Standard — Brugge : Match Preview and Prediction for September 27,2025

Standard’s Recent Managerial Change

The Liege-based team recently underwent a coaching change, having been unimpressed by Mircea Rednic’s methods between games. This move also saw Dender lose their head coach, Vincent Evrard. A managerial change this early in the season is a rare occurrence, especially given that the team’s results weren’t disastrous. Nevertheless, Standard’s management decided to make the switch.

Standard’s Initial Results Under New Leadership

In the three matches under the new coach, the hosts have experienced a full spectrum of results. Initially, they lost 0-1 to Heverlee away, then drew 1-1 at home against Mechelen, and in the last league round, they secured an impressive 2-0 away victory against Westerlo, establishing the final score before halftime.

Standard’s Current League Position and Challenges

Regardless, the “red-whites” currently sit in 8th place in the , which is likely their ceiling for this modest and balanced squad at this time. Playing at home at Maurice Dufrasne against the Belgian vice-champion will undoubtedly be a tough challenge for the hosts. Bates, Doumbia, and Homavou will miss this match due to injuries.

Brugge’s Strong Champions League Start

Brugge kicked off their Champions League campaign successfully, dismantling Monaco 4-1 at home. Vanaken, Tresoldi, and company secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the first half, with both teams exchanging goals in the second period.

Brugge’s Mixed Domestic Form

However, maintaining that success on the domestic front with two consecutive home victories proved challenging. First, they defeated Sint-Truiden 2-0 last weekend. But in a rescheduled first-round match against Westerlo midweek, the Belgian vice-champions played out a wild 5-5 draw. Throughout the game, the “dark blues” either led or trailed, ultimately conceding a late equalizer in the 98th minute, letting slip a vital victory.

Brugge’s League Ambitions and Injury Update

After such a goal-fest, the gap to Union widened to 6 points, and the visitors cannot afford to drop more points in the foreseeable future. The “dark blues” are heading to Liege determined to win. They will be without their main goalkeeper Mignolet (who sustained an injury against Monaco immediately after saving a penalty), as well as Vetlesen and Reis. However, Vermant has returned to action after a month-long absence.