After a 1-0 first-leg victory, Club Brugge host RB Salzburg at the Jan Breydel Stadion later this evening as they hope to seal their ticket to the Champions League play-offs.
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Club Brugge vs RB Salzburg: Match Preview
It’s now time to confirm their advantage. Even without delivering their best performance, Club Brugge got the job done last week with a 1-0 win away at Salzburg in the third qualifying round, all thanks to a goal from Roméo Vermant.
In front of their fans, the Blauw en Zwart will need to fight hard to secure their place in the play-offs. So far, Club Brugge have done fairly well in terms of results, but without truly convincing. The Bruges side have struggled to impose their style of play and still show some defensive weaknesses.
The squad has been significantly weakened this summer, with the departure of key players such as Ardon Jashari, Ferran Jutgla and potentially Joel Ordoñez, while the new signings have yet to find their rhythm.
Nevertheless, Christos Tzolis and his teammates head into this second leg full of confidence after winning the local derby against Cercle Brugge (2-0) last weekend.
Salzburg, for their part, also shone in the league with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Grazer AK and will travel to Bruges determined to overturn their deficit and secure a place in the Champions League play-offs.
Club Brugge vs RB Salzburg: Latest Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Club Brugge are the favourites here at 1.78, while a Salzburg win is priced at 4.33. The draw is at 4.00.
Club Brugge vs RB Salzburg: Our Predictions
Match to be a Draw @ 4.00
Even though Club Brugge hold a slight advantage, Salzburg remain capable of turning the tie around. The Austrians will need to attack from the start, which could open up space and make for a more balanced game than expected. A draw after 90 minutes — enough to see Brugge through — remains a realistic scenario.
Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 1.60
With attacking talent on both sides, it would be surprising if either team failed to score. Brugge can count on their home firepower, while Salzburg, driven forward in search of goals, will have clear chances of their own. In their last three matches, Club Brugge have scored 4 goals, while RB Salzburg have netted 7.
Christos Tzolis to Score Anytime @ 2.50
In good form in recent weeks and on the scoresheet last weekend against Cercle Brugge, Tzolis will be one of the home side’s main attacking threats. His ability to create and convert chances could make the difference in this second leg.
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