Club Brugge vs Monaco Prediction for 19 September 2025 - Football

🔊 What will be the outcome of the Belgian-French clash in the Champions League? On Thursday, we're in for an exciting match in the first round of the group stage as Club Brugge take on AS Monaco. Both teams are seasoned European competitors, well-versed in navigating this stage of the tournament. We anticipate a thrilling, hard-fought encounter as they aim to secure their first points of the season. Find our prediction for this matchup below.

Head-to-Head

📊 Over the past 20 years, these teams have faced each other only twice, during the group stage of the 2018/19 Champions League season. The Belgian club had the upper hand back then: they drew at home (1-1) and thrashed their opponents away (0-4). However, those were different squads and different teams; now, a new chapter is being written.

Club Brugge Team Overview

🔵 Club Brugge are regulars in the main stages of the Champions League, featuring in seven of the last eight tournaments, showcasing their remarkable consistency. In the current UCL campaign, Nicky Hayen's squad secured their spot by finishing second in last season's Belgian league, earning a place in the third qualifying round of the tournament.

⚪ The qualifying phase was relatively smooth for the Belgian side. They secured two victories against Austrian club Salzburg: 1-0 away and 3-2 at home. Club Brugge steamrolled past Scottish side Rangers, demolishing them with an aggregate score of 9-1 (3-1 and 6-0). It's worth noting that in last season's Champions League, the Belgian club reached the Round of 16, where they were defeated by Aston Villa on aggregate (1-6).

Monaco Team Overview

🔴 Monaco's path to the main stage of the Champions League opened up after Adi Hütter's side clinched bronze medals in last season's French Championship. Securing third place delighted the "Monégasques" more for the direct ticket to the Champions League than the domestic accolades themselves.

⚪ Monaco are set to compete in the main tournament of the Champions League for the second consecutive season. The previous year, the "Red and Whites" reached the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round by Portuguese side Benfica, losing 3-4 on aggregate (0-1 and 3-3). In the current Ligue 1 campaign, Monaco are performing well, sitting in 4th place, providing solid foundations for a promising start in the Champions League.

Latest news

Club Brugge

📄 It was announced yesterday that Club Brugge have extended the contract of their key defender Joel Ordonez. The new deal with the Ecuadorian player runs until 2029. Recently, Ordonez participated in two World Cup qualifying matches for Ecuador, playing against Paraguay and Argentina. He also played half a match in the latest round of the Belgian league. Keeping Joel on board is great news for Brugge fans.

❌ There is doubt over the participation of defender Roberto Seisa in the upcoming match, as he missed the last round of the Belgian league due to a leg injury. If he doesn't play, it would be a significant loss for Brugge, considering Roberto scored twice and provided an assist in the second leg of the Champions League qualifier against Rangers. Additionally, there are concerns about Romeo Verman's availability for the clash with Monaco due to a muscle injury. He last played in the first match against Rangers, where he sustained the injury.

Monaco

📄 In the final days of the summer transfer window, Monaco managed to sign promising midfielder Stanis Idumbo. He was acquired from Sevilla for 10 million euros. We might see him in action in the upcoming match against Club Brugge.

❌ Russian forward Aleksandr Golovin is doubtful for the clash with Club Brugge due to a muscle injury. He missed the last Ligue 1 round against Auxerre. Golovin picked up the injury during the international break, where he played for the Russian national team and even scored a goal against Qatar in a friendly match.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The upcoming match will be officiated by Simone Sozza. Over his last 100 matches, he has averaged 4.28 yellow cards per game, with 26 fouls. In their last 10 matches, Club Brugge have averaged just 1.8 yellow cards, while AS Monaco have averaged 2.2. Considering both the teams' and the referee's stats, we recommend betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Club Brugge are known for their attacking prowess, a fact they've consistently demonstrated in previous Champions League seasons. They've found the net in six of their last seven home games in the competition. Monaco, on the other hand, have scored in six of their last eight away fixtures in the UCL. In Ligue 1, the Monegasques have netted three goals in two away matches, while Brugge have scored four times in two Belgian league home games. Expect an exciting match full of action, so we're backing both teams to score.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Brugge typically play with width and aggression, especially at home, which results in a high number of corners—averaging 7.5 per game over their last 10 matches. Monaco also perform well in this area, averaging six corners per game over the same period. Given both teams' preference for attacking play, we suggest considering a bet on total corners over 9.5.

The teams embark on a new journey in the Champions League, a stage that offers them freedom, as early results don't yet weigh heavily, allowing for open football play. Both clubs have a knack for finding the back of the net, and there's no need to reiterate that point. Just look at Club Brugge's tally of 13 goals over four qualification matches against tough opponents. Meanwhile, Monaco have netted eight goals in four Ligue 1 rounds this season, averaging two per game. We anticipate an evenly matched contest between two attacking sides, predicting a 2-2 draw. Considering both teams' statistics, we expect a high-scoring affair and are betting on a total over 2.5 goals.