The Matchday 4 clash in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League between Club Brugge (Belgium) and Barcelona (Spain) will take place on November 5 at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Club Brugge vs. Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Club Brugge
The Belgians had a bright start in the Champions League, immediately thrashing Monaco 4-1, but things have become much tougher since. First, Club Brugge narrowly lost to Atalanta despite leading at halftime, and then the team struggled on the road against Bayern Munich, suffering a 0-4 defeat that dropped Nicky Hayen's side to 20th place in the overall standings. It's worth noting that their only victory came in a home match. Overall, Club Brugge has won three consecutive home games in the Champions League, losing only one of their last eight home matches in the tournament.
- The team has covered the handicap (+1.5) in 6 of their last 7 Champions League matches.
- Club Brugge's uncompromising streak in this European competition lasts 12 matches (7 wins, 5 losses).
- The Belgians have conceded in 5 of their last 6 Champions League games.
Predicted lineup for Club Brugge (4-3-3)
Nordin Jackers – Kyrani Sabbe, Jöel Ordoñez, Brandon Mechele, Joaquin Syes – Aleksandar Stankovic, Hans Vanaken, Cisse Sandra – Carlos Forbs, Nicolo Tresoldi, Christos Tzolis.
Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and defender Bjorn Meijer are unavailable due to injuries.
Barcelona
The Catalans have had mixed results in this season's Champions League. Two of their first three matches ended in victory, but there was an unpleasant defeat to PSG in between. However, Barcelona made a resounding comeback with a 6-1 thrashing of Olympiacos in their last match. As a result, Hans Flick's side climbed to 9th place in the standings and became one of the most prolific teams in the Champions League, scoring a total of 9 goals, with only three teams scoring more. Additionally, Barcelona's scoring streak in this European competition has reached 23 games.
- The team has conceded in six consecutive Champions League matches.
- Barcelona has scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 matches in this tournament.
- The Catalans have won 5 of their last 7 away Champions League games.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
Wojciech Szczesny – Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Alex Balde – Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Marcus Rashford – Ferran Torres.
Due to injuries, goalkeepers Joan Garcia and Marc-André ter Stegen, defender Andreas Christensen, midfielders Gavi and Pedri, and forward Raphinha Dias are unavailable.
Referee
Anthony Taylor (England)
Matches – 14 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 36%.
Club Brugge vs. Barcelona: Match Prediction
Club Brugge is one of those teams where matches often see a lot of goals on both sides. At least three goals have been scored in all three of Brugge's games in this season's Champions League, and the trend has continued in six consecutive matches in the tournament. Moreover, in 4 of their last 5 home matches, the three-goal mark was surpassed, and both teams scored in 4 of those 5 games.
Barcelona has long struggled with balance. Despite their high scoring, the club doesn't always secure victories due to regular defensive mistakes. Both teams have scored in each of Barcelona's last six Champions League matches, with at least three goals in all cases. In away games, both teams have found the net in 10 of Barcelona's last 11 Champions League matches, with fewer than three goals scored in only 2 of those 11 games.
Prediction: Both teams to score and total over 2.5 goals
