Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Belgium
Cercle Brugge
€29.80m
KVC Westerlo
€50.30m
Preview
If you’re searching for a reliable Cercle Brugge vs KVC Westerlo prediction, you’ve landed in the right place. With both sides eager to climb the Jupiler Pro League table, Sunday’s fixture at Jan Breydelstadion promises action, intrigue, and perhaps a few surprises for punters and fans alike. Let’s break down the teams, the numbers, and the best bets for this 18:15 GMT kickoff.
Cercle Brugge, currently sitting 15th in the league, are looking to steady the ship after a challenging run. Their visitors, KVC Westerlo, occupy 9th place and arrive with a bit more wind in their sails. The head to head record is as balanced as you’ll find: in 48 meetings, each team has 18 wins, with 12 draws. Recent encounters have been just as tight, with Cercle Brugge edging the last 11 meetings (6 wins to 4, one draw).
Goals are usually on the menu when these two meet. Over 1.5 total goals have landed in 91% of their last 11 matches, and both teams have scored in nearly two-thirds of those games. So, if you’re a fan of attacking football—or just like to bet on goals—this fixture rarely disappoints.
The hosts are not without their headaches. Right-back Ibrahim Diakité is out for at least three months after a nasty ankle fracture, and a laundry list of other players have been in the treatment room in recent months. While the status of some injuries is unclear for this match, manager Onur Cinel has proven adaptable, switching between 4-2-3.1, 3-4-3, and even diamond midfield shapes. The attack still revolves around the sharp instincts of Kévin Denkey, but a dip in offensive output has seen them slide down the table.
Cercle’s coaching staff, led by Cinel and assistants Jimmy De Wulf and Florens Koch, will be hoping their tactical flexibility pays off—especially with a squad value of €29.80m compared to Westerlo’s €50.30m.
Westerlo have quietly built a reputation as a tough nut to crack. Their recent away draw at Union St. Gilloise (2:2) as heavy underdogs showed their resilience, and they’ll fancy their chances against a Cercle side missing key players. Westerlo’s squad depth and higher market value could be decisive, especially in a match where both teams are expected to see almost equal possession (51% vs 49%).
Our AI model at NerdyTips has crunched the numbers for this Cercle Brugge vs KVC Westerlo prediction, and the results are intriguing:
Given the injury concerns for Cercle Brugge, Westerlo’s recent resilience, and the historical tendency for goals in this fixture, the smart money is on the away team to score and for the total goals to go over 2.5. The away win at odds of 3.1 is tempting for value seekers, though it comes with some risk.
To wrap up this Cercle Brugge vs KVC Westerlo prediction: expect a closely fought match, but with Westerlo’s edge in squad depth and attacking options, our tip is a 2-1 away win. Whether you’re a casual fan or a seasoned bettor, this fixture looks set to deliver drama, goals, and perhaps a winning ticket or two.
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AS -400
KVC Westerlo is expected to score at least 1 goal with odds of -4002 210
KVC Westerlo is expected to win with odds of 210Over 2.5 -182
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -208
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -114
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:2
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 Cercle B |
16-Feb-25
1:1
| KVC Westerlo  |
| KVC Westerlo |
28-Jul-24
3:0
| Cercle B |
| KVC Westerlo |
30-Jan-24
4:2
| Cercle B |
| Cercle B |
02-Sep-23
2:1
| KVC Westerlo |
| Cercle B |
03-Jun-23
2:0
| KVC Westerlo |
| KVC Westerlo |
07-May-23
3:5
| Cercle B |
| Cercle B |
07-Jan-23
0:1
| KVC Westerlo |
| KVC Westerlo |
24-Jul-22
2:0
| Cercle B |
| Cercle B |
25-Feb-18
1:1
| KVC Westerlo |
Recent Matches of Cercle B| 06 Dec | L |
Cercle B.
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1:2
| St. Liege.
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| 03 Dec | L |
Cercle B.
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1:3
| Gent.
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Recent Matches of KVC Westerlo
| 07 Dec | W | Westerlo. |
4:0 |
Anderlecht. |
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union St. Gill | 17 | 32-10 | 37 |
| 2 |
St. Truiden | 17 | 26-20 | 33 |
| 3 |
Club Brugge KV | 17 | 24-17 | 32 |
| 4 |
Anderlecht | 17 | 23-17 | 31 |
| 5 |
KV Mechelen | 17 | 21-18 | 27 |
| 6 |
Standard Liege | 17 | 16-20 | 24 |
| 7 |
Gent | 17 | 25-25 | 23 |
| 8 |
Genk | 17 | 21-23 | 23 |
| 9 |
Zulte Waregem | 17 | 23-23 | 22 |
| 10 |
Antwerp | 17 | 18-18 | 20 |
| 11 |
KVC Westerlo | 17 | 25-26 | 20 |
| 12 |
Charleroi | 17 | 18-22 | 19 |
| 13 |
RAAL La Louvi | 17 | 12-17 | 18 |
| 14 |
OH Leuven | 17 | 18-27 | 16 |
| 15 |
Cercle Brugge | 17 | 20-26 | 13 |
| 16 |
Dender | 17 | 14-27 | 12 |
