Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht Prediction 3 August 2025
📢 In the second round of the Belgian Championship, Cercle Brugge will host Anderlecht. The home side, having kicked off the season with just a draw, will aim to redeem themselves in front of their fans. The visitors, on the other hand, started the campaign with a confident victory and are eager to extend their winning streak. Can the hosts put up a worthy fight against the leaders, or will Anderlecht showcase their class once again? Read our prediction for this encounter!
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place in March, with Anderlecht securing a 3-0 victory. Here's a breakdown of the comparative statistics from that encounter (Anderlecht were the home side):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cercle Brugge and Anderlecht:
- 39 matches played;
- home team victories - 7, away team wins - 28, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 27 for Cercle Brugge, 76 for Anderlecht;
- average goals in the first half - 1.21, in the second half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 2.64.
Head-to-head statistics Cercle Brugge - Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge Team Overview
Cercle Brugge shared the spoils with Dender in their opening match. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here are the match statistics (Cercle Brugge vs Dender):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Cercle Brugge have been delivering inconsistent performances in their recent outings, with 4 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws in their last ten matches. Their average goal tally stands at just 1.8 goals per game, with an equal number of goals conceded. Currently sitting in 12th place in the league standings, they are in need of points to solidify their position after a less-than-ideal start to the season.
Match Results: Cercle Brugge
RSC Anderlecht Team Overview
Anderlecht, in their latest Europa League qualifying match, suffered a defeat to Hacken (1-2).
Here are the match statistics (Anderlecht vs Hacken):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
Anderlecht are showing confidence both at home and away, currently sitting at the top of the league and maintaining consistent performances even against tough opponents. Over their last ten matches, they've secured five victories with an impressive average of 1.9 goals scored per game while conceding just 1.3 goals on average.
Match Results: RSC Anderlecht
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- First-half wins for the home team - 2; for the away team - 11; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.21;
- Today's home team averages 0.26 goals, while the visitors average 0.95.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.7).
- Cercle Brugge have lost the first half in their last 7 head-to-head matches in this league.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 28, Draws - 4.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Wins: 0 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 0.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in their last 7 head-to-head matches against Anderlecht (Premier League).
- Cercle Brugge have failed to win at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters (Premier League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by the home team - 0.69, away team - 1.95;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.64;
- Both teams scored: overall - 15 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
- Cercle Brugge have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 18 of their last 19 head-to-head matches.
- Cercle Brugge have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 17 of their last 18 head-to-head matches (Premier League).
- Cercle Brugge have scored less than 1.5 goals in 14 of their last 15 head-to-head matches.
- Cercle Brugge have scored less than 1.5 goals in 13 of their last 14 head-to-head matches (Premier League).
Corners Prediction
Cercle Brugge: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 5.25.
Anderlecht: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 8, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; away - 5.4.
- Total corners under 9.5 hit in 6 of Cercle Brugge's last 7 matches (Premier League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.08 (1.54 for the home team and 1.54 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.43 (1.11 for the home team and 1.32 for the away team).
Cercle Brugge: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 2.25.
Anderlecht: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Both teams scored overall - 15 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht
- Total matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 1;
- Cercle Brugge BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Anderlecht BTTS away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- Cercle Brugge BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Anderlecht BTTS away - 4 (80%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match between Cercle Brugge and Anderlecht is expected to begin cautiously, but both teams should "wake up" in the second half. Considering Anderlecht's strong attacking prowess and Cercle Brugge's struggles at home, it's reasonable to predict that the visitors will dominate after the break, while the hosts may not score much. Therefore, we recommend considering a bet on total under 3 goals.No comments
Betting Tips: Cercle Brugge - RSC Anderlecht
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