Club Brugge vs Marseille Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups
On Wednesday night, Club Brugge will face Marseille at the Jan Breydelstadion in a vital Champions League clash. Both teams are vying for qualification to the knockout stages of the competition.
Match Preview: Club Brugge vs Marseille
Club Brugge recently ended a difficult spell with back-to-back victories. They bounced back from losses with a win against Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League. Their last Champions League match saw them defeat Kairat Almaty 4-1 in Kazakhstan. Captain Hans Vanaken contributed significantly with a goal and an assist in that match.
As of now, Club Brugge sits in 27th place in the Champions League standings. They are one point behind Olympiacos, positioned at 24th. At home, they have experienced just one loss in this season’s Champions League, which was against Arsenal on December 10.
In contrast, Marseille aims to avoid a second consecutive Champions League defeat after losing 3-0 to Liverpool. However, they have shown resilience, winning three of their last four matches, including a notable victory against Ligue 1 leaders Lens, where Amine Gouiri scored two goals.
Currently, Marseille occupies 19th place in the 36-team Champions League standings. A win against Club Brugge would secure their advancement to the knockout rounds.
Recent Form
| Team | Champions League Form | Overall Form |
|---|---|---|
| Club Brugge | L L D L L W | W W L L W W |
| Marseille | W L L W W L | L L W W L W |
Team News
Club Brugge faces a setback as winger Christos Tzolis is sidelined due to a back issue. They also miss goalkeeper Dani van den Heuvel, who picked up a knock. Lynnt Audoor is recovering from a muscle injury and has yet to appear this season.
Marseille’s Benjamin Pavard will miss the match due to suspension after receiving a third yellow card against Liverpool. Additionally, they will be without former Chelsea defender Emerson because of a thigh injury.
Potential Lineups
- Club Brugge: Jackers; Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele; Forbs, Stankovic, Vanaken, Seys; Vetlesen, Diakhon, Vermant
- Marseille: Rulli; Doubal, Balerdi, Medina, Murillo; Weah, Kondogbia, Hojbjerg, Traore; Greenwood, Gouiri
This clash promises excitement, with both teams eager for a positive outcome. Our prediction for the match is a 2-2 draw. Club Brugge’s past performance against top teams, including a draw with Barcelona, suggests they will compete fiercely against Marseille.
