teams, they will be motivated by pride and the chance to grab a historic scalp on home soil, even if their dreams of advancing have been dashed after back-to-back defeats.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

The Seattle Sounders face a challenging Club World Cup campaign, having suffered a 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid and dropped to zero points in Group B. To salvage a possible outcome, they need a win over Paris Saint-Germain and a loss by Botafogo. The Sounders' dismal home record and three consecutive losses since 2011 make it challenging to defeat Europe's most talented teams.

Botafogo's surprise win over Paris Saint-Germain broke the French champs' 19-game scoring streak and proved they would not be able to finish first in Group B. With a stronger head-to-head record, PSG can advance to the next round if they can match or better Atletico Madrid's result against Botafogo.

Pasa Saint-Germain will be looking to get back on track in Seattle for a possible last-16 match against Inter Miami, featuring Lionel Messi. With a nearly complete roster, Enrique is expected to take a more aggressive stance.

Seattle Sounders x Paris Saint-Germain Team News

Another injury concern arose from Thursday's loss: Kalani Kossa-Rienzi left the game in the second half with a limp. Alex Roldan is expected to start again, and Paul Arriola is out for the foreseeable future.

Brian Schmetzer may also take a cue from Ryan Kent, who is tied for the lead in assists for the Rave Green in the Major League Soccer season and was formerly with the Rangers.

Players like Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, and Fabian Ruiz are expected to make a triumphant comeback from injury. Still, Ousmane Dembele will likely sit out until the knockout stages due to a thigh problem.

In their quest to recover and advance to the next round, PSG may also consider starting Bradley Barcola up front.

Our Predictions

Total PSG goals over 2.5 @ 1.71 on Sky247.ng

It might turn out to be an all-or-nothing affair, so both sides are anticipated to play recklessly with everything on the line.  It shouldn't be too tricky for Paris Saint-Germain to regain their offensive groove and dominate the contest.

The Seattle Sounders aren't ready to face PSG's firepower due to their defense, which has conceded at least two goals in each of their last four games.  The gap in talent and form puts the European champions in a strong position to advance to the next round.

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