LiontipsBrugge vs Sporting. Prediction (odds 3.60) and bets on the Champions League match
Command Analysis
Current form
Before the start of the Champions League, Brugge was not considered a contender for a place in the top eight for objective reasons, but the selection of players, as well as extensive experience in the international arena, allowed Nicky Hayen team to count on a place among the 24 strongest. The "black and blues" started extremely unsuccessfully, losing at home with a score of 0:3 to Borussia Dortmund.
Having beaten Sturm 1-0 away in the second round, https://www.clubbrugge.be/>Brugge lost again – this time deservedly, with a score of 1-3 away to Milan. So far, this is the last defeat of the Belgian champion in the tournament – after the failure at San Siro, the “black and blues” sensationally beat Aston Villa 1-0 at home, and then snatched a 1-1 draw away from home against Celtic. For now, they have managed to hold on to 22nd place in the table.
In the Belgian championship, Brugge was considered the clear favorite in the championship race before the start of the season and has generally justified this status so far. With 34 points, the "black and blues" are in second place in the table and are four points behind the leader Genk, and Anderlecht is four points behind. Having beaten Mechelen 2:1 in the last round, Brugge extended its unbeaten streak to 10 matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Meyer is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Brugge have not lost in their last 10 matches – eight wins and two draws
- Brugge have conceded in their last four matches
- Club Brugge have scored in their last 16 matches
Estimated line-up: Mignolet - Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, de Kuyper - Onedika, Jashari - Olsen, Vanaken, Tsolis - Jutgla.
Current form
Sporting, after a strong last season, certainly did not become weaker this season and before the start of the league stage were among the contenders for a place in the top eight. The Lions started under the leadership of Ruben Amorim and in the first match easily beat Lille 2:0 at home, but they were unable to build on their success right away - in the second round they drew 1:1 away with PSV.
https://www.sporting.pt/>Sporting then played two very powerful matches – first, they beat Sturm 2-0 away with class and no problems, then there was a bright and sensational 4-1 victory over Manchester City in Lisbon. The Lions suffered their first defeat in the Champions League in the last round, and it was painful, the Portuguese champion lost to Arsenal 1-5 and ended up in 10th place in the table.
In the Portuguese championship, Sporting has been almost perfect until recently, but Ruben Amorim departure was not painless. In the last round, the Lions lost 1:2 to Moreirense, thus suffering their second defeat in a row in the championship and their third in all tournaments. They managed to maintain their lead in the table, but Benfica and Porto are only two points behind, and the Eagles still have a game in hand.
Disqualifications and injuries
Nuno Miguel Santos and Goncalves are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Sporting have lost their last three matches
- Sporting have conceded in seven of their last eight matches
- Sporting have scored in all five of their previous Champions League matches
Probable line-up: Israel - Saint-Just, Diomande, Inacio - Kenda, Yulmann, Morita, Katamu - Trincao, Gyekeres, Edwards.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:2
Two of Sporting last five draws have come with this scoreline
11.50Brugge to score in both halves
In Brugge last three matches, this bet has been successful
3.65Sporting to score in the second half
In nine of Sporting last 10 away games, this bet has been successful
1.61Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
In six of Sporting last seven matches, this scenario has played out
2.57Tip and bets
Brugge are in excellent shape, play openly, aggressively up front and score regularly and a lot. Today, the "black and blues" will undoubtedly also be determined - "Sporting" makes a lot of mistakes in defense and it will be almost impossible to play to zero. At the same time, the "lions" have their trump cards up front, first of all, we are talking about Viktor Gyokeres, the guests will also be determined to win, the match may well be productive.
We believe that the match will be productive. Forecast - total over three goals . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.15
Bet on the outcome
Brugge have gained excellent form and have not lost in 10 matches in a row, eight of which have ended in victories. Today, the “black and blues” will certainly try to build on their success and take all three points – the opponent is on the decline and makes many mistakes in defense. However, Sporting, despite all their problems, still remains a very strong opponent and is capable of mobilizing at a crucial moment – it is unlikely that the “lions” will take all three points from Belgium, but they are quite capable of defending a draw.
Bet - Draw. This bet is offered for 3.60
Bet on corners
Brugge will probably play first at home and will spend a lot of time in attacks, but Sporting is quite capable of responding, there should be a lot of corners.
Bet - total over 8.5 corners. This bet is offered for 1.69
