Club Brugge vs Juventus: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview | Jan 21, 2025

The Jan Breydelstadion will be the stage for a crucial UEFA Champions League clash as Club Brugge take on Juventus on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 8 PM UK time. Club Brugge, sitting 19th in the league phase with 10 points, are aiming to secure a spot in the knockout round play-offs, while Juventus, in 14th with 11 points, are looking to strengthen their push for automatic qualification. Club Brugge come into this match after a 2-1 victory over Sporting CP, while Juventus secured a 2-0 win over Manchester City. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Team Analysis:

Club Brugge:

Club Brugge have been in excellent form this season, with their unbeaten run in all competitions stretching to 18 games. They come into this match looking to extend that run.

• Current Form: Club Brugge’s last outing was a 2-1 victory over Sporting CP, where Casper Nielsen scored the late winner. This followed a 4-2 victory over Beerschot and a 2-1 win over Genk, leaving them unbeaten in their last 18 matches across all competitions.
• Key Players: Gustaf Nilsson (2 goals in the last match) has been the standout performer in attack, while Hans Vanaken provides creativity in midfield. Brandon Mechele is a key figure in defence.
• Injuries: Club Brugge will be without Zaid Romero and Andreas Skov Olsen.
• Home Form: Club Brugge have been strong at home, with two wins and one loss in their three Champions League games at the Jan Breydelstadion this season.

Juventus:

Juventus have been inconsistent this season, with their form in Serie A dipping despite their strong performances in Europe. They come into this match looking to build on their recent victory.

• Current Form: Juventus’ last outing was a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, where Dušan Vlahović and Weston McKennie scored to secure the win. This followed a 2-0 win over Milan and a 1-1 draw with Atalanta, leaving them unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions.
• Key Players: Dušan Vlahović (4 goals) has been the standout performer in attack, while Weston McKennie provides creativity in midfield. Gleison Bremer is a key figure in defence.
• Injuries: Juventus will be without Kenan Yıldız, Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Bremer.
• Away Form: Juventus have been decent on the road, with one win and two draws in their three away Champions League games this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

Juventus have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last four encounters against Club Brugge. The reverse fixture in November 2005 saw Juventus secure a 1-0 victory, with Alessandro Del Piero scoring the lone goal. Club Brugge’s last win in this fixture came in 1978, highlighting their struggles against Juventus.

Prediction:

Juventus’ superior form and experience in Europe make them slight favourites for this clash. Club Brugge’s injury woes and inconsistent form further tilt the scales in Juventus’ favour. Expect a closely contested game, but Juventus should edge it.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Club Brugge 1-2 Juventus

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Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
  (Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and Club Brugge’s attack can trouble Juventus.)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
  (Juventus’ attacking style and Club Brugge’s need for points suggest an open game.)
• Anytime Goalscorer: Dušan Vlahović (Juventus)
  (The forward has been in fine form and is a constant threat.)

Hot Stat:

Club Brugge are unbeaten in their last 18 matches across all competitions, their longest unbeaten run since 2023.

Possible Lineups:

Club Brugge: Mignolet; Sabbe, Ordóñez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Jashari; Vetlesen, Vanaken, Skóraš; Jutglà
Juventus: Di Gregorio; McKennie, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; González, Koopmeiners, Mbangula; Vlahović

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