Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund prediction, odds & betting tips – 18/09/2024

Club Brugge welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Jan Breydelstadion in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday, 18 September. Read our Champions League predictions for the clash below.

Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Goals possible in Belgium

Key Stats

• Each of Club Brugge’s last three competitive games have produced over 2.5 goals.
• Six goals hit the net in Borussia Dortmund’s last fixture against Heidenheim (4-2).
• Club Brugge lost three and drew one of their last four matches in the Champions League.
• Karim Adeyemi scored seven times in his last three appearances for Dortmund and Germany.

Correct score prediction: Club Brugge 2-3 Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund leaned on their superior firepower to beat Heidenheim 4-2 at the weekend as a similarly high-scoring tussle could be on the works when the Germans visit a Club Brugge side that notched at least twice in each of their last three assignments.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund even-money favourites

• HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Club Brugge have won four games on the bounce in the Belgian First Division A, however, despite their excellent run, they have been priced as 13/5 underdogs for their Champions League opener against Dortmund.

The Bundesliga giants warmed up for their tricky test in Brugge with a 4-2 win over Heidenheim, though they had to work had to triumph there and the even-money favourites might need to put in the yards again to beat their hosts on Wednesday. Read more of our latest football tips and Champions League analysis via the link.

Most recent H2Hs: Teams haven’t met since 2020

Borussia Dortmund have won three of their last four meetings with Club Brugge, though the teams haven’t locked horns since they last met in the Champions League in 2020.

UEFA Champions League 24/11/20

Borussia Dortmund

3

Club Brugge

0

UEFA Champions League 04/11/20

Club Brugge

0

Borussia Dortmund

3

UEFA Champions League 28/11/18

Borussia Dortmund

0

Club Brugge

0

UEFA Champions League 18/09/18

Club Brugge

0

Borussia Dortmund

1

Club Brugge preview: Meijer and Nielsen might be out

Bjorn Meijer and Casper Nielsen both missed Club Brugge's 3-0 win at Kortijk at the weekend and both players remain doubtful here. A brace from Hans Vanaken helped Brugge on their way on Saturday and the 32-year-old could be a threat again this week.

Predicted lineup: Mignolet (GK), Seys, Mechele, Romero, De Cuyper, Vetlesen, Jashari, Skov Olsen, Vanaken, Tzolis, Nilsson

UEFA Champions League 02/10/24

W

SK Sturm Graz

0

Club Brugge

1

Belgium First Division A 27/09/24

D

Charleroi

1

Club Brugge

1

Belgium First Division A 22/09/24

L

Gent

4

Club Brugge

2

UEFA Champions League 18/09/24

L

Borussia Dortmund

3

Club Brugge

0

Belgium First Division A 14/09/24

W

KV Kortrijk

0

Club Brugge

3

Borussia Dortmund preview: Reyna still sidelined

Dortmund have few injury issues at present, though Giovanni Reyna remains sidelined with a groin problem. Dortmund scored four times in their triumph over Heidenheim at the weekend and have claimed seven points from the first nine on offer in the Bundesliga.

Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Ryerson, Anton, Sule, Bensebaini, Nmecha, Groß, Malen, Brandt, Adeyemi, Guirassy

UEFA Champions League 01/10/24

W

Celtic

1

Borussia Dortmund

7

Germany Bundesliga I 27/09/24

W

Bochum

2

Borussia Dortmund

4

Germany Bundesliga I 22/09/24

L

VfB Stuttgart

5

Borussia Dortmund

1

UEFA Champions League 18/09/24

W

Club Brugge

0

Borussia Dortmund

3

Germany Bundesliga I 13/09/24

W

Heidenheim

2

Borussia Dortmund

4

Player to watch – Serhou Guirassy

Serhou Guirassy finally made his long-awaited debut for Dortmund at the weekend, though the summer signing endured a frustrating outing in front of goal on his bow.

Guirassy will be eager to get off the mark

Guirassy had four attempts at goal without registering and he only found the target with one of those efforts, so the 28-year-old will be keen to make a better impression against Club Brugge on Wednesday evening.