On this sixth day of the group stage, Club Brugge welcomes Arsenal in a crucial match for the rest of the competition.
The Belgians, currently struggling, must pick up points to stay in the running for qualification, while the Gunners, unbeaten leaders of this regular season phase, want to consolidate their position.
Here is a preview and a selection of predictions for this exciting match, based on our latest football odds to help you with your sports betting.
Club Brugge vs Arsenal: Match Preview
Arsenal arrive in Bruges on an impressive run: 5 wins in 5 Champions League matches, 14 goals scored and only 1 conceded. The English side are therefore in exceptional form on the European stage.
However, their unbeaten run in all competitions, which had lasted more than three months, came to an end on the last day of the Premier League with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
Club Brugge, on the other hand, is going through a more difficult period.
In the Champions League, their statistics are mixed: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. With 13 goals conceded in five games, their chances of qualifying are now very slim, forcing the Belgians to pull off a real feat.
In the league, they have also just dropped important points in the race for the podium, losing 3-2 to Sint-Truiden.
This defeat also cost Nicky Hayen his job. The coach has just been sacked, to everyone’s surprise, just before a crucial European match.
Club Brugge vs Arsenal: The Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Club Brugge are priced at 8.30 to win, while the Gunners are at 1.35. A draw is at 5.30.
Club Brugge vs Arsenal: Our Predictions
Both teams to score: No @ 1.87
Arsenal have shown remarkable defensive solidity this season, conceding just one goal in five games. Bruges, whose attacking record in the Champions League is fragile (8 goals scored, 13 conceded), will struggle to find the net without taking risks. The English side will be looking to keep a clean sheet and secure their place in the last 16.
Viktor Gyökeres to score at any time @ 2.10
The Swedish striker is back in the Arsenal squad and has already scored six goals in all competitions this season, including two in the Champions League. With a vulnerable Belgian defence, he could take advantage of the slightest mistake to score and extend the Gunners’ lead.
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