Club Brugge vs RB Salzburg Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualifiers Third round second leg

The first leg encounter between the two clubs ended in favour of Club Brugge.

Club Brugge KV are all set to lock horns with RB Salzburg in the third round second leg fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The interesting and high-stakes fixture between these sides will take place at the Jan Breydelstadion.

Club Brugge will be at home, and it is going to be a big confidence boost for them. They came out on top with a 1-0 win in the first leg. Although they are ahead by a goal, Club Brugge KV will have to come up with a good performance yet again if they want to play in the UCL.

RB Salzburg fell prey in the first leg, but they still have a chance to get through. The second leg is not going to be an easy one for them, as they are already a goal down and will also be away from home. They need some improvement in the attacking front, which might help them in the upcoming game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Brugge, Belgium
• Stadium: Jan Breydelstadion
• Date: Tuesday, August 12
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 01:30 p.m. ET/ 10:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Irfan Peljto
• VAR: In use

Form:

Club Brugge: W-W-L-W-W

RB Salzburg: W-D-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Romeo Vermant (Club Brugge)

Romeo Vermant have a crucial role to play in the attacking front for the hosts in the second leg. The 21-year-old Belgian forward scored the only goal, helping his side secure a win in the first leg. He will yet again be on the attacking front and looking to come up with a top performance.

Maurits Kjaergaard (RB Salzburg)

For the visitors, Maurits Kjaergaard will be looking to step up in the second leg, as it will decide their participation in the UCL 2025-26. In three Champions League qualifier games, the 22-year-old Danish forward has scored two goals. In the upcoming game, he will be looking to come up with a goal or two.

Match Facts

• This is going to be the fourth meeting between these clubs.
• Club Brugge are on a two-match winning run.
• RB Salzburg have only won one of their last four games.

Club Brugge vs RB Salzburg: Betting Tips and Odds

• Club Brugge to win
• Romeo Vermant to win
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Gustaf Nilsson and Joel Ordonez are injured. Hence will not be in action for the hosts.

For the visitors, Karim Konate, Karim Onisiwo, Takumu Kawamuru and three other players will be out of action as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Club Brugge won: 2

RB Salzburg won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mignolet (GK); Seys, Spileers, Mechele, Meijer; Reis, Onyedika, Vanaken; Vetlesen, Vermant, Tzolis

RB Salzburg predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Schlager (GK); Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Krätzig; Kitano, Bidstrup, Diabaté, Kjaergaard; Vertessen, Dorgeles

Match Prediction

This is going to be an essential fixture for both teams, and the winning team will take a step closer to participating in the UCL. Club Brugge are likely to come out on top and secure a win against RB Salzburg in the upcoming Champions League qualifier.

Prediction: Club Brugge 2-1 RB Salzburg

Telecast Details

Belgium: RTL, VTM, Proximus, Play Sports

Austria: ServusTV, ServusTV On

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