Club Brugge vs Racing Club De Lens prediction: UEFA Champions League, 21 October 2026
Club Brugge beat Racing Club De Lens 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League, Matchday 3, on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The match was played at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges.
Match recap: Club Brugge 3-0 Racing Club De Lens, UEFA Champions League, 21 October 2026
Club Brugge beat Racing Club De Lens 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League, Matchday 3, on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The match was played at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges.
Score period by period
| Period | Club Brugge | Racing Club De Lens |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 1 | 0 |
| Second half | 2 | 0 |
Club Brugge led 1-0 at half-time and added 2 more goals in the second half.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Club Brugge | Racing Club De Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
The table barely separates them. Club Brugge sit 16th and Racing Club De Lens 19th, both on 3 points from 2 matches with one win and one loss each, a goal difference of 0 against -1. Form is just as close, with both sides taking 7 points from their last five.
Our prediction
No clear favourite emerges for Club Brugge vs Racing Club De Lens, Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Club Brugge have 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in 8 Champions League matches, scoring 17 and conceding 20. Racing Club De Lens have 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in 10 matches across Ligue 1 and the Champions League, scoring 21 and conceding 15. Both sides have 7 points from their last five and 3 points in the table. The call is balanced.
Who is favoured for Club Brugge vs Racing Club De Lens?
Neither side is favoured for Club Brugge vs Racing Club De Lens, as both have 3 points in the table and 7 from their last five matches.
When and where Club Brugge vs Racing Club De Lens is played
Club Brugge and Racing Club De Lens meet on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League. The match is on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The venue is the Jan Breydel Stadium, with Club Brugge as the home side.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League |
| Round | Matchday 3 |
| Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Jan Breydel Stadium |
| City | Bruges |
Recent form: Club Brugge and Racing Club De Lens
The figures cover Club Brugge's 8 most recent matches in the UEFA Champions League and Racing Club De Lens's 10 most recent across Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League.
Club Brugge have 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in 8 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 20, with a sequence of W-L-L-D-W, newest first. Their latest result was a 4-3 win over Inter Milano.
3W 1D 4L in 8 games2.1 scored · 2.5 conceded per gameHome 1W-1D-2L · Away 2W-0D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/10/2026 | Inter Milano | Away | 4-3 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 08/09/2026 | Aston Villa | Home | 2-3 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 24/02/2026 | Atletico Madrid | Away | 1-4 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 18/02/2026 | Atletico Madrid | Home | 3-3 | D | UEFA Champions League |
| 28/01/2026 | Olympique Marseille | Home | 3-0 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 20/01/2026 | FC Kairat Almaty | Away | 4-1 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 10/12/2025 | Arsenal FC | Home | 0-3 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 26/11/2025 | Sporting CP | Away | 0-3 | L | UEFA Champions League |
Racing Club De Lens have 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in 10 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 16, with a sequence of L-W-L-D-W, newest first. Their latest result was a 2-0 defeat to Sporting CP.
5W 1D 4L in 10 games2.1 scored · 1.5 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-2L · Away 3W-1D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10/2026 | ESTAC Troyes | Away | 3-1 | W | Ligue 1 |
| 13/10/2026 | Sporting CP | Home | 0-2 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 09/10/2026 | Olympique Lyon | Home | 2-1 | W | Ligue 1 |
| 18/09/2026 | AS Monaco | Away | 1-2 | L | Ligue 1 |
| 13/09/2026 | Le Mans FC | Away | 2-2 | D | Ligue 1 |
| 10/09/2026 | Slavia Prague | Away | 3-2 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 05/09/2026 | FC Lorient | Home | 0-1 | L | Ligue 1 |
| 29/08/2026 | Strasbourg Alsace | Away | 1-2 | L | Ligue 1 |
| 22/08/2026 | AJ Auxerre | Home | 5-2 | W | Ligue 1 |
