01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Club Brugge to win73%
- Over 1.5 goals88%
Belgian Pro LeagueJan Breydel Stadion, Brugge16°17 km/h
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Club BruggePossession & high pressvs
Cercle BruggePossession controlThe model's lean: 1 · Club Brugge (73%)Best value by the model: 2 · Cercle Brugge @ 9.00 (+6 %)
Club Brugge – Cercle Brugge · Belgian Pro League
1 · Club Brugge 73%X 15%12% Cercle Brugge · 2
73%
15%
Analysis: Club Brugge – Cercle Brugge
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
Club Brugge's dominant form — including a perfect 4-0 head-to-head record in this matchup since 2023 — sets the stage for what appears to be a lopsided affair against their city rivals, Cercle Brugge. The hosts' impressive streak of scoring in 19 consecutive league matches further underscores their offensive prowess, making them the clear favorites in this local derby. With model probabilities firmly backing a Brugge victory at 73%, it's hard to argue against the likely outcome.
The expected goals data paints a similar picture of superiority. Club Brugge's xG of 2.43 dwarfs Cercle Brugge’s 1.17, suggesting a game where the home side should command the scoreboard. Historically, the hosts have consistently found ways to break down Cercle's defenses, and their high-press, possession-focused style is likely to create several goal-scoring opportunities.
However, both teams have been prolific in front of goal, with Cercle themselves finding the net in 11 straight league games. The probability of both teams scoring sits at a notable 63%, indicating that while Club Brugge are favorites, Cercle are more than capable of making their mark. This sets up a match that could see goals from both sides, aligning with a high 70% likelihood of over 2.5 goals.
The odds offered by Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet present an intriguing proposition. With all three offering away win odds at 9.0, there's potential value for those willing to speculate on an upset, given the model's 12% probability for a Cercle win — a 6% edge over the bookmakers' implied probability.
While Club Brugge is the logical pick, if there were ever a time to dabble in the possibility of a surprise, it would be with the enticing odds on offer.
Club BruggeForm WDWWW
League ranking xG #1xGA #7xT #2xP/match #1Points #1
Key players
- Kyriani SabbeRWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.28
- Carlos ForbsRWxG 0.57 · xT 0.43
- Hans VanakenCMxG 0.03 · xT 0.13
Cercle BruggeForm WLLDD
League ranking xG #2xGA #12xT #6xP/match #7Points #11
Key players
- Steve NgouraFxG 0.92 · xT 0.36
- Gary Jean MagnéeRWxG 0.11 · xT 0.23
- Valy KonatéLWBxG 0.07 · xT 0.11
Match prediction: Club Brugge – Cercle Brugge
Predicted score matrix
Cercle Brugge →
Club Brugge →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–03.0%
0–13.0%
0–21.9%
0–30.7%
0–4+0.3%
1
1–06.4%
1–18.0%
1–24.6%
1–31.8%
1–4+0.7%
2
2–08.1%
2–19.4%
2–25.5%
2–32.2%
2–4+0.8%
3
3–06.5%
3–17.6%
3–24.5%
3–31.8%
3–4+0.7%
4+
4+–07.0%
4+–18.2%
4+–24.8%
4+–31.9%
4+–4+0.7%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.2-19%
- 2.2-08%
- 3.1-18%
- 4.3-18%
- 5.3-07%
Expected goals
2,43–1,17
Both teams to score
63%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 3,60
19%
218%
321%
419%
5+29%
Under 2,530%
@3.35EV+1%
Over 2,570%
@1.31
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Balanced
- Club Brugge to win73%
- Over 2.5 goals70%
- Hugo Vegard Vetlesen to score39%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score63%
- Over 2.5 goals70%
- Hugo Vegard Vetlesen to score39%
- Geoffrey Kondo to be booked23%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 2 · Cercle Brugge12% probability@9.00BetsafeEV+6%reference odds
- 2 · Cercle Brugge12% probability@9.00BetssonEV+6%reference odds
- 2 · Cercle Brugge12% probability@9.00NordicbetEV+6%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Club Brugge | X | 2 · Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 1.31 | 5.20 | EV+ 6% 9.00 |
| Betsson | 1.31 | 5.20 | EV+ 6% 9.00 |
| Nordicbet | 1.31 | 5.20 | EV+ 6% 9.00 |
Odds updated 18 Aug, 16:36
Odds movement
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Cercle Brugge win since 16 August — the odds have shortened from 10.50 to 9.00 (−14%).
1+4 %
76 %71 %
1.26 → 1.31
X-8 %
20 %15 %
5.65 → 5.20
2-14 %
12 %7 %
10.50 → 9.00
Over 2,5+2 %
75 %70 %
1.28 → 1.31
Betsson · 5 recorded price levels · 16/08/2026 → 18/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
8 matchesClub Brugge 4Draw 4Cercle Brugge 0
Goals: 12–4 (⌀ 2)
Head-to-head based on Belgian Pro League data since 2023.
Key facts
- Club Brugge KV dominate this fixture historically: 4 wins to 0 in 8 meetings.
- Club Brugge KV come into this round on 3 straight wins.
- Club Brugge KV have scored in 19 consecutive league matches.
- Cercle Brugge KSV have scored in 11 consecutive league matches.
- Club Brugge KV win 67% of their home matches all-time (61 played).
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge (6–0)
Cercle Brugge (5–5)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Club Brugge | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 6 | 2 |
| xPoints | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| xG per match | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| xGA per match | 0.89 | 2 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.47 | 0.55 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.22 | 0.57 |
| Playing style | Club Brugge | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.34 | 0.31 |
| Field tilt | 0.74 | 0.52 |
| xT per match | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| xTA per match | 0.59 | 1.3 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 32 | 26 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.36 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.33 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 24 | 15 |
| Entries into the box against | 9 | 13 |
| Pass completion % | 0.86 | 0.74 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.83 | 0.71 |
| Passes per match | 624 | 350 |
| Passes against per match | 246 | 362 |
| Switches of play per match | 35.4 | 18.4 |
| Long balls per match | 32 | 27 |
| Set pieces | Club Brugge | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0.01 |
| Corners per match | 11.3 | 10.4 |
| Corners against per match | 2.6 | 5 |
| xG per corner | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.55 | 0.38 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Other | Club Brugge | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.79 | 0.73 |
| The goalkeepers | Yann Sommer (Club Brugge) | Gaëtan Coucke (Cercle Brugge) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Save % | 100% | 50% |
| xG prevented | 100% | 26% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge according to our model?
The model gives Club Brugge a 73% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Club Brugge 73%, draw 15%, Cercle Brugge 12%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 2-1 at 9% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 70% and under at 30%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 63% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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