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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Champions League Predictions
In a very interesting matchday one fixture in the League phase of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign, Belgium's Club Brugge welcomes France's Monaco on Thursday. This match at Jan Breydel Stadium between the Blue-Black and the 'Red and Whites' comes with our prediction of over 2.5 goals. With both teams set to face some big names in the remaining matchdays, a win here could be vital for their knockout hopes.
Brugge are making their seventh appearance in this competition in the last eight seasons and have proven to be a tough opponent when playing at home. They started their European journey this season, overcoming Salzburg and Rangers in the knockouts. Having them defeated with ease, the Belgian hosts will be eager to continue the momentum.
Monaco qualified directly for the League phase after finishing third in Ligue 1 last season. The French visitors have a long way to go before they can replicate or better their 2003-04 final appearance in this competition. Starting well could be a big boost, but who's well-placed to do that? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Club Brugge v Monaco Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
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2.25 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
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2.38 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
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2.25 | 3.55 | 3.05 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Club Brugge and Monaco?
Our prediction for the Club Brugge vs Monaco match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/09/2025 between Club Brugge and Monaco in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 45.8% for a win of Club Brugge against Monaco with odds of 2.38 at William Hill.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Club Brugge vs Monaco is 27.24% with odds of 3.6 at Betfred.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.97% chance ⭐ for a win of Monaco vs Club Brugge with odds of 3.2 at Bet365.
Club Brugge - Monaco Prediction and Best Odds:
| Club Brugge Monaco Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Club Brugge wins | 45.8% | 2.38 at William Hill |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.49% | 1.63 at LSbet |
| Both Team To Score | 47.92% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Club Brugge | 20.43% | 6 at Bet365 |
Club Brugge vs Monaco Form
Club Brugge and Monaco's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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18
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5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -2 |
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25
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Club Brugge and Monaco Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
31 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
27 Aug 2025 - Champions League
19 Aug 2025 - Champions League
16 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Aug 2025 - Champions League
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
9 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
27 Jul 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
31 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
19 Aug 2025 - Champions League
16 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
1 Aug 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
31 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
24 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
16 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
8 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
16 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
8 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
31 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - Ligue 1
24 Aug 2025 - Ligue 1
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Club Brugge vs Monaco Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
6 Nov 2018 - Champions League
24 Oct 2018 - Champions League
Club Brugge - Monaco: Form Analysis
Brugge lost 1-0 away at RAAL La Louviere last weekend in the Jupiler Pro League. That made it two games without a win (D1, L1) after posting six consecutive wins in all competitions.
That sequence of wins saw Brugge win their qualifiers against Salzburg (4-2 aggregate) and Rangers (9-1) comfortably. Their scoring record makes for an impressive reading, as Brugge have scored in 29 of their last 32 UEFA competitive fixtures.
Brugge have won six of their last ten UEFA group phase matches at home!
That could be a bad omen for Monaco, who had just one win from their last 12 away Champions League matches (W1, D5, L6). The visitors are coming off some impressive wins, though, as a 2-1 away victory at Auxerre made it three out of four (W3, L1) to start the competitive campaign.
Eight goals in this sequence is a good sign of their scoring prowess, and the visitors are likely to push hard for goals. History suggests they can't be ruled out easily, as Monaco defeated Barcelona 2-1 on matchday one last year.
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Players list
N. Jackers
DefenderK. Sabbe
J. Spileers
B. Mechele
J. Seys
A. Stankovic
MidfielderL. Audoor
H. Vanaken
ForwardM. Diakhon
C. Tzolis
N. Tresoldi
P. Kohn
DefenderVanderson
E. Dier
K. Ouattara
T. Kehrer
MidfielderM. Akliouche
M. Coulibaly
L. Camara
T. Minamino
ForwardG. Ilenikhena
A. Fati
Substitutes
N. Jackers
J. Seys
J. Spileers
H. Siquet
MidfielderL. Audoor
C. Sandra
H. Vetlesen
ForwardM. Diakhon
G. Nilsson
K. Furo
S. Campbell
Y. Benchaouch
Y. Lienard
DefenderT. Kehrer
J. Teze
K. Ouattara
M. Coulibaly
S. Idumbo-Muzambo
ForwardG. Ilenikhena
A. Fati
Club Brugge & Monaco Squad Analysis
Brugge have been innovative with their formations, using different variations of 4-3-3, lining up either with a single forward or a single pivot. Although they were aggressive with this formation even against Rangers in the previous Champions League round, this fixture may see them be a bit conservative in 4-3-2-1.
