01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Standard Liège or draw (1X)64%
- Over 1.5 goals76%
Belgian Pro LeagueStade Maurice Dufrasne, Liège23°11 km/h
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Standard LiègeLow block & direct2–2
Cercle BruggeCounter-attacks & crossesThe model's lean: 1 · Standard Liège (36%)Best value by the model: X · Draw @ 3.44 (+5 %)
Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge · Belgian Pro League
1 · Standard Liège 36%X 31%34% Cercle Brugge · 2
36%
31%
34%
Analysis: Standard Liège – Cercle Brugge
Sofia Andersson · · The model's read on the match · How the predictions work
Fifty-seven points versus forty-one. On paper, Standard Liege have the upper hand in this Belgian Pro League clash against Cercle Brugge KSV. Yet delve beneath the surface, and the waters get murkier. The expected goals data tells a different tale: Standard Liege's xPoints come in at 49.9, lagging behind Cercle Brugge KSV's 54.3. Clearly, Cercle's attacking flair—with an xG of 1.8 per match compared to Standard's 1.2—cannot be underestimated.
Standard Liege might boast a slight head-to-head edge over the last four meetings, but a sample of just four games is flimsy scaffolding for predictions. What stands out is Cercle Brugge's offensive consistency, having found the net in nine consecutive league outings. Their counter-attacking style, coupled with a penchant for crosses, poses a genuine threat to Standard's less robust defence.
Cercle Brugge KSV's slightly superior xGA of 1.6 over Standard's 1.7 suggests marginal defensive resilience—a quality that could prove decisive. The most likely scorelines mirror this parity: a 1-1 draw (13%) seems realistic, with the odds of a 1-0 for either side each pegged at 9%. The weather hasn't been mentioned, so no external elements should disrupt the usual ebb and flow of play.
For the betting purists, there's a sliver of value to be found with Pinnacle's odds. A draw sits enticingly at 3.31, precisely eking out a 1% edge. Similarly, the over 2.5 goals market, despite offering only a 1% edge at odds of 1.98, suggests this might not be a low-scoring affair. With both teams to score rated at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 51%, the stage is set for a lively encounter. Expect a 1-1 stalemate, and don't shy away from the over 2.5 goals line, even with its modest edge—it's a tantalising prospect in a match of fine margins.
Standard LiègeForm WWDWL
League ranking xG #15xGA #14xT #14xP/match #14Points #5
Key players
- Casper NielsenRWxG 0.16 · xT 0.08
- Dennis Yerai Eckert AyensaFxG 0.19 · xT 0.01
- Thomas Michel David HenryFxG 0.21 · xT 0.02
Cercle BruggeForm WWWLL
League ranking xG #2xGA #13xT #3xP/match #2Points #13
Key players
- Oumar DiakitéRWxG 0.40 · xT 0.01
- Flávio Basilua Jacinto NazinhoLWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.26
- Gary Jean MagnéeRWBxG 0.15 · xT 0.26
Final score
2 – 2
The model missed the outcome
Predicted probabilities: Standard Liège 36% · Draw 31% · Cercle Brugge 34%
Match prediction: Standard Liège – Cercle Brugge
Predicted score matrix
Cercle Brugge →
Standard Liège →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–07.0%
0–18.5%
0–25.9%
0–32.6%
0–4+1.2%
1
1–08.8%
1–112.5%
1–28.1%
1–33.6%
1–4+1.6%
2
2–06.3%
2–18.4%
2–25.6%
2–32.5%
2–4+1.1%
3
3–02.9%
3–13.9%
3–22.6%
3–31.1%
3–4+0.5%
4+
4+–01.4%
4+–11.8%
4+–21.2%
4+–30.5%
4+–4+0.2%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-113%
- 2.1-09%
- 3.0-19%
- 4.2-18%
- 5.1-28%
Expected goals
1,38–1,33
Both teams to score
55%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,70
117%
225%
322%
415%
5+14%
Under 2,549%
@1.92
Over 2,551%
@1.93
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Double chance Standard Liège or draw (1X)64%
- Over 2.5 goals51%
- Timothé Nkada to score28%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score55%
- Over 2.5 goals51%
- Timothé Nkada to score28%
- Makaya Ibrahima Diaby to be booked22%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- X · Draw31% probability@3.44PinnacleEV+5%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Standard Liège | X | 2 · Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 2.53 | EV+ 5% 3.44 | 2.80 |
Odds updated 8 Aug, 10:09
Odds movement
1+5 %
41 %36 %
2.41 → 2.53
X+3 %
31 %26 %
3.35 → 3.44
2-5 %
36 %31 %
2.95 → 2.80
Over 2,5-1 %
51 %46 %
1.95 → 1.93
Pinnacle · 12 recorded price levels · 04/08/2026 → 08/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
4 matchesStandard Liège 2Draw 1Cercle Brugge 1
Goals: 4–5 (⌀ 2,2)
Head-to-head based on Belgian Pro League data since 2023.
Key facts
- Cercle Brugge KSV have scored in 9 consecutive league matches.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Standard Liège
Cercle Brugge
Standard Liège (44–46)
Cercle Brugge (53–58)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Standard Liège
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.
Standard Liège
Cercle Brugge
The teams in numbers
| Performance | Standard Liège | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 57 | 41 |
| xPoints | 49.9 | 54.3 |
| xG per match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| xGA per match | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.15 | 0.24 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Playing style | Standard Liège | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Field tilt | 0.39 | 0.5 |
| xT per match | 0.86 | 1.2 |
| xTA per match | 1.1 | 1 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 23 | 32 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.26 | 0.33 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.3 | 0.34 |
| Entries into the box per match | 11 | 15 |
| Entries into the box against | 16 | 13 |
| Pass completion % | 0.73 | 0.71 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.68 | 0.66 |
| Passes per match | 298 | 295 |
| Passes against per match | 398 | 334 |
| Switches of play per match | 19.1 | 17.7 |
| Long balls per match | 27 | 26 |
| Set pieces | Standard Liège | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Corners per match | 4 | 5.1 |
| Corners against per match | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| xG per corner | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.43 | 0.51 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.58 | 0.57 |
| Other | Standard Liège | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.64 | 0.65 |
| The goalkeepers | Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège) | Warleson Steillon Lisboa Oliveira (Cercle Brugge) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 102 | 69 |
| Save % | 75% | 75% |
| xG prevented | 64% | 58% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Standard Liège vs Cercle Brugge according to our model?
The model gives Standard Liège a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Standard Liège 36%, draw 31%, Cercle Brugge 34%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 51% and under at 49%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 55% 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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