LiontipsPSG vs Brugge. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League
Command Analysis
PSG got off to an unsuccessful start in the Champions League group stage - Mauricio Pochettino's team was considered an overwhelming favourite of an away match against Brugge, but failed to confirm that status, getting only a 1:1 draw out of the game. But in next two matches Paris team put up a solid performance - in the first one Frenchmen left no chance to Manchester City (2:0) and in the second one managed to break Leipzig (3:2) at home.
A return match against The Bulls turned out to be a difficult one as well - PSG were leading until the 92nd minute, but then conceded a penalty, so match ended in a draw, which became crucial for team's fate in the group. In the most recent match PSG were beaten by Manchester City (1:2) and lost a chance to win the group - Citizens have a four-point handicap before the ultimate round.
Before the start of the Champions League group stage Brugge were considered a clear favourite of its group, but in the first match Phillipe Clement's team proved that they are able to put up a surprise. The Blue-Blacks managed to snatch a point from PSG at home match, which ended in a 1:1 draw.
A 2:1 away victory over Leipzig in the second round brought a chance for a play-off spot to Brugge, but for that they needed to fight off Manchester City. Unfortunately, team failed to do that - Belgian side lost 1:5 at home and 1:4 on away, those results left the club without a chance for a play-off spot. After a 0:5 home defeat to Leipzig team dropped out of the Europa League zone as well, they are tied on points with the Bulls, but German side is ahead on head-to-head results.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
PSG recorded two most recent victories with that score
СтавкаPSG to score in each of the halves
In each of two most recent home matches of that tournament PSG scored in both halves
СтавкаBrugge to score in the first half
In each of two most recent away matches of that tournament Brugge scored in the first half
Tip and bets
PSG have no motivation left, they clinched a play-off spot already, but we don't think that Paris team will play with no effort, though we will probably see some reserve players on the field. Frenchmen have a serious advantage on class and they will try to convert it into a victory. It will be hard for Brugge to contain the opponent, the Blue-Blacks are too vulnerable on defense.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on PSG
PSG put up a weak performance in recent Ligue 1 matches, but we don't think that team is in a crisis. Hosts are a clear favourite of today's match. Brugge will have to risk, so Parisians will have many space for their attacks - PSG players will feel themselves comfortable in a game like that one, so we are expecting a confident victory from them.
Our second bet is on PSG to win by two goals
