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Manchester City vs Club Brugge: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 29, 2025

Manchester City welcome Club Brugge to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in a must-win UEFA Champions League encounter. With their European future on the line, Pep Guardiola’s side face a resilient Club Brugge team on the brink of playoff qualification.

Interesting Fact:

Manchester City are unbeaten in 33 consecutive Champions League home games, a streak dating back several years.

Team Analysis

Manchester City

Sitting precariously in 25th place in the standings, Manchester City must win to avoid an early exit from the Champions League. Despite their recent stumble against PSG, the Citizens’ attacking prowess and home form make them strong favourites.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-L-D
  • Last match: 4-2 loss vs PSG

Key Players:

  • Erling Haaland: City’s top scorer in the Champions League this season with six goals.
  • Kevin De Bruyne: A creative force in midfield, capable of turning games in City’s favour.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Ruben Dias: Out with an abductor injury.
  • Oscar Bobb and Rodri: Long-term absentees.
  • Nathan Ake and Jeremy Doku: Doubtful.

Club Brugge

Club Brugge are 20th in the League Phase standings and need just a draw to secure a playoff spot. With an impressive 20-match unbeaten run across all competitions, they have proven to be a tough side to break down.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-D-W-D-W
  • Last match: 0-0 draw vs Juventus

Key Players:

  • Maxim De Cuyper: A creative full-back with 14 chances created in this season’s Champions League.
  • Christos Tzolis: A consistent attacking threat on the left wing.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Hans Vanaken: Doubtful due to illness.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The teams last met in the 2021-22 Champions League group stage, where Manchester City convincingly won both matches (5-1 and 4-1).

Key Stats:

  • Manchester City have scored in each of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
  • Club Brugge are unbeaten in seven consecutive away matches across all competitions.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Manchester City 3-1 Club Brugge

City’s home advantage and attacking firepower should be enough to secure victory, but Club Brugge’s resilience may see them get on the scoresheet.

Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Erling Haaland

Possible Lineups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Akanji, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland

Club Brugge (4-2-3-1):
Mignolet; Sabbe, Mechele, Ordonez, De Cuyper; Jashari, Onyedika; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Nilsson

Hot Stat

Manchester City have scored at least two goals in seven consecutive matches across all competitions.

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