Zenit vs Club Brugge KV Prediction & Tips
Joined in Group F, together with Borussia Dortmund and Lazio, Zenit and Bruges make their Champions League debut, both leading the league. The two teams are in a good period of form even if they will have to give up some fundamental pieces. The Russians will not be able to count on the Brazilian duo Malcom-Santos, but they hope to continue their positive streak that sees them unbeaten in six consecutive games, last Saturday 3-1 victory over Sochi. In total there are 24 points in the Russian championship with 24 goals to the credit and only 7 to the loss in eleven games. The Belgian team is also in the lead at home with 19 points from nine games, the best attack (22) and the best defense (6). However, Bruges is grappling with COVID-19 infections, three players who will not be in Russia, Mignolet, Kossounou and Krmencik. The period on the pitch was positive. The draw against Standard Liege in the last game came after five victories in a row.
Zenit at home is a steamroller, they are eleven victories in as many games played from June to today.
In the Champions League, in the group stage, the Russians within the friendly walls have lost only two of the last 14 games
Opposite score for Bruges who have won only once in their last ten matches in the major European competition for away clubs
Zenit has a good tradition in their debut in the Champions League in recent years (2 wins and one draw), while Bruges never won in the first match of the group stage (2 draws, 4 confits).
Zenit-Bruges will end with the victory of the hosts. This is our prediction for a challenge that, however, promises to be balanced. The Russians deserve the ranks of favorites because they have a higher quality team and the fact that they play at home has always helped Semak’s men. In addition, Bruges will face the challenge without the starting goalkeeper, Mignolet, a big problem.
Zenit – Club Brugge KV FREE TIPS
Zenit – Win @ 1.55
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
