Cercle Brugge
€39.90m
Standard Liege
€41.50m
Preview
Mark your calendars for December 6, 2025, as the Jan Breydelstadion gets ready for a fascinating Jupiler Pro League encounter. In this Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liege prediction, we’ll break down the teams’ form, tactical setups, head to head record, and serve up some betting tips that just might add a little extra excitement to your weekend. Whether you’re a stats nerd, a die-hard fan, or just love a good football story, there’s plenty to unpack in this matchup.
Let’s start with the basics: Standard Liege currently sits 8th in the league with 21 points, while Cercle Brugge finds themselves in 15th place with 13 points. The hosts have struggled for consistency at home, losing three of their last six league matches at the Jan Breydelstadion. Their recent record? One win, two draws, and three defeats in their last six league games, averaging just 0.83 goals scored and conceding 1.33 per match. Not exactly the stuff of dreams, but football is all about surprises.
Standard Liege, on the other hand, have been more reliable away from home. They’ve picked up three wins in their last six away matches in all competitions and have five wins in their last ten overall. That’s the kind of form that gives their fans hope for a positive result on the road.
Injuries could play a part. Cercle Brugge’s Edgaras Utkus is doubtful with a meniscus injury, and both L. da Silva and David Sousa are question marks. Steve Ngoura, the team’s top scorer with four goals, will be crucial up front. Standard Liege should have Thomas Henry leading the attack, with Matthieu Epolo likely between the sticks.
When it comes to tactics, Standard Liege often opts for a 4-2-3-1, using full-backs for width and looking to control the midfield. Cercle Brugge, meanwhile, has shown a liking for pressing and quick transitions—something that paid off handsomely in their last meeting. Expect the home side to try and disrupt Standard’s rhythm and hit on the break.
Now for the part every football fan and punter loves: the numbers and the predictions. Our AI has crunched the data for this Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liege prediction, and here’s what stands out:
Other numbers to keep in mind:
It’s worth noting that their last head to head in February 2025 ended 1-1, so a tight contest is nothing new between these two. Still, the AI’s Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liege prediction leans toward the home side, especially with their expected control of possession and home advantage.
With both teams eager to climb the table and plenty of recent history between them, this promises to be a well-matched contest. If you’re looking for betting tips, the under 3.5 goals market seems a safe (if not spectacular) pick, and the home win is just tempting enough at 1.95, especially given Cercle’s recent giant-killing exploits. Just don’t expect a goal-fest—sometimes, the best football stories are written in the margins.
So, whether you’re a Cercle Brugge supporter hoping for a much-needed home win or a Standard Liege fan dreaming of another away scalp, this fixture is set up nicely for drama. Stay tuned for more expert analysis and betting tips right here on NerdyTips, and may your predictions be as sharp as your halftime snacks!
Mark your calendars for December 6, 2025, as the Jan Breydelstadion gets ready for a fascinating Jupiler Pro League encounter. In this Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liege prediction, we’ll break down the teams’ form, tactical setups, head to head record, and serve up some betting tips that just might add a little extra excitement to your weekend. Whether you’re a stats nerd, a die-hard fan, or just love a good football story, there’s plenty to unpack in this matchup.
Let’s start with the basics: Standard Liege currently sits 8th in the league with 21 points, while Cercle Brugge finds themselves in 15th place with 13 points. The hosts have struggled for consistency at home, losing three of their last six league matches at the Jan Breydelstadion. Their recent record? One win, two draws, and three defeats in their last six league games, averaging just 0.83 goals scored and conceding 1.33 per match. Not exactly the stuff of dreams, but football is all about surprises.
Standard Liege, on the other hand, have been more reliable away from home. They’ve picked up three wins in their last six away matches in all competitions and have five wins in their last ten overall. That’s the kind of form that gives their fans hope for a positive result on the road.
Injuries could play a part. Cercle Brugge’s Edgaras Utkus is doubtful with a meniscus injury, and both L. da Silva and David Sousa are question marks. Steve Ngoura, the team’s top scorer with four goals, will be crucial up front. Standard Liege should have Thomas Henry leading the attack, with Matthieu Epolo likely between the sticks.
When it comes to tactics, Standard Liege often opts for a 4-2-3-1, using full-backs for width and looking to control the midfield. Cercle Brugge, meanwhile, has shown a liking for pressing and quick transitions—something that paid off handsomely in their last meeting. Expect the home side to try and disrupt Standard’s rhythm and hit on the break.
