A game that may go under the radar, two titans of European football with some serious pedigree in the Champions League face off at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
We are set to see some of the competition’s most exciting players and two teams capable of being a surprise package in the later stages. This is definitely not one football fans will want to miss!
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Club Brugge vs Sporting CP Preview
Hosts Club Brugge will fear no one in the competition after big wins over the likes of Sturm Graz and Aston Villa. Last time out, they managed a hard-fought draw with Celtic, showing their intentions to stand up and be counted.
Their only losses have come at the hands of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, so they won’t be too disheartened as they continue to strive for a play-off place. They are currently on track but with their final two games coming against Juventus and Manchester City, further emphasis will be placed on this week’s fixture as their best chance to add points before the end of the League Phase.
Domestically, Club Brugge trail leaders Genk by four points but sit pretty in the Championship Round places, so won’t be too panicked when they take to the pitch in Europe. This calmness could work to their advantage.
Sporting are widely tipped to be this season’s surprise package of the Champions League and many expect them to qualify for the knockout stage. But after the exit of respected manager Ruben Amorim for Manchester United, their confidence and performances have taken a hit.
New boss Joao Pereira’s first European outing was a tough 5-1 defeat to Arsenal, but he will now have bedded in more and should be more confident. After this week, their final two games are away to RB Leipzig and home to Bologna.
Wins in their final three fixtures could very well see them qualify automatically. Eyes will be on star striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is attracting interest from Europe’s top teams due to his incredible scoring record. But he won’t be listening and his primary focus will be on helping Sporting to success both in the league and Champions League.
Club Brugge vs Sporting CP Betting Tips
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change
A Gyok and a Hard Place
It is no secret that Swedish forward Gyokeres is one of the most in-form players in Europe at the moment and Club Brugge will need to be careful to avoid him alone turning this game into a rout. Sporting to win and Gyokeres to score is at 5.56.
Threes a Crowd
Both sides are desperate for points, which could make the game extremely open and prone to goals. Excellent for the neutral and typical of the Champions League. The game to have over 3 goals is at 2.17
Van the Man
So often this season, Club Brugge have looked to midfielder Hans Vanaken for inspiration. Chipping in with goals and assists, it is not unfair to label him as one of their most important players. Vanaken to get on the scoresheet against Sporting is at 5.20.
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