Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Club Brugge
Borussia Dortmund
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This week, the UEFA Champions League begins. On Wednesday, September 18, Borussia Dortmund will travel to face Club Brugge. The match will kick off at 18:45 Central European Time, and experts from Dailysports have prepared a prediction for the game.
Club Brugge
The team has had a strong start to the new Jupiler Pro League season and currently sits at the top of the table, boasting 13 points after seven matches. Last season, Brugge were crowned Belgian champions, which granted them direct qualification to the main European competition. Their form has also been solid. In their last five games, Brugge suffered just one loss, winning the rest.
Moreover, their last two matches ended in convincing 3-0 victories. Notably, Brugge did not compete in the Champions League last season, having finished fourth. Instead, they played in the UEFA Conference League, where they performed admirably, reaching the semifinals before losing to Fiorentina 3-4.
Borussia Dortmund
Last season, Dortmund finished fifth in the Bundesliga and only secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League due to an additional qualification place. However, in the competition itself, the Black and Yellows delivered an impressive performance. Dortmund reached the Champions League final, where they were defeated 2-0 by Real Madrid. Along the way, they overcame PSG, Atlético Madrid, and PSV.
Ahead of this season, Dortmund appointed a new coach, Nuri Şahin, who has started the campaign quite well. In three matches, they have won twice and drawn once. Currently, Dortmund sits second in the table with seven points. Their form is equally impressive, winning four of their last five matches and drawing the other.
Match Facts
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches. Club Brugge are on a four-game unbeaten run.
- Club Brugge have failed to score against Borussia Dortmund in four consecutive matches.
Expected Lineups
- Club Brugge: Mignolet; Saiss, Mechele, De Ketelaere, Ordonez; Vetlesen, Onyedika, Tzolis, Vanaken, Skov Olsen, Nilsson
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Schlotterbeck, Süle, Anton; Can, Gross, Brandt, Malen, Adeyemi; Bayer
Head-to-Head
- The last time Borussia Dortmund and Club Brugge met was in 2020, when Dortmund comfortably beat the Belgian side 3-0.
Prediction
Club Brugge are in good form, playing strong football and hosting the match on home turf. However, I don't believe they have the quality to defeat Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund are the favorites, and I expect them to win, although it will likely be a hard-fought victory.
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