Club Brugge KV vs Dortmund Prediction 18 Sep 2024

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📅 18 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Celtic Park (Glasgow)

Club Brugge return to the UEFA Champions League after a strong showing in the Conference League last season. They’ve built confidence at home, having gone unbeaten at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Europe (W6, D3), and have started their domestic league with four straight wins. However, the challenge is immense as they face Dortmund, a team that reached the UCL final last season. Club Brugge’s record against German opposition is a concern, with no wins in seven of their last nine such fixtures at home (D2, L5).

Dortmund, led by new coach Nuri Şahin, aim to bounce back after their close defeat in last season’s final. Although domestically unbeaten (W3, D1), they’ve shown some vulnerability, particularly away from home in European competitions, where they’ve struggled in recent years (W11, D7, L17 in their last 35 away games). Dortmund’s key weapon could be the pace of Karim Adeyemi, whose early goalscoring form will test Brugge’s defense. Club Brugge’s goalkeeper, Simon Mignolet, has never kept a clean sheet against Dortmund, having conceded 10 goals in just four previous encounters.

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For Club Brugge, Noa Lang is a standout figure with his creative flair and goal contributions. On the Dortmund side, Karim Adeyemi will be key to breaking down the Brugge defense early on, given his recent scoring prowess.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Dortmund have kept a clean sheet in their last four meetings with Club Brugge in the UCL.
• Club Brugge have won just 3 of their last 20 UCL home games.
• Dortmund have struggled on the road in Europe, winning only 11 of their last 35 away games.

💡 Club Brugge KV vs Dortmund Prediction

This clash promises a high-intensity battle as both sides look to start their UCL campaigns strongly. Club Brugge's home form in European competitions will be tested by Dortmund's relentless attack. Dortmund’s solid defense in past meetings and the threat of Adeyemi's early goals could make the difference. Expect Dortmund to control much of the game, though Brugge's recent form will keep them in contention, especially if they can frustrate Dortmund early.

Club Brugge KV vs Dortmund Betting Tips

• Tip 1: Dortmund to win
• Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals in the match
• Tip 3: Karim Adeyemi to score anytime