Club Brugge vs Arsenal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

This will be the first-ever meeting between the Gunners and FC Bruges.

Club Brugge will now go head-to-head against Arsenal in their round 6 league phase contest of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 edition. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will be witnessed at the Jan Breydelstadion.

FC Bruges are going to be at home for their next outing, but it is still not going to be an easy one for them. They have only been able to secure one win in their ongoing campaign in the UCL.

Club Brugge KV were dominated by Sporting CP in their previous game of the European competition. They are going to be under pressure for their next one.

The Gunners ended their undefeated run after their loss against Aston Villa in the previous Premier League game. When it comes to the UEFA Champions League, they have won all five games and will be looking for yet another win. Despite being away from home, the Mikel Arteta-led Arsenal will be confident coming into the game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Brugge, Belgium
• Stadium: Jan Breydelstadion
• Date: Thursday, December 11
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Dec 10; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Sven Jablonski
• VAR: In use

Looking to bounce back in Brugge ⏭️ pic.twitter.com/aDaE6dlZWR

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 7, 2025

Form:

Brugge: W-L-L-W-L

Arsenal: W-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Nicolo Tresoldi (Club Brugge)

The 21-year-old forward will be keen to put in top efforts so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Gunners. In four UEFA Champions League matches this season, he has three goal involvements. Tresoldi will now be looking to add more to his tally.

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Gabriel Martinelli has been the top performer for Arsenal in the UCL this season. He has scored four goals and also has an assist to his name in four appearances in the European competition. The Brazilian winger will lead the attack from the left and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Arsenal have won three of their last five games.
• Club Brugge have won two of their last five matches.
• Both of these sides are going to face one another for the first time.

Brugge vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @4/11 AK Bets
• Gabriel Martinelli to score @11/5 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Club Brugge will not have Zaid Abner Romero and Nordin Jackers in action. They are injured. Ludovit Reis and Lynnt Audoor are likely to sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Cristhian Mosquera will not be in action for Arsenal. They are injured. William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Burgge won: 0

Arsenal won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Van den Heuvel (GK); Siquet, Ordonez, Mechele, Seys; Stankovic, Onyedika; Vetlesen, Vanaken, Tzolis; Tresoldi

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Raya (GK); White, Timber, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure, while the Gunners will be pushing for yet another win.

We predict Arsenal are likely to outplay Club Brugge in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Brugge 1-3 Arsenal

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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