BELGIUM JUPILER PRO LEAGUE
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Jan Breydel Stadion
Referee: A. Letellier
Cercle Brugge
Match Timeline
Zulte Waregem
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
21'
I. Diaby
Cercle Brugge
🔄
27'
E. Diop ↔ O. Adewumi
Cercle Brugge
🟨
43'
Anosike Ementa
Zulte Waregem
57'
J. Erenbjerg
Zulte Waregem
🔄
58'
S. Ngoura ↔ O. Diakite
Cercle Brugge
🔄
59'
E. Lofolomo ↔ T. Claes
Zulte Waregem
65'
D. Vanzeir · Assist: P. Gerkens
Cercle Brugge
67'
M. Ake
Zulte Waregem
🔄
70'
M. Ake ↔ Y. Cappelle
Zulte Waregem
🔄
70'
A. Ementa ↔ T. Hedl
Zulte Waregem
🔄
77'
I. Diaby ↔ N. De Wilde
Cercle Brugge
🔄
77'
G. Magnee ↔ I. Diakite
Cercle Brugge
🔄
77'
D. Vanzeir ↔ K. Kouassi
Cercle Brugge
🔄
87'
J. Erenbjerg ↔ S. Ujka
Zulte Waregem
🔄
88'
W. Paugain ↔ L. Willen
Zulte Waregem
88'
J. Opoku · Assist: S. Ujka
Zulte Waregem

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Draw
Probability 38%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 79.1%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 82.3%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Draw
38%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
79.1%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
82.3%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Draw / Draw
-
-
Correct Score 1-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Cercle Brugge Win 32.9%
Draw 38%
Zulte Waregem Win 29.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
Cercle Brugge1.47
Zulte Waregem1.45
Recent Form (Last 5)
Cercle Brugge Cercle Brugge
WWDLW
50 GF / 51 GA
Zulte Waregem Zulte Waregem
WLDWL
48 GF / 50 GA
Key Stats
1.47
Average Goals Scored
1.41
1.5
Average Goals Conceded
1.47
22
BTTS Yes
20
19
Over 2.5
17
4.85
Shots on Goal
4.18

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Cercle Brugge Cercle Brugge 34 matches
Zulte Waregem Zulte Waregem 34 matches
Cercle Brugge Statistic Zulte Waregem
10 Wins 11
11 Draws 9
13 Losses 14
50 Goals For 48
51 Goals Against 50
1.47 Avg Goals Scored 1.41
1.5 Avg Goals Conceded 1.47
22 BTTS Yes 20
30 Over 1.5 27
19 Over 2.5 17
11 Over 3.5 12
8 Clean Sheets 8
7 Failed To Score 8
4.85 Shots On Goal 4.18
14.26 Total Shots 12.41
5.06 Corners 4.53
47.4% Ball Possession 48.1%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Cercle Brugge expected to line up in 3-5-2 and Zulte Waregem in 3-4-1-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Zulte Waregem having the stronger overall control. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward Zulte Waregem.

Cercle Brugge Analysis

Cercle Brugge sit 14 with 31 points after 30 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 7 wins, 10 draws, and 13 defeats with a 39:47 goal balance points toward very strong form and are on a winning streak. Going forward they depend heavily on E. Diop (7 goals), S. Ngoura (7 goals), O. Diakite (6 goals), with creative support from Gary Magnee (7 assists), Flávio Nazinho (7 assists), S. Ngoura (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 1 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

Zulte Waregem Analysis

So far, Zulte Waregem have built a campaign that leaves them 13 in the table on 32 points from 30 matches. Their overall return of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses with goals at 38:47 reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking weight is carried by J. Erenbjerg (12 goals), J. Opoku (9 goals), M. Ake (6 goals), with creative support from Anosike Ementa (8 assists), J. Opoku (6 assists), J. Erenbjerg (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses points toward a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Cercle Brugge won 5 times, Zulte Waregem won 4 times, while 6 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 26:28 from Cercle Brugge's perspective. 10 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 12 matches, with an average of 3.6 goals per game.

