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AC Milan vs Club Brugge Prediction: Rossoneri targeting first win

Seven-time European Cup winners Milan are without a victory in their opening two Champions League matches in 2024/25

 
3:15pm on Monday 21st October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Milan will look to claim their first Champions League victory of the new campaign when they face Club Brugge on Tuesday.

So far, the Rossoneri have lost both European matches against Liverpool and Leverkusen and are one of eight sides yet to register a point in the league phase.

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Milan Recent Form

Milan's recent form has been up and down as they have won three and lost two of their last five games across Serie A and the Champions League.

Domestically, they earned a huge win over rivals Inter and then beat Lecce and Udinese, but sandwiched between those was a surprising loss against Fiorentina.

Last time out in Europe, they lost 1-0 away at Leverkusen.

Milan Injury News

Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi and Davide Calabria are all out due to injury.

Theo Hernandez is back available after serving a domestic suspension.

Last Milan Lineup

Here's how Milan lined up against Udinese.

Club Brugge Recent Form

Domestically, Club Brugge have performed below expectations in the Jupiler Pro League as they are currently down in fourth. From their 11 matches, they have won five, drawn three and lost three.

In the Champions League, they lost 3-0 to Dortmund on Matchday One but then earned a vital 1-0 away victory at Sturm Graz on Matchday Two.

Club Brugge Injury News

Club Brugge are sweating over the fitness of three key squad players as Andreas Skov Olsen, Gustaf Nilsson and Caspar Nielsen are all definitely out or are major doubts.

Bjorn Meijer should be available again soon following a recovery from knee surgery, but he isn't match fit.

Last Club Brugge Lineup

Here's how Club Brugge lined up against Westerlo.

Milan - Player To Watch

Christian Pulisic has been Milan's best player this season, with six goals this season including one in the Champions League against Liverpool, albeit in defeat.

26 yrs - AM, W (R) - Milan
87
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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641
Played matches
8
5
3
Shots P90
1.83
Shots On target P90
1.12
Successful passing %
85%
Final third passes P90
15.16

Club Brugge - Player To Watch

With Olsen and Nilsson doubts, Hans Vanaken will be Club Brugge's best avenue for a goal here. He has four to his name in the league so far.

Milan vs Club Brugge - Prediction

This match presents a good opportunity for Milan to finally get points on the board in the Champions League. It won't be completely comfortable against a capable Club Brugge side, but they will have enough to secure the win at San Siro.

Scoreline prediction - Milan 2-0 Club Brugge

Milan vs Club Brugge - Betting Tips

Milan to Win and Under 2.5 Goals Scored

- Two of Milan's last three games have ended with just one goal scored

- Three of Club Brugge's last four games have ended with two goals or less being scored

Match statistics

Milan
Statistics
Club Brugge
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
6
8
Draws
6
6
Losses
8
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
37
28
Goals Per Game
1.85
1.40
More > 2.5 Goals
16
11
More > 3 Goals
9
4
Scored First in a Match
9
10
Scored Both Halves
7
3
Won More > 1 Goal
4
2
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
31
25
Did Not Score
3
3
Both Teams Scored
13
12
Kept Clean Sheet
5
6
Won Without Conceding
4
5
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
669
-
Possession
57
-
Passes
503
-
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
17
17
Shots on Target
6.26
5.47
Goals out of Shots
0.12
0.09
Crosses
21
-
Offsides
1.90
1.43
Penalties
0.15
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.25
0.30
Tackles Won
7.80
-
Clearances
12
-
Interceptions
6.65
-
Own Goals
0.10
0.05
Aerials Won
12
-
Total Shots Conceded
12
11
Shots on Target Conceded
4.85
3.76
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.16
0.11
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
10
9.59
Yellow Cards
2.00
1.56
Red Cards
0.25
0.06

Injuries

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  2. ACL Knee Injury image description
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  5. Groin Injury image description
  6. Shoulder Injury image description