Club Bruges vs LASK Linz
Champions League Qualification
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21: 00 CET
Venue: Jan Breydel Stadion (Brugge).
Club Brugge
Club Brugge will try to maintain their slim Champions League qualification advantage against LASK when they host the Jan Breydel stadium in the second leg.
The Belgian side had won 1-0 over Austria in the first leg, but coach Philippe Clement had to warn his players to have all the focus needed.
However, the away win gave the team confidence, and they haven't lost at home this season, where they already have eleven matches unbeaten from the previous season.
In the Jupiler League, their game was postponed, allowing them to better prepare for Wednesday's match.
The team currently has ten points (three wins and one draw), standing in second place, along with KV Mechelen and Mouscron.
LASK Linz
LASK must have a positive and offensive approach to this second leg match if they want to dream about qualifying.
Austria does not have the same rights as their opponents, so they have to play a league match, where they beat Rapid Vienna 2-1. In this way, they reached thirteen points (four wins and one draw). Two points behind leaders Salzburg, who are the winners of the last six Austrian league editions.
The team's defeat against Brugge was Linz's first of the season because they came from seven matches unbeaten (six wins and one draw).
There are no significant technical differences between the two teams, I think the host factor and the benefits gained in the first match can be decisive.
Brugge's prediction of a new win over Linz might be the right choice.
Club Bruges vs LASK Prediction
The home side is superior in statistics in away games. The first leg saw twelve attempts from them and they recorded five shots on goal in the process. They dominated the first half and we can hope they will win one of the half in ninety minutes.
The ill-fated visitors attacked in the first leg match at their home. Their careless defense was awarded a penalty in the 10th minute of the match. They recorded fifteen effort goals but only had one shot on goal from the whole.
We can expect the home team to win against a weaker team. It is very doubtful whether guests can counterattack in the game. However, the more likely opportunity lies with the hosts who advance to the group stages with a win.
Club Bruges vs LASK Betting Tips
To win half the round: Club Bruges @ 1.44 (4/9)
Full-time results: Club Bruges @ 1.80 (4/5).