The Matchday 6 fixture of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Club Brugge (Belgium) and Arsenal (England) will take place on December 10 at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Club Brugge – Arsenal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Club Brugge
The Belgians have recorded just one win in the group stage so far, which came in the opening round. Since then the side have failed to win, registering one draw and three defeats. In their last match the club lost 0-3 to Sporting, marking their second consecutive away defeat in this competition (previously beaten 0-4 by Bayern). As a result, Club Brugge sit only 26th in the rankings and are two points short of the top 24. It is also worth noting that the club have managed just one victory in their last 18 European meetings with English opponents (3 draws and 14 defeats).
Nicky Hayen left his post as head coach two days before the match.
- At least three goals have been scored in each of Club Brugge's last eight Champions League matches.
- Club Brugge have avoided defeat in 8 of their last 9 home matches in this competition (6 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams scored in 5 of the club's last 6 home games in this European competition.
Probable line-up — Club Brugge (4-2-3-1)
Dani van den Heuvel – Hugo Siquet, Brandon Mechele, Joel Ordóñez, Joaquín Seis – Alexander Stanković, Rafael Onyedika – Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis, Hugo Vetlesen – Nicolo Trezoldo.
In the club's treatment room: midfielders Ludovit Reis and Linn Audoor, goalkeepers Simone Mignolet and Nordin Jackers.
Arsenal
The Londoners hosted Bayern in the last round and comfortably overcame their nearest rivals 3-1. As a result, Mikel Arteta's side sit top of the group and were the first team to secure qualification for the knockout stages. Furthermore, Arsenal remain the only team yet to lose or drop points in the group stage so far. After five rounds they also boast the best defence in the section, having conceded just one goal. Interestingly, the club previously started a group stage with five straight wins 20 years ago and went on to reach the final. Arsenal have not lost in nine previous encounters with Belgian opposition (7 wins and 2 draws).
- The London club have won their last nine matches in the group stage of the Champions League.
- In their last 15 matches in this competition, Arsenal have avoided defeat 13 times (12 wins and 1 draw).
- The Gunners scored at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 away games in the Champions League.
Probable line-up — Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Ben White, Piero Inkapié, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori – Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard – Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino.
Forward Kai Havertz, defenders Christian Mosquera and Gabriel Magalhães are injured. Defender William Saliba is doubtful.
Referee
Sven Jablonski (Germany)
Matches – 11 (International fixtures, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 0%.
Prediction for Club Brugge – Arsenal
The hosts need a win to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds alive. Arsenal, while already qualified, will still want three points to secure top spot and confirm their place in the last 16 early. For those reasons I expect an open, entertaining and high-scoring encounter — neither side has an incentive to sit back and defend.
Club Brugge are formidable at home and have suffered just two defeats in their last 19 European matches (12 wins and 5 draws). That consistency is built on a high conversion rate of chances — in the Champions League the club have a six-match scoring streak at home, finding the net at least twice on five of those occasions.
Arsenal are dangerous both home and away, having won six of their last seven Champions League away fixtures. The Gunners have scored in each of their last seven away matches in this competition, netting two or more goals on six occasions. Therefore my prediction — Total over 3
