Cercle Brugge vs Mechelen Prediction 13 December 2025
🔅 In the upcoming match, Cercle Brugge host Mechelen, setting the stage for an intriguing clash between two sides in contrasting form. The hosts find themselves near the bottom of the table, struggling with inconsistent performances that highlight their poor run. Meanwhile, the visitors are aiming for European competition, sitting in fifth place and displaying strong performances. How will this encounter unfold? Read our prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Mechelen):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Cercle Brugge and Mechelen:
- 16 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 6, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 22 for Cercle Brugge, 23 for Mechelen;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.25, in the 2nd half - 1.56;
- average total goals per match - 2.81.
Head-to-head statistics Cercle Brugge - Mechelen
Cercle Brugge Team Overview
The last official match took place in the First Division A, with Cercle Brugge hosting Standard Liège. The game concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Cercle Brugge vs Standard Liège):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Cercle Brugge, currently sitting 15th in the table, are facing significant challenges this season. The team has secured just two victories in their last 17 matches and is on a three-game losing streak. They average only one goal per match while conceding 1.6 goals over the same period. The "Green and Black" often rely on counterattacks, yet their defense remains vulnerable. In their most recent head-to-head with Mechelen, they managed a 0-0 draw, which might suggest an ability to defend their home ground.
Match Results: Cercle Brugge
Mechelen Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the First Division A, with Mechelen as the home team and Charleroi as the visitors. The game ended with a scoreline of 1-0.
Here's the match statistics (Mechelen vs Charleroi):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
Mechelen currently sit in fifth place in the league, thanks to their consistent performances. The team has secured seven wins out of 17 matches this season. Their game is built on solid defense and efficient attacks, averaging around 1.24 goals scored per match while conceding just over one goal (1.06). In their last five games, they have claimed two victories and one draw, affirming the "Yellow-Reds'" strong form ahead of this away fixture.
Match Results: Mechelen
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Mechelen
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 2 vs 7;
- win percentage: 12% vs 41%;
- losses: 8 vs 4;
- draws: 7 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 13 of last 14 games.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in last 12 games (Premier Division).
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in last 7 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.44;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 10; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Mechelen
- average total in the tournament: 2.71 vs 2.29;
- average total goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.24;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.47 vs 0.53;
- Cercle Brugge: average total at home in the tournament - 1.56;
- Mechelen: average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.17) vs 1.1 (away - 1.25).
- Mechelen have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Cercle Brugge: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.76; at home field - 4.89;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 6.33.
Mechelen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.82, away - 5.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; away - 2.75.
- Cercle Brugge have taken over 5.5 corners in last 6 home games against Mechelen (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Mechelen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Cercle Brugge at home - 8 (89%);
- number of BTTS matches for Mechelen away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Cercle Brugge at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Mechelen away - 2 (50%).
- Cercle Brugge have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Cercle Brugge have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (22/136, 16.2%);
- Cercle Brugge at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Mechelen away most often play: 0:1 , 1:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.33% (odds 7.5)
1:0 - 8.98% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 8.42% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and the statistics from their recent encounters, we can expect a cautious approach from both sides. Cercle Brugge are struggling both in creating chances up front and in maintaining defensive solidity; this makes betting on both teams to score an appealing option for a prediction.No comments
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