That could pave the way for Hans Vanaken to show impact from the central midfield role. He has two goals and an assist in his last three matches for Brugge.
Takumi Minamino has two goals in his last two matches for Monaco.
The forward picked up a minor injury against Auxerre but could be fit to play here. If he does, he may be lining up on the right flank in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, although they have experimented with 4-3-3 and 4-2-2-2 occasionally this season.
Their training could also depend on the availability of players, as Monaco are still missing Lukas Hradecky, Aleksandr Golovin, and Stanis Idumbo. Star summer addition Paul Pogba is still building up fitness and is unavailable.
Most goals and assists
Club Brugge
Monaco
C. Tzolis
(6 Goals)
A. Fati
(6 Goals)
C. Borges
(5 Assists)
M. Akliouche
(3 Assists)
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L. Camara
(3 Assists)
,
K. Ouattara
(3 Assists)
, 
T. Minamino
(3 Assists)
Club Brugge - Monaco Key Points
- In eight of Brugge’s last nine matches in the Champions League, there have been over 2.5 goals.
- Brugge scored three or more goals in three of their last six matches in all competitions.
- Three of Monaco’s four competitive matches this season saw at least three goals scored.
- In seven of Monaco’s ten Champions League matches last season, there have been three or more goals scored.
- Monaco failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six away matches.
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Our Club Brugge vs Monaco Prediction
Brugge start their seventh group phase campaign in the last eight seasons after making it to the round of 16 last year, where they lost to Aston Villa. They have been impressive in the qualifiers this season and are likely to bank on that experience to start well. Monaco also made it out of the group phase last year but were beaten in the knockouts by Benfica. Improving on that will depend on their away form, which hasn't been great.
This encounter is likely to be entertaining, and our Club Brugge vs Monaco prediction is over 2.5.
Club Brugge vs Monaco - Other Interesting Predictions
Club Brugge wins the match
Club Brugge have been impressive in Europe, winning 11 of their last 17 European matches at home, losing only two. Six wins out of their last ten group or league phase matches when playing at home suggest Brugge can be a tricky customer for any side. To top that, they have six wins from their last eight competitive matches this season. This could be their chance to start the campaign on a high.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Club Brugge Monaco
| Club Brugge vs Monaco | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Brugge wins | 2.75 | 2.2 | -20.0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| Monaco wins | 2.45 | 3.2 | +30.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Club Brugge is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 20.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 36.4% and is now 45.5% (9.1%)
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Club Brugge vs Monaco match : Frequently asked questions
The Club Brugge vs Monaco UEFA Champions League match is set to be shown on DPG Media, RTL Belgium, Proximus, and Telenet in Belgium. In France, the official broadcasters are Canal+ and M6.
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Let's start with Club Brugge. After this round, they are going to face Atalanta (away), Bayern Munich (away), Barcelona (home), Sporting CP (away), Arsenal (home), Kairat (away), and Marseille (home).
Monaco's fixtures are the ones we shall look at now. The visitors will next face after this round – in that order – Manchester City (home), Tottenham Hotspur (home), Bodo/Glimt (away), Pafos (away), Galatasaray (home), Real Madrid (away), and Juventus (home).
This is the second season for the new format, as 36 teams start the League phase with four matches at home and four on the road. The top eight ranked teams from this phase will receive a bye to the round of 16. The teams ranked from 9th to 24th will play in the knockout phase play-offs. Among these, the teams from 9th to 16th are seeded, while the others are unseeded. Teams that are ranked from 25th to 36th will be eliminated from all eliminations, as no drop down to the Europa League is on offer for the teams.
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