Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Mechelen
Match Time & Date:
02/04/2023
11:30 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Club Brugge
Mechelen play host to Club Brugge at their AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne in the Jupiler League round 31. Mechelen have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team continuing with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels. De Kakkers are undefeated in the previous nine home fixtures, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Club Brugge. Lucas Bijker is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last league match, with Iebe Swers being ready to step up.
The title holders, on the other hand, are having a Jupiler League campaign to forget, with the team sitting in 5th place in the standings. Since the visitors head into Sunday’s clash manager-less, we are tempted to put our money on the underdogs. Abakar Sylla is banned for the match, while Andreas Skov Olsen faces race against the clock to bet fit for the match.
Highlighted Player (Hans Vanaken):
Hans Vanaken is a Belgian footballer who was born in Neerpelt on August 24, 1992. Hans Vanaken is a product of PSV football academy, joining the club at the age of 10, but in 2008 he joined Lommel United. The Belgian midfielder continued wearing the green shirt at senior level, scoring 21 goals in 80 appearances for the club in the league.
In 2013 he moved to Lokeren and after spending two seasons at Daknamstadion, he signed a deal with famous Belgian team Club Brugge. Vanaken has established himself as one of the team’s key players and he is likely to play an important role in the Jan Breydel Stadium outfit in the 2019/2020 Europa League season.
His main position is attacking midfielder, but he is used as both central midfielder and left midfielder as well. He has a contract with Club Brugge until June 30, 2024.
Highlighted Team (Club Brugge):
Founded in 1891, Belgium giants Club Brugge are one of the most decorated football clubs in the country. Also known as Blauw-Zwart due to their Blue and Black colours, Club Brugge have been crown champions of Belgium on 14 occasions which is second to Anderlecht.
Through their long-lasting history Club Brugge have enjoyed fair amount of European success.to this day in football history Club Brugge holds the European record number of consecutive participation in the UEFA Europa league – 20. The Blauw-Zwart have reached two European finals and two semi-finals so far. What is more, Club Brugge are the only Belgian side ever to play in the final of the European Cup so far, losing to Liverpool in the 1978 season.
Two years prior, Club Brugge lost the 1976 UEFA Cup Final to the same rivals. Club Brugge play their home games at the Jan Breydel Stadium, which is also home to city rivals Cercle Brugge. The two sides form a formidable rivalry contested in the Bruges Derby.
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