- Date and Time: Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
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| Manchester City vs Club Brugge | Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 21:00 GMT+1 |
| Manchester City odds | 1.152 |
| Club Brugge odds | 15.00 |
| Draw | 8.20 |
| Over\Under 3.5 | 1.94/1.86 |
Manchester City vs Club Brugge Preview and Team News
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola’s men head into a must-win encounter in the Champions League on Wednesday if they’re to qualify for the next round in a playoff position. It’s been a difficult season for Manchester City, but their results have improved in recent weeks after winning two of their previous three games.
Omar Marmoush had an immediate impact in his Man City debut against Chelsea. The Egyptian looked lively throughout and tried to run at the opposing defence at every opportunity.
Focus turns to our next challenge 👊 pic.twitter.com/Zq4CAa6Xlb
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 26, 2025
Manchester have averaged an xG of 1.94 so far, scoring 47 goals in 23 matches. However, defensive issues have been evident in Rodrigo Cascante’s absence. The team has conceded an average xGA of 1.15 and allowed 30 goals in 23 events.
The reigning Premier League champions welcomed back Ruben Dias and John Stones on Wednesday. However, Oscar Bobb and Rodri remain out due to their respective injuries.
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Doku.
Club Brugge Team News
Despite being the outside selection on the moneyline, Club Brugge have their destiny in their own hands on Wednesday. The Belgian side sit 20th in the league, and a draw or win at the Etihad would secure their passage to the playoffs.
Brugge have avoided defeat in their previous four European matches. Their compact defensive approach was solid against Juventus last week when playing out a crucial 0-0 draw.
FT: 1-1. #CLUKVK pic.twitter.com/v9GikULAVr
— Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) January 25, 2025
Attacking output will rest on the shoulders of Christos Tzolis, who’s already scored 8 goals and registered 5 assists in 29 outings this season. Their strong defensive stats are reflected in their xGA average of 1.24, allowing just 26 goals in 23 matches.
Their chances of being a winning Manchester City vs Club Brugge prediction on Wednesday will hinge on their ability to keep a clean sheet against Guardiola’s side.
Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Jashari; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla.
Bet hereManchester City vs Club Brugge Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to Win
- Odds: 1.15 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Club Brugge
City’s stuttering season makes them a dangerous choice at such a short price, but their attacking quality caught the eye against Chelsea on Saturday.
The English champions have now scored eleven goals in their last three games. Erling Haaland’s return to scoring ways would be a concern ahead of Club Brugge’s arrival.
Manchester could make a slow start, and the guests are a good choice to open the scoring. But the hosts’ quality from the bench could prove to be the difference-maker in this must-win event.
Manchester City vs Club Brugge Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 3.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.86 (22Bet)
Despite being the heavy favourite, City could struggle to make the breakthrough against their defensively savvy opponent. Club Brugge have kept clean sheets in 30% of their matches and have conceded an xGA average of just 1.24 goals, allowing 26 goals in 23 games.
Phil Foden’s form is well worth taking a chance on when it comes to making a scoring prediction. The winger has netted in each of his previous four in the Premier League and looks to be back near peak performance level. This follows an excellent showing against Chelsea on Saturday.
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