LiontipsManchester City vs Brugge. Prediction (odds 3.10) and bets on the Champions League match
Command Analysis
Current form
Manchester City were initially considered one of the favourites to finish in the top eight, but instead they are faced with the task of getting into the top 24 in the final round. The reason for this is the protracted game crisis that Josep Guardiola team has unexpectedly found itself in this season, both in the Premier League and in the main European Cup tournament.
In seven rounds, the Citizens have only scored eight points, with which they occupy 25th place. Only a victory today will ensure the team’s entry into the playoffs. Over the course of four rounds, Manchester City has not won – three defeats and one draw. The most offensive was the previous away match against PSG, where they lost a two-goal advantage (2:4). Recall that the Citizens lost points in the same style against Feyenoord (3:3). Note that even the home field factor does not help the team much – two draws and a defeat.
In the Premier League, after a protracted series of failures, the results have somewhat stabilized – not a single defeat in the last six rounds. The victory over Chelsea (3:1) allowed them to rise to fourth place. Of course, this is far from the result they initially expected, but it is still noticeably better than it was just a month ago.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bobb, Rodri, Ake, Dias and Doku are all out injured today, while new signings Marmush and Khusanov are not in the Champions League squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Manchester City have drawn in the first half in three of their last four matches
- Five of the Citizens' previous six Champions League matches have seen at least four goals scored
- Both teams have scored in nine of Manchester City last 13 Champions League games
Probable line-up: Ederson - Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Guardiol - Kovacic, Gundogan - Foden, De Bruyne, Silva - Holland.
Current form
Brugge have collected 11 points in seven Champions League rounds, with which they are in 20th place. However, the Belgians have not guaranteed themselves a place in the playoffs, a defeat today could leave them with nothing, while even a draw will allow them to fight on.
Overall, Nicky Hayen team is having a successful European Cup campaign. They managed to beat Aston Villa (1:0) and Sporting (2:1) during the tournament, and held on for a draw with Juventus (0:0). However, all of these successes were achieved at home. Away, Brugge managed to beat Sturm with a minimal score of 1:0, lost 1:3 to Milan and drew with Celtic (1:1). It should be noted that in all away matches they managed to score goals, and during the entire tournament the team was only unable to breach the defense of Borussia Dortmund (0:3) and Juventus (0:0).
In the home championship, Brugge is in second place after 23 rounds and is only three points behind the leader Genk. In the last round of the national championship, they failed to beat Kortrijk (1:1). Taking into account all tournaments, the black and blues are currently on an open series of 20 matches without defeat.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brugge have no problems with their squad, all players are ready to take to the field today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Brugge are unbeaten in five of their last six Champions League matches
- No more than three goals have been scored in six of the Belgians' previous seven Champions League matches
- In their last 12 Champions League matches, Brugge have scored more than one goal only once
- Three of Brugge last five matches ended in a draw at half-time
Estimated line-up: Mignolet - Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, de Cuyper - Onyedika, Jashari - Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis - Jutgla.
Trends
Bet Total corners under 11.5
In 9 of Manchester City previous 11 matches, this bet has paid off
1.52Brugge to score in first half
Brugge have scored goals in the opening 45 minutes in four of their last five matches
3.30Bet Exact score 2:1
Brugge have suffered two of their last three away defeats by one goal
9.60Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In three of the last five matches of the "citizens" goals were scored in each half
1.47Manchester City Total Yellow Cards Under 1.5 Bet
Manchester City players have not received more than one yellow card in six of their last seven Champions League home games
1.89Tip and bets
As the match with PSG showed, Manchester City incomprehensible failures in the game have not disappeared. Of course, Brugge are not the Parisians, but you should not underestimate the Belgians, they are capable of creating and realizing their own moments in attack. It is no coincidence that the black and blues have only failed to hit the opponent goal twice in the Champions League. At the same time, the hosts have nowhere to retreat today, they only need a victory, the squad has a powerful attacking potential, the same Holland is always ready to distinguish himself. We believe that the best bet in the upcoming meeting will be an exchange of goals scored.
Our prediction is both teams to score at odds of 1.96
Bet on the outcome
Brugge have repeatedly demonstrated impressive organized play against any opponent during the tournament, avoided outright failures, and lost only to Borussia Dortmund by more than two goals at the start of the tournament. We believe that an easy victory for the favorite will not happen today.
The second bet is Brugge victory with an Asian handicap (+2.5) with odds of 1.67
Bet on the first half
The upcoming match is of great tournament importance for the opponents, and they are unlikely to take any unjustified risks right away. It should be noted that three of the last five matches involving Manchester City and Brugge ended in a draw at the end of the first half, which we do not rule out today.
Prediction - draw in the first half with odds of 3.10
