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

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