Brugge have won eight matches in a row — will PSV become the ninth victim? PSV vs. Brugge prediction
On November 4, PSV will host Belgian side Brugge in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. The Dutch team have collected four points and sit 18th, while the visitors are 11th with six points. The hosts head into the clash on the back of a thumping league victory, but the Belgians have won eight matches in a row and will be looking to extend their impressive streak.
PSV: seven goals in their last match and a return to confidence
Peter Bosz's team are gradually emerging from their crisis. After suffering three defeats in four games, PSV managed to beat Porto (1-0) in the Champions League, keeping a clean sheet in the competition for the first time since November 2024. A 1-1 draw with Feyenoord followed, before the Eindhoven side thrashed Willem II 7-0 in the latest Eredivisie round. However, their opponents are bottom of the league, so it is too early to speak of a full recovery.
PSV are dealing with several personnel problems ahead of the meeting with Brugge. Sami Ouaissa, Alassane Plea and Jerdy Schouten will miss the game through injury, while the availability of Paul Wanner and Sam Lammers remains uncertain. Sven Mijnans and Guus Til, meanwhile, have hit good form. The latter has registered a goal or assist in four consecutive matches, including the winner against Porto. At the same time, PSV have lost all three of their previous meetings with Belgian clubs in the Champions League.
Brugge: eight straight wins and a sensation at San Siro
Ivan Leko's team have been producing impressive results across all competitions. After opening their Champions League campaign with a 2-3 defeat to Aston Villa, the Belgians claimed two victories. First, Brugge sensationally beat Inter away from home (4-3), before thrashing Lens 3-0. Their overall winning streak has now reached eight matches. The team have shown they can get results in different ways — from high-scoring shootouts to convincing clean-sheet victories.
The visitors' main attacking threat is Nicolo Tresoldi, who has scored four of Brugge's nine goals in this season's Champions League. The young forward is responsible for almost half of the Belgians' output on the European stage. The squad situation is also favourable, with virtually no major absences; only Joel Ordonez is unavailable. However, Brugge's away record against Dutch clubs is far from impressive — they have never won in the Netherlands in UEFA competitions.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Brugge have won their last eight matches in all competitions
- PSV thrashed Willem II 7-0 in the previous round of the Dutch league
- Nicolo Tresoldi has scored four of Brugge's nine goals in this season's Champions League
Will Brugge extend their winning streak? PSV vs. Brugge prediction
PSV gained some much-needed confidence after thrashing Willem II, but the level of the opposition means it would be premature to draw far-reaching conclusions. The Dutch side continue to struggle with consistency, while their personnel losses could make the clash with the Belgians even more difficult.
Brugge look more convincing thanks to their eight straight wins and impressive performances against Inter and Lens. Leko's team are dangerous in attack and know how to be pragmatic when the situation demands it. We expect a tense encounter in which the visitors' current form will prove to be the decisive advantage.
