On Wednesday, Club Brugge receives Dortmund on the occasion of Matchday 3 of Group F of the Champions League. Both teams want to win to take a small option on qualifying.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Soccer Betting Tips
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the Europa League by Manchester United last year, Club Brugge started its European campaign well this season and occupies second place in Group F with 4 points in the bag. The partners of midfielder Vanaken first pocketed 3 precious points on the lawn of Zenit during the 1st day (1-2) before being held in check, at home, by a Lazio decimated the week last (1-1). Reigning Belgian champion, Club Bruges is less radiant at the start of the season and is in 4th place in the standings with 20 points gleaned in 11 matches. Unable to win in the last 3 days (2 draws and 1 loss), Philippe Clément’s men were held in check at home by FC Mechelen last weekend (2-2).
Barely beaten by PSG in the round of 16 of the Champions League last year, Dortmund intends to come out of their pool in this new edition. However, for their entry into the running, Lucien Favre’s men were beaten on the lawn of Lazio Rome (3-1). In the obligation to react, they logically took the upper hand, at home, on Zenit during the 2nd day (2-0). 2nd in its championship with a record of 5 wins and 1 defeat, Borussia is meeting expectations for the moment. Last weekend, the partners of Marco Reus won on the lawn of Arminia Bielefeld (0-2), thus aligning the 4th success in a row.
The staff for Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund
Club Brugge is only deprived of the injured Croatian defender Matej Mitrovic. Midfielder Vanaken still plays a major role in this team as do goalkeeper Mignolet, midfielder Vormer and forwards Diatta and Dennis.
On the Dortmund side, the defenders used to bench Zagadou, Schulz and Schmelzer are still missing. In addition, midfielder Can is absent after being affected by the Covid-19. Finally, the Norwegian prodigy Haaland is not guaranteed to be able to hold his place just like the defender Hummels.
The probable lineups for Club Bruges vs Dortmund:
Club Bruges: Mignolet – Lourenco, Koussounou, Deli – Diatta, Vormer, Rits, Vanaken, Sobol – de Ketelaere, Dennis.
Dortmund: Burki – Meunier, Pisczek, Akanji, Guerreiro – Dahoud, Witsel – Sancho, Brandt, Reyna – Reus.
The key point for the match Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Soccer Betting Tips
Dortmund can achieve a precious success in Bruges and thus achieve a good operation in the race for qualification. Dortmund victory!
Betting Tips: Dortmund
Odds: 1.68
