Champions League: AC Milan vs. Club Brugge Odds, Preview, and Picks (Oct 22)
- AC Milan chasing a first win in the Champions League this season
- Club Brugge landed a first win in the competition on matchday two
Intense pressure will be on AC Milan this week in the Champions League, as they bid to get their campaign on track after losing successive matches. They will be heavily favored in the betting for the clash against Club Brugge at the San Siro.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12:45 PM ET
- Where: San Siro, Milan, Italy
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| AC Milan | -209 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Club Brugge | +550 |
Match Preview
AC Milan’s chances of reaching the next stage of the Champions League will hinge on their performance in the competition this week. Milan come into matchday three after losing each of their opening two matches.
Club Brugge surprisingly sit above their opponents in the league standings at this stage after claiming a rare win in the competition on matchday two. A win at the San Siro would still be considered a massive shock in the context of the Champions League.
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This will be the first meeting between the sides since the 2003-04 season. On that occasion, Club Brugge landed a 1-0 win at the San Siro, with Milan landing an away win in Belgium.
Brugge have achieved some notable feats away from home in Milan after keeping clean sheets on their last two visits. Milan will be aiming to avoid making unwanted history, as they have never lost three consecutive home matches in the competition.
The Belgian side have been strong on the road in Champions League group stage matches, having avoided defeat in their last four. Milan haven’t suffered three successive defeats to start a Champions League campaign since 2021-22.
AC Milan vs. Club Brugge Picks
Brugge could be an eye-catching selection this week based on their recent exploits on the road in the competition. However, the increased pressure and greater need for points is on the hosts.
Free Pick:
- AC Milan
