Both Inter Milan and Club Brugge came out of their opening Champions League fixtures with nothing to show for their efforts after narrow defeats. Inter fell 2-1 away to Real Madrid while Brugge lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa. The Italian side remains the only team yet to taste defeat in Serie A this season where they have collected 13 points from five matches and the attack has been firing on all cylinders. Brugge on the other hand have been dominant in the Belgian league with six wins from seven outings but the step up in quality against sides from the top five leagues has exposed gaps in their squad depth.
Team Form
Inter have shown real fight this campaign bouncing back from two goal deficits in matches against Napoli and Roma. Their home record looks solid and the squad has depth in attack with Lautaro Martinez proving decisive in stoppage time on more than one occasion. Brugge sit second in their domestic table behind only Gent and Union but the Belgian champions have struggled to carry that momentum into Europe where they have yet to pick up a point against stronger opposition.
- Inter: 4 wins 1 draw in Serie A so far this term
- Brugge: 18 points from 7 league games with 6 victories
- Both sides lost their first Champions League group match by a single goal margin
Tactical Analysis
Inter rely on character and late drama when things look bleak while their midfield engine allows them to control games at home. Brugge like to press high and play quick transitions but they lack the defensive steel needed to keep out teams from the bigger leagues. The Belgian side will need to improve their concentration after giving up three goals at home to Villa and Inter will look to exploit any space left behind the Brugge back line with quick counters and set piece threats.
Betting Proposal
The types point toward an open encounter where both sides can find the net. Inter have been involved in high scoring games recently and Brugge have shown they can score on the road even against tough sides. A strong chance exists for the visitors to get on the scoresheet while the home team continues its habit of late goals.
Both teams to score yes at 1.90 and Brugge to score away at 1.80 look the sharpest types here.
