Preview: Club Brugge vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Playoffs first-leg

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a goalless draw.

Club Brugge KV are now going to battle it out against Atlético Madrid for their first-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

The Belgian Pro League side have come up with some decent performances in their last few matches and will be looking to continue their positive run of form. They will be the hosts for their next UCL contest and this is going to be one of the advantages for them. Club Brugge will be gunning for a win here.

The Diego Simeone-led Atletico Madrid have been very inconsistent with their performances recently and this can become a problem for them moving forward. After securing a dominating win against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, they were completely outplayed by Rayo Vallecano in the league game. Atleti will be away from home for their next UEFA Champions League outing, keeping them under pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Brugge, Belgium
• Stadium: Jan Breydel Stadium
• Date: Thursday, February 19
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Feb 18; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Brugge: W-W-L-W-W

Atleti: D-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Hans Vanaken is going to be a crucial aspect of the squad for Club Brugge. He has five goal involvements in eight UEFA Champions League games of the current campaign. The 33-year-old will be looking to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side stand a chance against Atleti.

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The 26-year-old Argentine is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Atletico Madrid. Even though he has not been in top form recently, he is still going to cause problems for the opponent’s defence. In seven UCL appearances this season, Julian Alvarez has scored four goals and has two assists.

Match Facts

• Atletico de Madrid have only won two of their last five matches.
• Club Brugge have won four of their last five games.
• Blauw-Zwart are undefeated their last three meetings against Los Colchoneros.

Club Brugge vs Atleti: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win @19/20 Betway
• Julian Alvarez to score @7/4 Betway
• Goals under 3.5 @13/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Club Brugge KV might miss out on the services of Dani van den Heuvel and Lynnt Audoor due to their fitness.

Pablo Barris is not going to be in action for Atletico Madrid due to his injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Brugge won: 3

Atleti won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

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

Mignolet (GK); Sabbe, Ordóñez, Mechele, Seys; Stankovic, Onyedika; Forbs, Vanaken, Diakhon; Tresoldi

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Molina, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman; Sorloth, Alvarez

Match Prediction

These sides are going to come up with an intense contest. Atletico Madrid are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Club Brugge KV in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: Brugge 1-2 Atlético Madrid

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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