- Date and Time: September 18, 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges, Belgium
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Club Brugge
Brugge have qualified for the Champions League for the second consecutive year. Despite a shaky start to the new Belgian Pro League campaign, earning just one point from the first three rounds, they have since found their form and are now on a four-match winning streak.
The team’s early-season struggles were largely due to defensive issues and missed opportunities in front of goal, but they are now showing signs of returning to their usual competitive level.
In the 2022/23 season, Brugge delivered perhaps one of the biggest sensations. They finished second in a tough group alongside Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, and Porto. However, the club did not make it past the 1/8 finals of the Champions League, as Benfica knocked them out.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund finished only fifth in the previous Bundesliga season, but thanks to the new qualification rules, they have earned a spot in the 2024/2025 Champions League. Dortmund is also coming off the back of an impressive European campaign, where they reached the final of the competition but fell short to Real Madrid, finishing as runners-up.
The UCL is BACK! (Almost) pic.twitter.com/KG4ZFvN3GT
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) September 16, 2024
However, the start of the new season has not been without its challenges. Dortmund’s performances in their first two matches were heavily criticized for being sluggish and lacking intensity. However, their convincing 4-2 victory against FC Heidenheim might have marked the turning point for Die Borussen.
Following the departure of head coach Edin Terzic, Nuri Şahin has taken over the reins. The former Dortmund midfielder is relatively inexperienced in top-level coaching and faces a tough task repeating last year’s success.
Bet hereClub Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction
- Pick: Dortmund to Win
- Odds: 1.98 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Club Brugge 0-2 Borussia Dortmund
Since 1987, these two teams have met nine times. Dortmund won five, lost three and drew one. The most recent encounters took place during the 2020/21 Champions League group stage, when Borussia convincingly won both matches with 3-0.
Dortmund and Brugge have had a difficult start in their respective championships, but the guests have a much better side. The addition of Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart during the summer transfer window strengthens an already potent attack.
Club Brugge will face one of Europe’s top teams, and the disparity in player quality is evident. We think that Dortmund will hold the initiative and eventually convert dangerous moments into goals. Expect the guests to win this matchup.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Brugge Under 0.5 Goal
- Odds: 2.11 (22Bet)
Looking at the head-to-head encounters between these two sides, Brugge has poor scoring stats against their opponents – largely due to Dortmund’s excellent defence. Last season, Borussia impressed defensively in the Champions League, keeping six clean sheets in the competition.
Blue, red, orange, pink, white or yellow? 🤯🫨 #UCL #CLUBVB pic.twitter.com/Gi74gv99aD
— Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) September 17, 2024
We should also consider Brugge’s weak start to the season. Although they have improved in recent matches, the Champions League is a completely different tournament. Dortmund’s defensive discipline will likely neutralize the Belgian side’s attacking threats.
Based on these factors, we assume that Brugge will not be able to get on the scoresheet in the upcoming game. Therefore, our football pick for this match will be Brugge not to score.
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