Predictions & Statistics
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Away Win |
82.1%
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- | |
| BTTS | BTTS Yes |
75.1%
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- | |
| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
62.4%
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- |
Dender
Cercle Brugge
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Dender
32 matches
Cercle Brugge
32 matches
| Dender | Statistic | Cercle Brugge |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Wins | 8 |
| 10 | Draws | 11 |
| 18 | Losses | 13 |
| 26 | Goals For | 44 |
| 53 | Goals Against | 49 |
| 0.81 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.38 |
| 1.66 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.53 |
| 18 | BTTS Yes | 20 |
| 22 | Over 1.5 | 28 |
| 16 | Over 2.5 | 17 |
| 9 | Over 3.5 | 10 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 12 | Failed To Score | 7 |
| 3.88 | Shots On Goal | 4.63 |
| 10.91 | Total Shots | 14.31 |
| 3.66 | Corners | 4.97 |
| 47.5% | Ball Possession | 47.5% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Cercle Brugge. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Dender expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Cercle Brugge in 3-5-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Cercle Brugge having the stronger overall control. Dender have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.
Dender approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 16 with 19 points from 30 matches. Their record of 3 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses, together with goals at 24:51, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Bruny Nsimba (8 goals), Aurélien Scheidler (7 goals), R. Kvet (5 goals), with creative support from Bruny Nsimba (4 assists), M. Sambu (4 assists), F. Ferraro (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have managed 1 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
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 mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on E. Diop (6 goals), P. Gerkens (6 goals), S. Ngoura (6 goals), with creative support from Gary Magnee (7 assists), Flávio Nazinho (5 assists), S. Ngoura (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 8 head-to-head meetings, Dender won 0 times, Cercle Brugge won 4 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 2:12 from Dender's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 matches, with an average of 1.75 goals per game.
Dender
2
12
4
4
2
2
Lineups
Dender
Lommel United
Dender
Lommel United
Dender
Zulte Waregem
Dender
RAAL La Louvière
Dender
Cercle Brugge
Dender
Zulte Waregem
Dender
RAAL La Louvière
Dender
Gent
Dender
Union St. Gilloise
Dender
Charleroi
Dender
Cercle Brugge
Dender
St. Truiden
Dender
OH Leuven
Dender
Zulte Waregem
Dender
Genk
Dender
Anderlecht
Dender
Antwerp
Dender
KV Mechelen
Dender
Standard Liege
Dender
Club Brugge KV
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
Dender
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
Cercle Brugge
St. Truiden
Cercle Brugge
Dender
Cercle Brugge
Gent
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge KV
Cercle Brugge
Charleroi
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp
Cercle Brugge
Genk
Cercle Brugge
KVC Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
Union St. Gilloise
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
Cercle Brugge
KV Mechelen
Cercle Brugge
Standard Liege
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
Dender
Lommel United
Dender
RAAL La Louvière
Dender
Zulte Waregem
Dender
Gent
Dender
Charleroi
Dender
St. Truiden
Dender
Genk
Dender
Antwerp
Dender
Standard Liege
Dender
Club Brugge KV
Dender
KVC Westerlo
Dender
Zulte Waregem
Dender
KV Mechelen
Dender
RAAL La Louvière
Dender
Union St. Gilloise
Dender
OH Leuven
Dender
Anderlecht
Dender
Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge
St. Truiden
Cercle Brugge
Gent
Cercle Brugge
Charleroi
Cercle Brugge
Genk
Cercle Brugge
KVC Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
Cercle Brugge
Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge
Union St. Gilloise
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp
Cercle Brugge
KV Mechelen
Cercle Brugge
Standard Liege
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge KV
Cercle Brugge
Dender
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 53:53 | 0 | 48 |
W
W
W
W
W
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| 2 |
Cercle Brugge
Away
|
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 |
Dender
Home
|
36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 31:62 | -31 | 25 |
D
L
L
W
L
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