Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Udinese, Milan will look to continue their positive momentum when they face Club Brugge in the Champions League Round 3. The Rossoneri are eager to secure their first win in the group stage and will be determined to deliver an attacking display at San Siro. With key players like Tammy Abraham doubtful after an injury in their last Serie A game and the continued absence of Bennacer, Calabria, Florenzi, and Sportiello, Milan will need to make the most of their depth to claim victory.
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Club Brugge, on the other hand, come into this match after a 2-1 win over Westerlo. However, facing Milan away will be a much sterner test for the Belgian champions. While they have shown good form domestically, Paulo Fonseca’s men will need to be at their best against a Milan side that has been formidable at home this season. With Dutch defender Bjorn Meijer expected to miss out, Brugge will be looking for a disciplined performance to take something from this challenging fixture. The match is scheduled for October 22, 2024, at 17:45.
Milan vs Club Brugge: Important H2H Stats
As Milan prepare to face Club Brugge at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, here are the key head-to-head (H2H) stats and insights for this Champions League clash:
- Recent H2H Encounter: The last time these two teams met was on November 3, 2003, with Milan securing a 1-0 victory away at Club Brugge. The Rossoneri will aim to replicate that result on home turf.
- Key Players:
- Milan: Morata has been a creative asset for Milan, leading the team with 1 assist this season. His ability to create chances will be crucial for Milan’s attack.
- Club Brugge: Christos Tzolis is the top scorer for Club Brugge this season with 1 goal. The Belgian side will rely on him to provide a threat up front.
- Disciplinary Concerns:
- Milan: Morata has also been disciplined once this season, receiving 1 yellow card, making him a player to watch if the match becomes physical.
- Club Brugge: Hugo Vetlesen shares a similar disciplinary record with 1 yellow card, so his discipline could be a factor, especially in a high-stakes game.
- Scoring and Conceding Patterns:
- Milan: The Rossoneri are most effective at the start of matches, scoring 100% of their goals in the opening 0-15 minutes. They may look to capitalize on a quick start to gain the upper hand.
- Club Brugge: Club Brugge have shown vulnerability in the 15-30 minute window, conceding 100% of their goals during this period. Milan could exploit this weakness early on.
- Possession and Corners:
- Possession Stats: Both teams are relatively balanced in terms of possession, with Club Brugge averaging 49.50% and Milan 49.00%. This suggests a potentially even contest where both sides will have periods of control.
- Corners: Club Brugge have been more effective in earning set-pieces, averaging 5.00 corners per match compared to Milan’s 3.00. This could give them an edge in creating scoring opportunities from set plays.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Stats: Milan have had BTTS in 50% of their matches, while Club Brugge have not had BTTS at all (0%), indicating that Milan may be more prone to conceding than their opponents.
These key H2H stats reveal trends and strengths that could shape the game. Milan’s tendency to start strong and Club Brugge’s early defensive lapses might see the Italian side push for an early lead, making the opening exchanges crucial.
Milan Vs Club Brugge Season Stats
| Performance Summary | Milan | Club Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Home Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Away Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Total Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Home Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Away Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Total Lost | 2 | 1 |
| Home Losses | 1 | 1 |
| Away Losses | 1 | 0 |
| Total Goals For | 1 | 1 |
| Home Goals For | 1 | 0 |
| Away Goals For | 0 | 1 |
| Total Goals Against | 4 | 3 |
| Home Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Away Goals Against | 1 | 0 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 0 | 1 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 0 | 0 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 0 | 1 |
| Total Failed To Score | 1 | 1 |
| Home Failed To Score | 0 | 1 |
| Away Failed To Score | 1 | 0 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 1 | 0 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 0 | 1 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 2 | 1.5 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 3 | 3 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 1 | 0 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 3m | 24m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 3m | 0m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 0m | 24m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 37m | 76m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 51m | 0m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 23m | 76m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | Milan | Club Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| 15-30 | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) |
| 30-45 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 45-60 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 60-75 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | Milan | Club Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 15-30 | 1 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
| 30-45 | 1 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
| 60-75 | 1 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 0 (0%) | 3 (100%) |
| Combined Match Stats | Milan | Club Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 172 | 189 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 81 | 84 |
| Av Possession Percent | 49.00 | 49.50 |
| Fouls | 13 | 23 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 6.50 | 11.50 |
| Offside | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Blocked | 2 | 9 |
| Shots Off Target | 17 | 16 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 8.50 | 8.00 |
| Shots On Target | 7 | 9 |
| Av Shots On Target | 3.50 | 4.50 |
| Total Corners | 6 | 10 |
| Av Corners | 3.00 | 5.00 |
| BTTS | 50 | 0 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 6.9 | 6.99 |
| Tackles | 26 | 28 |
| Total Match Goals Percentages | Milan | Club Brugge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | |
| Over 0.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Over 1.5 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Over 2.5 | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Over 3.5 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 1.5 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Under 2.5 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Under 3.5 | 0 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Under 4.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Under 5.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Milan vs Club Brugge Prediction
Based on the current form and key stats, Milan enter this match as favorites, especially playing at home. Fresh off a 1-0 win over Udinese, the Rossoneri will be determined to carry their momentum into the Champions League and secure their first win of the group stage. Despite a few injury concerns, Milan’s depth and ability to start strong (100% of their goals scored in the opening 0-15 minutes) could see them take control early. With players like Morata providing creativity, Milan will look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the visitors.
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Club Brugge, on the other hand, come into this match after a 2-1 win over Westerlo, but they face a much sterner test against Milan at San Siro. Their defense has shown vulnerabilities, particularly in the 15-30 minute range, where they have conceded 100% of their goals this season. While Christos Tzolis remains a threat up front, Club Brugge’s lack of BTTS (0% so far) suggests they have struggled to balance scoring and defending in high-level competitions.
Considering Milan’s home advantage, attacking depth, and Club Brugge’s early defensive struggles, a comfortable win for the Rossoneri seems likely.
Predicted Scoreline: Milan 2-0 Club Brugge
Milan’s ability to dominate the early phases of the match should see them secure a lead, and their solid defense should be enough to keep Club Brugge at bay. Expect a disciplined, controlled performance from Milan as they aim to secure three crucial points in the Champions League group stage.