Extratips Match Preview: Sporting CP vs Club Brugge KV – Champions League Clash in Lisbon

Welcome to Extratips! Get ready for a big night as Sporting CP hosts Club Brugge KV at Estádio José Alvalade on November 26, 2025, in the Champions League league phase, kick-off at 20:00.

Both teams need a win to climb the table. Sporting sits 14th and Brugge 13th in the group stages, with only a point between them. Last time they met, Club Brugge won 2-1. Both teams showed attacking style, scoring twice in their last head-to-head.

Top odds: Home win (1.75), Draw (3.60), Away win (4.75). Sporting at home is favored to win. Both teams to score is pegged at 1.57, so expect goals. Over 2.5 goals comes at 1.62, pointing to an open game.

Sporting’s last five home games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses. Brugge’s last five away: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses. Both play better at home, but Brugge travels well in Europe.

Strengths: Sporting creates lots of chances (2.6 goals per match), defends tight (0.6 conceded). Brugge presses high (2.4 goals per match), fights till the end.
Weaknesses: Sporting sometimes lacks composure late on. Brugge can switch off defensively.

Key factors: No major injuries for either side. Tactical tweaks in Brugge’s midfield could open up space for Sporting on the break.

Storylines to watch:

  • Can Sporting break their winless streak against Brugge?
  • Will Brugge’s away form steal the show?
  • Midfield battle – which side controls possession?

This game promises attacking football and a tight result. Fans should expect excitement from both sides, with goals likely and the result hanging in the balance.