1X2: Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (70.9%)
Predicted formations: Cercle Brugge 3-5-2 / Zulte Waregem 3-4-1-2
H2H summary: Cercle Brugge wins 5, draws 6, Zulte Waregem wins 4
Stats
Cercle Brugge Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem Zulte Waregem
Shots on Goal
7
Shots on Goal
7
Shots off Goal
5
Shots off Goal
2
Blocked Shots
5
Blocked Shots
5
6 Corner Kicks 7
13 Fouls 12
2 Offsides 0
47% Ball Possession 53%
17 Total Shots 14
7 Shots on Goal 7
5 Shots off Goal 2
5 Blocked Shots 5
11 Shots insidebox 9
6 Shots outsidebox 5
4 Goalkeeper Saves 5
380 Total passes 431
300 Passes accurate 344
2.54 expected_goals 1.52
🟨 0 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Cercle Brugge
Formation
Zulte Waregem
Warleson
Warleson
E. Kakou
E. Kakou
G. Kondo
G. Kondo
K. Valy
K. Valy
G. Magnee
G. Magnee
I. Diaby
I. Diaby
P. Gerkens
🎯
P. Gerkens
E. Diop
E. Diop
Nazinho
Nazinho
D. Vanzeir
D. Vanzeir
S. Ngoura
S. Ngoura
B. Gabriel
B. Gabriel
L. Lemoine
L. Lemoine
J. Kiilerich
J. Kiilerich
B. De Jaegere
B. De Jaegere
W. Paugain
W. Paugain
D. Asare
D. Asare
E. Lofolomo
E. Lofolomo
M. Ake
M. Ake
J. Erenbjerg
J. Erenbjerg
A. Ementa
A. Ementa
J. Opoku
J. Opoku
Cercle Brugge 3-5-2
Starting XI
1
Warleson
G
5
E. Kakou
D
24
G. Kondo
D
12
K. Valy
D
15
G. Magnee
↓ 77'
M
19
I. Diaby
⚽ 21' ↓ 77'
M
18
P. Gerkens
🎯 65'
M
37
E. Diop
↓ 27'
M
20
Nazinho
M
13
D. Vanzeir
⚽ 65' ↓ 77'
F
9
S. Ngoura
↓ 58'
F
Substitutes
21
M. Delanghe
G
27
N. De Wilde
↑ 77'
D
23
H. Jurado
M
17
O. Adewumi
↑ 27'
F
2
I. Diakite
↑ 77'
D
41
K. Kouassi
↑ 77'
F
33
R. Caicedo
D
66
C. Ravych
D
10
O. Diakite
↑ 58'
F
Zulte Waregem 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
13
B. Gabriel
G
4
L. Lemoine
D
5
J. Kiilerich
D
45
B. De Jaegere
12
W. Paugain
↓ 88'
M
40
D. Asare
M
6
E. Lofolomo
↓ 59'
M
39
M. Ake
⚽ 67' ↓ 70'
M
10
J. Erenbjerg
⚽ 57' ↓ 87'
F
18
A. Ementa
↓ 70' 🟨 43'
F
22
J. Opoku
⚽ 88'
F
Substitutes
1
L. Bostyn
G
9
J. Vossen
F
3
A. Tanghe
D
55
Y. Cappelle
↑ 70'
D
8
T. Claes
↑ 59'
M
20
T. Hedl
↑ 70'
F
11
S. Gavriel
D
36
S. Ujka
🎯 88' ↑ 87'
M
31
L. Willen
↑ 88'
D
Last matches: Cercle Brugge
09.05.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
1
4
L
24.04.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Dender
2
1
W
19.04.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Dender
4
1
W
11.04.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
3
0
W
04.04.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
2
D
22.03.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht
3
2
W
15.03.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
1
3
L
08.03.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
St. Truiden
1
2
L
01.03.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Dender
0
0
D
20.02.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Gent
1
0
W
15.02.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge KV
1
2
L
07.02.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Charleroi
4
3
W
31.01.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp
0
4
L
25.01.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Genk
1
1
D
17.01.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
KVC Westerlo
2
0
W
26.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Union St. Gilloise
1
1
D
21.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
2
0
W
13.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
KV Mechelen
2
3
L
06.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Standard Liege
1
2
L
29.11.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
Last matches: Zulte Waregem
09.05.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Dender
2
1
W
26.04.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
RAAL La Louvière
4
0
W
19.04.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
RAAL La Louvière
2
0
W
12.04.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Dender
2
1
W
04.04.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
2
2
D
22.03.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Charleroi
1
0
W
13.03.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Gent
0
2
L
08.03.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Standard Liege
0
1
L
28.02.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
KV Mechelen
1
2
L
22.02.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Anderlecht
2
4
L
15.02.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
St. Truiden
2
3
L
07.02.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Dender
1
0
W
31.01.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
KVC Westerlo
0
1
L
24.01.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Club Brugge KV
3
4
L
17.01.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Genk
2
1
W
09.01.26
Fri
Zulte Waregem
FC Sion
2
3
L
27.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Antwerp
1
2
L
20.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Union St. Gilloise
0
2
L
13.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
RAAL La Louvière
2
2
D
