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UEFA Champions League - Club Brugge VS Juventus Preview
UEFA Champions League - Club Brugge VS Juventus
Match Time:22-01-2025 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Club Brugge
Nicky Hayen has received a boost with the return of Joaquin Seys, who has recovered from a hamstring injury. This adds depth to the left flank, where Bjorn Meijer and Belgium international Maxim De Cuyper have been competing for starting roles. However, the hosts remain without Zaid Romero, while Danish winger Andreas Skov Olsen has departed for Wolfsburg. Additionally, Philip Zinckernagel, Dedryck Boyata, and Kamal Sowah have all been released from the squad.
The midfield is expected to be anchored by Raphael Onyedika alongside the vastly experienced Hans Vanaken, who remains a key figure in Club Brugge’s setup. Up front, the striking duties will likely be handled by either Gustav Nilsson or Ferran Jutgla, depending on Hayen’s tactical preference for the match.
In terms of formation, Club Brugge are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 system. Simon Mignolet will start between the posts, with Joaquin Seys, Joel Ordonez, Brandon Mechele, and Maxim De Cuyper forming the back four.
The midfield pivot will feature Raphael Onyedika and Ardon Jashari, tasked with controlling the tempo of the game. Hugo Vetlesen, Hans Vanaken, and Michal Skoras will operate in the attacking midfield roles, providing creativity and width, while Ferran Jutgla is likely to lead the line as the lone striker.
Juventus
Juventus may be set to hand Dusan Vlahovic his first start of 2025, as the Serbian striker, who has been directly involved in eight goals in 12 Champions League appearances, made a substitute appearance in their victory over AC Milan on Saturday. However, Turkish teenager Kenan Yildiz could miss out after being substituted at half-time against Milan due to an adductor injury.
If Yildiz is ruled out, he will join long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Bremer on the sidelines. On a positive note, Thiago Motta could welcome Francisco Conceicao back to the squad after a four-game absence, though the winger’s absence has been mitigated by the excellent form of academy graduate Samuel Mbangula in his debut season.
In terms of formation, Juventus are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup. Michele Di Gregorio will feature as the goalkeeper, protected by a back four consisting of Weston McKennie, Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, and Andrea Cambiaso. Manuel Locatelli and Marcus Thuram are expected to anchor the midfield, offering stability and control.
In the advanced roles, Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, and Samuel Mbangula will provide creativity and attacking threat behind the lone striker Dusan Vlahovic, who will lead the line and aim to convert chances into goals.
Club Brugge vs Juventus Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams have squared off four times, with all meetings taking place in the Champions League. All games have produced conclusive results, with the visitors having a 3-1 lead in wins.
They last met in the group stage in the 2005-06 campaign and the Old Lady registered wins in both the home and away games.
Club Brugge are on an 11-game winning streak at home, scoring 37 goals.
Juventus have enjoyed an unbeaten record in away games across all competitions this season. Eight of the 13 away games have ended in draws.
The visitors have suffered two losses in 12 meetings against Belgian teams, with both registered in away games.
Club Brugge possible starting lineup:
Mignolet; Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Jashari; Vetlesen, Vanaken, Skoras; Jutgla
Juventus possible starting lineup:
Di Gregorio; McKennie, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Mbangula; Vlahovic
Prediction: Club Brugge 1-2 Juventus
Though Juve's first two Champions League goals this season were scored during the first half, all seven since have arrived after the break. They also struck twice during the second half against Milan last time out, so even if Club Brugge go in front, the Bianconeri can fight back and claim maximum points.
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