Now for the part every football fan and punter loves: the numbers and the predictions. Our AI has crunched the data for this Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liege prediction, and here’s what stands out:
Other numbers to keep in mind:
It’s worth noting that their last head to head in February 2025 ended 1-1, so a tight contest is nothing new between these two. Still, the AI’s Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liege prediction leans toward the home side, especially with their expected control of possession and home advantage.
With both teams eager to climb the table and plenty of recent history between them, this promises to be a well-matched contest. If you’re looking for betting tips, the under 3.5 goals market seems a safe (if not spectacular) pick, and the home win is just tempting enough at 1.95, especially given Cercle’s recent giant-killing exploits. Just don’t expect a goal-fest—sometimes, the best football stories are written in the margins.
So, whether you’re a Cercle Brugge supporter hoping for a much-needed home win or a Standard Liege fan dreaming of another away scalp, this fixture is set up nicely for drama. Stay tuned for more expert analysis and betting tips right here on NerdyTips, and may your predictions be as sharp as your halftime snacks!
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U3.5 -250
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2501 -105
Cercle Brugge is expected to win with odds of -105Under 3.5 -250
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -141
Both teams are expected to score1X&U5.5 -250
Home win/draw and under 5.5 goals
1:1
2:1
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4
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8
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16
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St. Liege |
23-Aug-25
0:3
| Cercle B ![]() |
Cercle B |
01-Feb-25
1:1
| St. Liege ![]() |
St. Liege |
23-Nov-24
1:0
| Cercle B ![]() |
Cercle B |
26-Jan-24
1:1
| St. Liege ![]() |
St. Liege |
19-Aug-23
0:1
| Cercle B ![]() |
St. Liege |
27-May-23
0:4
| Cercle B ![]() |
Cercle B |
29-Apr-23
0:0
| St. Liege ![]() |
Cercle B |
04-Feb-23
1:1
| St. Liege ![]() |
St. Liege |
07-Aug-22
2:0
| Cercle B ![]() |
St. Liege |
05-Feb-22
1:1
| Cercle B ![]() |
| 13 Dec | L |
Cercle B.
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2:3
| KV Mechelen.
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| 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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| 29 Nov | D |
Waregem.
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1:1
| Cercle B.
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| 22 Nov | L |
Union S.
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2:0
| Cercle B.
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| 08 Nov | L |
Cercle B.
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1:2
| Leuven.
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| 02 Nov | L |
RAAL L.
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2:1
| Cercle B.
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| 30 Oct | W |
Cercle B.
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1:0
| Kortrijk.
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| 26 Oct | D |
Cercle B.
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1:1
| Waregem.
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| 19 Oct | D |
Cercle B.
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2:2
| Genk.
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| 12 Dec | L | St. Liege. |
0:1 |
Leuven.![]() |
| 06 Dec | W | Cercle B. |
1:2 |
St. Liege.![]() |
| 02 Dec | L | Dender. |
3:2 |
St. Liege.![]() |
| 28 Nov | W | KV Mechelen. |
0:1 |
St. Liege.![]() |
| 21 Nov | D | St. Liege. |
0:0 |
Waregem.![]() |
| 09 Nov | L | St. Truiden. |
1:0 |
Standard .![]() |
| 31 Oct | W | Standard . |
3:1 |
Charleroi.![]() |
| 28 Oct | W | Beveren. |
1:2 |
Standard .![]() |
| 25 Oct | L | Gent. |
4:0 |
Standard .![]() |
| 20 Oct | W | Standard . |
1:0 |
Antwerp.![]() |
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union St. Gill | 18 | 33-11 | 38 |
| 2 |
Club Brugge KV | 18 | 29-18 | 35 |
| 3 |
Anderlecht | 18 | 25-18 | 34 |
| 4 |
St. Truiden | 18 | 27-22 | 33 |
| 5 |
KV Mechelen | 18 | 24-20 | 30 |
| 6 |
Standard Liege | 18 | 16-21 | 24 |
| 7 |
Genk | 18 | 22-24 | 24 |
| 8 |
Antwerp | 18 | 20-18 | 23 |
| 9 |
Gent | 18 | 25-27 | 23 |
| 10 |
Zulte Waregem | 18 | 25-25 | 23 |
| 11 |
KVC Westerlo | 18 | 26-27 | 21 |
| 12 |
Charleroi | 18 | 19-23 | 20 |
| 13 |
OH Leuven | 18 | 19-27 | 19 |
| 14 |
RAAL La Louvi | 18 | 14-19 | 19 |
| 15 |
Cercle Brugge | 18 | 22-29 | 13 |
| 16 |
Dender | 18 | 15-32 | 12 |