07.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
OH Leuven
1
1
D
H2H: Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem
01.05.26
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
3
L
04.04.26
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
2
2
D
29.11.25
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
1
1
D
26.10.25
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
31.10.23
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
2
D
23.04.23
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
2
3
W
27.08.22
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
23.01.22
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
3
1
W
11.09.21
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
2
4
W
02.07.21
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
1
2
W
26.12.20
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
1
0
L
08.11.20
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
3
L
04.07.20
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
2
2
D
21.12.19
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
0
W
05.10.19
H2H
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
6
0
L
Last matches: Cercle Brugge
24.04.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Dender
2
1
W
11.04.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
3
0
W
15.03.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
1
3
L
01.03.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Dender
0
0
D
15.02.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge KV
1
2
L
31.01.26
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp
0
4
L
26.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Union St. Gilloise
1
1
D
13.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
KV Mechelen
2
3
L
06.12.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Standard Liege
1
2
L
08.11.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
1
2
L
26.10.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
19.10.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Genk
2
2
D
28.09.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Gent
2
4
L
14.09.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Charleroi
2
3
L
29.08.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
St. Truiden
1
1
D
17.08.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
KVC Westerlo
4
1
W
03.08.25
Jup
Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht
0
2
L
H2H at home: Cercle Brugge
01.05.26
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
3
L
26.10.25
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
31.10.23
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
2
D
27.08.22
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
23.01.22
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
3
1
W
08.11.20
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
3
L
21.12.19
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
0
W
Last matches: Zulte Waregem
19.04.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
RAAL La Louvière
2
0
W
12.04.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Dender
2
1
W
13.03.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Gent
0
2
L
28.02.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
KV Mechelen
1
2
L
15.02.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
St. Truiden
2
3
L
24.01.26
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Club Brugge KV
3
4
L
09.01.26
Fri
Zulte Waregem
FC Sion
2
3
L
27.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Antwerp
1
2
L
20.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Union St. Gilloise
0
2
L
07.12.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
OH Leuven
1
1
D
21.11.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Standard Liege
0
0
D
07.11.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Dender
2
2
D
26.10.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
1
1
D
04.10.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
RAAL La Louvière
0
0
D
20.09.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Charleroi
2
1
W
31.08.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Genk
2
3
L
10.08.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
Anderlecht
3
2
W
02.08.25
Jup
Zulte Waregem
KVC Westerlo
1
3
L
H2H away: Zulte Waregem
01.05.26
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
3
W
26.10.25
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
31.10.23
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
2
D
27.08.22
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
1
D
23.01.22
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
3
1
L
08.11.20
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
1
3
W
21.12.19
H2H
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
2
0
L

Standings

Pro League , Relegation Round
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 36 13 9 14 53:53 0 48
W W W W W
2 36 10 11 15 53:58 -5 41
L L W W W
3 36 7 13 16 35:50 -15 34
W L L L L
4 36 5 10 21 31:62 -31 25
D L L W L
Relegation Playoffs