Brugge vs Lens prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 21, 2026, Brugge will face Lens in the third round of the Champions League league phase. The visitors will attempt to trip up their experienced neighbors.
Brugge vs. Lens: team news and expert analysis
After a one-year hiatus, the club from the "Jan Breydel" stadium took the league title away from Union Saint-Gilloise. However, they began the new season with a defeat to the same opponent on penalties in the Super Cup. After that, though, they won the lion's share of their matches in the Pro League and are among the leaders. The team from "Bollaert-Delelis" competed with PSG for a long time, but ultimately surrendered first place to the French giants. They did win the cup at the end of the campaign, while the new season began with a Super Cup victory under Topmöller. He was soon dismissed, however, because of a difficult start to Ligue 1.
The Belgians began their Champions League campaign at home against a familiar opponent, Aston Villa. Despite the problems they faced, the English side won again, 3-2. The clash with Inter in Milan was also a thrilling affair, and Brugge sensationally came away with a 4-3 victory.
The French side, by contrast, managed to snatch a win in Prague. Slavia had taken the lead, but Lens scored twice in stoppage time (90+ minutes). They then lost 0-2 to Sporting Lisbon.
Previous meetings: Brugge vs. Lens
Although these are clubs from neighboring countries, they have never previously played even a single friendly match against each other.
The experienced hosts are in decent form at the moment. We believe they will beat their neighbors (odds – 2.05).
Brugge vs. Lens: key statistics and trends
- Brugge have recorded one win and one defeat in the previous rounds
- Brugge score an average of 2.38 goals and concede 0.5 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Brugge's matches, with an average total of 2.88 goals per game
- Lens have already recorded both a win and a defeat in the Champions League
- Lens score an average of two goals and concede 1.57 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 86% of Lens's matches, with an average total of 3.57 goals per game
Brugge vs. Lens: possible starting lineups
Brugge play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sommer - Seys, Mechele, Lee Han-beom, Sabbe - Vanaken, Potts - Virgili, Vetlesen, Carlos Forbs - Trezoldi
Lens play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Risser - Sanyang, Ganiou, Antonio - Udol, Haidara, Bulatovic, Skuras - Sima, Thauvin - Ivanovic
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