Sporting CP vs Club Brugge KV: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Sporting CP vs Club Brugge KV
• Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Estádio José Alvalade

Sporting CP are coming into this match with a solid run of form, having secured two wins and a draw in their last four games. Their recent 2-1 victory over Marseille at home shows they can handle pressure and score crucial goals. Club Brugge KV, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag with two losses, a draw, and two wins. Their 3-3 draw against Barcelona at home suggests they can be resilient but also vulnerable at the back. This game could see Sporting CP taking advantage of Brugge's defensive lapses while Brugge try to exploit any openings in Sporting's midfield.

Given the recent performances, Sporting CP might look to control the game through their midfield, with players like Simoes and Hjulmand dictating play. Club Brugge, with their attacking flair shown in the 6-0 win over Rangers, will likely try to hit Sporting on the break. It's going to be a tactical battle, but Sporting's home advantage and recent form could just tip the scales in their favour.

Sporting CP have shown they can compete with top teams, drawing 1-1 with Juventus away and beating Marseille 2-1 at home. Their only recent loss was a 1-2 defeat to Napoli away, which shows they can be competitive even in tough away games. This form suggests they are in good shape heading into the match against Club Brugge, with confidence likely to be high after their recent performances. They'll be looking to capitalise on their home advantage and continue their strong run of form.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Juventus (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Marseille (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Napoli (A)

• Win: 4-1 vs Kairat Almaty (H)

Club Brugge KV have had a rollercoaster of results recently, with two losses, a draw, and two wins. Their 3-3 draw against Barcelona at home shows they can hold their own against strong teams, but the 0-4 loss to Bayern München away highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. The team will need to tighten up at the back if they want to get a result against Sporting CP. Their attacking prowess, as seen in the 6-0 win over Rangers, could be their best chance to cause an upset.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Barcelona (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Bayern München (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Atalanta (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Monaco (H)
• Win: 6-0 vs Rangers (H)

The head-to-head record between these two teams shows Club Brugge KV winning their only encounter 2-1 against Sporting CP in December 2024. This result suggests that Club Brugge have the edge in recent meetings, but it's a tight margin. Sporting CP will be looking to overturn this result and prove they can compete at the highest level.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results

• Club Brugge KV 2-1 Sporting CP (10 Dec 2024)

• Daniel Braganca (Knee) - Doubt

• Nuno Santos (Ligament) - Doubt

• Zeno Debast (Leg) - Doubt

• Bjorn Meijer (Unknown) - Doubt

• Ludovit Reis (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Simon Mignolet (Groin) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Vagiannidis (DF), Diomande (DF), Inacio (DF), Araujo (DF), Hjulmand (MF), Simoes (MF), Quenda (MF), Trincao (MF), Goncalves (MF), Ioannidis (AT)

Sporting CP's predicted lineup suggests a focus on midfield control with Hjulmand and Simoes, aiming to dictate the tempo and create scoring opportunities for Trincao and Ioannidis. The backline, led by Inacio and Diomande, will need to be solid to counter Club Brugge's attacking threats.

• Predicted lineup: Jackers (GK), Sabbe (DF), Ordonez (DF), Mechele (DF), Seys (DF), Stankovic (MF), Onyedika (MF), Forbs (MF), Vanaken (MF), Tzolis (MF), Tresoldi (AT)

Club Brugge's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on their attacking trio of Forbs, Vanaken, and Tresoldi to break down Sporting's defence. The midfield pairing of Stankovic and Onyedika will be crucial in both defending and transitioning to attack.

• Trincao vs Brandon Mechele: This duel will see Sporting CP's dynamic attacker Trincao trying to outmanoeuvre Club Brugge's experienced defender Mechele.

• Joao Simoes vs Raphael Onyedika: Sporting CP's midfielder Simoes will look to control the game's tempo against Club Brugge's robust midfielder Onyedika.

• Fotis Ioannidis (Sporting CP): Ioannidis, Sporting CP's forward, will be key in converting chances into goals, crucial for their success in this match.

• Nicolo Tresoldi (Club Brugge KV): Tresoldi, Club Brugge's attacker, will be vital in leading their offensive efforts and exploiting any defensive weaknesses in Sporting CP's lineup.

Sporting CP vs Club Brugge KV at 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 8

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