The match of matchday 8 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between Club Brugge (Belgium) and Olympique Marseille (France) will take place on 28 january at Jan Breydel Stadium. Club Brugge vs Olympique Marseille: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Club Brugge
Club Brugge, in their last match away, thrashed Kairat 4:1. The squad also beat Monaco 4:1 in matchday 1. Between those wins the team produced a five-match winless run in the Champions League group stage (1 draw and 4 defeats). By beating the Kazakh side the home team returned to the fight for a place in the play-offs. Only a victory in the final game will suit the club, as it trails the top-24 by 1 point. It is also worth adding that matches involving the squad in the current campaign average 4.1 goals per game.
- At least three goals were scored in Club Brugge’s 10 previous matches in this competition.
- The team conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 Champions League matches.
- Club Brugge remained unbeaten in 8 of their previous 10 home games in this European competition (6 wins and 2 draws).
Potential Club Brugge Lineup (4-5-1)
Club Brugge: Nordi Yakkers – Kylian Sabbe, Brandon Mechele, Joel Ordóñez, Joaquin Seis – Aleksandar Stankovich, Carlush Borzhesh, Hans Vanaken, Mamadou Diakone, Hugo Vetlesen – Romeo Vermant.
The club’s injury list includes midfielder Linnt Audor, forward Christos Tzolis and goalkeeper Dani van den Hevel.
Olympique Marseille
Olympique Marseille missed the chance to secure qualification for the play-offs. In the previous round they hosted Liverpool and lost 0:3. Before the final matchday the visitors sit 19th and lead the nearest opponent outside the qualifying places by 1 point. Interestingly, Marseille have not drawn in 33 consecutive Champions League matches (9 wins and 24 defeats). Note that a win will guarantee the club a place in the tournament’s play-offs.
- Three or more goals were scored in 7 of Marseille’s last 8 matches in this European competition.
- Olympique Marseille lost 13 of their previous 15 away matches in the Champions League.
- The team conceded at least two goals in 13 of their last 16 away games in this tournament.
Potential Olympique Marseille Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Olympique Marseille: Jerónimo Rulli – C.J. Egan-Riley, Facundo Medina, Leonardo Balerdi – Bilal Nadir, Arthur Vermeeren, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Timothy Weah – Igor Paixao, Mason Greenwood – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Midfielder Emerson will miss the match through injury. Defender Benjamin Pavard is unavailable due to suspension.
Referee
Marco Guida (Italy)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow/second yellow cards shown – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Fouls per match on average – 24;
Penalties – 17%.
Club Brugge vs Olympique Marseille: Match Prediction
The home team has far greater tournament motivation, and we expect them to play on the front foot in the upcoming fixture. We believe the hosts will do everything possible to secure 3 points in this match, while a draw could suit the visitors if teams below them also drop points. Moreover, Club Brugge are very strong at Jan Breydel Stadium, where they only tend to lose to very strong opponents.
In their last 10 home matches in this European competition the home team suffered just two defeats, both against Arsenal and Aston Villa. It is also worth adding that in this campaign the squad thrashed another French representative, Monaco, at home and drew with Barcelona. By contrast, Marseille not only tend to lose away in the Champions League but also concede a lot on the road.
Prediction: Club Brugge Draw No Bet
