Champions League: Man City vs. Club Brugge Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 29)
A huge seven-day period for Man City continues in the Champions League on Wednesday, as Pep Guardiola’s side bids to avoid a shock exit at the group stage when they collide with Club Brugge. Only a win will secure City’s place in the playoff round of the European competition.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Man City | -550 |
| Draw | +700 |
| Club Brugge | +1200 |
Match Preview
A massive night in the Champions League is set for Man City on Wednesday, as the reigning Premier League champions must claim victory on matchday eight if they are to reach the playoff round. A draw will see City finish the league phase in 25th place, while a defeat could see them end the round even lower.
Club Brugge will also be coming into this fixture with a great need to avoid defeat. The team from Belgium currently sits 20th in the standings, and they will reach the playoff round, providing that they don’t lose at the Etihad. Interestingly, Brugge come into this final matchday in excellent form after avoiding defeat in their last four matches.
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Man City hold a healthy advantage based on previous clashes against Brugge after winning each of the previous two meetings in the 2021-22 season. That includes a 4-1 win in the previous meeting between the sides at the Etihad.
It would also be a concern that Brugge have never recorded an away win against an English side. They have lost on 12 of their previous 14 visits to the country.
City have avoided defeat in their last 33 matches at the Etihad in the Champions League, but three of their last four have ended in draws. In their most recent home match, City threw away a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord.
Man City vs. Club Brugge Picks
Brugge will take confidence from the fact that they are unbeaten in their last four matches; marking their best unbeaten sequence in the competition since 1976-77. However, City remains the obvious play to claim maximum points and secure their place in the next round.
Free Pick:
- Man City