| 17/05/2026 | Olympique Lyon | Away | 4-0 | W | Ligue 1 |
Club Brugge and Racing Club De Lens squads
Club Brugge squad (30 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sommer, Yann | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Han-beom, Lee | Defender |
| 4 | Ordonez, Joel | Defender |
| 7 | Tresoldi, Nicolo | Forward |
| 8 | Potts, Freddie | Midfielder |
| 9 | Forbs, Carlos | Forward |
| 10 | Vetlesen, Hugo | Midfielder |
| 11 | Virgili, Jan | Midfielder |
| 16 | Tsawa, Cheveyo | Midfielder |
| 17 | Vermant, Romeo | Forward |
| 20 | Vanaken, Hans | Midfielder |
| 27 | Mike, Wisdom | Forward |
| 29 | Jackers, Nordin | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Dams, Matteo | Defender |
| 39 | Robberechts, Milan | Forward |
| 41 | Siquet, Hugo | Defender |
| 44 | Mechele, Brandon | Defender |
| 54 | Coulibaly, Samba | Defender |
| 58 | Spileers, Jorne | Defender |
| 62 | Audoor, Lynnt | Midfielder |
| 64 | Sabbe, Kyriani | Defender |
| 65 | Seys, Joaquin | Defender |
| 67 | Diakhon, Mamadou | Forward |
| 71 | De Corte, Axl | Goalkeeper |
| 77 | Vasovic, Andrej | Forward |
| 80 | Lemarechal, Felix | Midfielder |
| 81 | Vanden Driessche, Argus | Goalkeeper |
| 85 | Koren, Tian Nai | Midfielder |
| 86 | Okon, Gianluca | Midfielder |
| 93 | Verlinden, Wout | Defender |
Racing Club De Lens squad (29 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurtner, Regis | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Aguilar, Ruben | Defender |
| 3 | Nawrocki, Maik | Defender |
| 4 | Celik, Nidal | Defender |
| 5 | Bulatovic, Andrija | Midfielder |
| 6 | Baidoo, Samson | Defender |
| 7 | Sotoca, Florian | Forward |
| 8 | Titraoui, Yassine | Midfielder |
| 9 | Hazard, Thorgan | Midfielder |
| 10 | Thauvin, Florian | Forward |
| 11 | Edouard, Odsonne | Forward |
| 13 | Chavez, Jhoanner | Defender |
| 14 | Udol, Matthieu | Defender |
| 16 | Gorgelin, Mathieu | Goalkeeper |
| 19 | Sima, Abdallah | Forward |
| 20 | Todibo, Jean-Clair | Defender |
| 21 | Haidara, Amadou | Midfielder |
| 22 | Skoras, Michal | Forward |
| 23 | Abdulhamid, Saud | Defender |
| 24 | Gradit, Jonathan | Defender |
| 25 | Ganiou, Ismaelo | Defender |
| 27 | Cuisance, Michael | Midfielder |
| 28 | Kadile, Junior | Forward |
| 29 | Ivanovic, Franjo | Midfielder |
| 31 | Sagnan, Souleymane | Defender |
| 32 | Antonio, Kyllian | Defender |
| 38 | Soares, Mezian | Midfielder |
| 40 | Risser, Robin | Goalkeeper |
| 60 | Jourdren, Ilan | Goalkeeper |
Current UEFA Champions League standings
Club Brugge are 16th in the UEFA Champions League table with 3 points from 2 matches and a goal difference of 0. Racing Club De Lens are 19th, also with 3 points from 2 matches, and a goal difference of -1. Each side has 1 win and 1 loss. The gap is 3 places, with no points between them.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14-5 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Liverpool FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12-7 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7-2 | +5 | 7 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9-2 | +7 | 6 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11-6 | +5 | 6 |
| 19 | Club Brugge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-6 | +0 | 3 |
| 21 | Racing Club De Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | -1 | 3 |
Key data
Club Brugge and Racing Club De Lens both have 3 points from 2 UEFA Champions League matches. Club Brugge have scored 6 and conceded 6; Racing Club De Lens have scored 3 and conceded 4. Both sides took 7 points from their last five results.
What is at stake
The fixture sets 16th against 19th in the UEFA Champions League table. The sides are 3 places apart. They are level on 3 points. Matchday 3 is played with both on 1 win and 1 loss.
Frequently asked questions
What is Club Brugge's form before facing Racing Club De Lens?
Club Brugge have 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in their last 8 UEFA Champions League matches, with 17 goals scored and 20 conceded. Their sequence reads W-L-L-D-W, newest first. They last beat Inter Milano 4-3.
What is Racing Club De Lens's form before facing Club Brugge?
Racing Club De Lens have 4 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses in their last 10 matches across Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League. They scored 18 and conceded 16. Their latest result was a 2-0 defeat to Sporting CP.
Where do Club Brugge and Racing Club De Lens stand in the UEFA Champions League table?
Club Brugge are 16th and Racing Club De Lens are 19th. Both have 3 points from 2 matches. Club Brugge have a goal difference of 0, Racing Club De Lens one of -1.
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