Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Prediction 22 March 2026
⚡️ In the upcoming match, Anderlecht host Cercle Brugge, with both teams eager to solidify their standings in the league table. Anderlecht have been delivering confident performances at home, as their stats suggest. Meanwhile, Cercle Brugge display resilience on the road, rarely conceding to opponents. Both squads have their unique playing styles and will aim to leverage their strengths to secure a positive result. Read the prediction for this clash below.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams ended in a 0-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Cercle Brugge were the home side):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge:
- 40 matches played;
- home victories - 29, away victories - 7, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 78 to 27;
- average goals in the first half - 1.2, in the second half - 1.43;
- average total goals per match - 2.63.
Head-to-head statistics Anderlecht - Cercle Brugge
RSC Anderlecht Team Overview
The last official match took place in the context of the Belgian Pro League, with Mechelen as the home side and Anderlecht as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Anderlecht vs Mechelen):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 18 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Anderlecht currently sit in 5th place on the table and have shown consistent form at home. Over their last five matches, they've secured two wins, drawn twice, and faced one defeat. Despite this mixed bag of results, they remain one of the highest-scoring teams on home turf, boasting an average of 1.41 goals per match. Their attack appears particularly convincing, especially when up against teams from the lower half of the standings.
Match Results: RSC Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the top-flight league, with Cercle Brugge hosting La Louvière. The game concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Cercle Brugge vs La Louvière):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
Cercle Brugge sit 15th in the league standings, displaying mixed form with three losses in their last five outings. Nonetheless, they have shown resilience on the road, remaining unbeaten in six of their last seven away league matches. The team averages just over one goal per game (1.24), but their defense has been a concern, conceding more than they would like.
Match Results: Cercle Brugge
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 13; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.2;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.95, while the visitors net 0.25.
First-Half Stats: RSC Anderlecht (home) vs Cercle Brugge (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 4 (28.57%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- losses: 2 (14.29%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- draws: 8 (57.14%) vs 4 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.36;
- Average goals conceded: 0.36 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7).
- RSC Anderlecht scored in the 1st half in 10 of last 11 home games against Cercle Brugge.
- RSC Anderlecht scored in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games against Cercle Brugge (Premier Division).
- RSC Anderlecht scored in the 1st half in last 8 games against Cercle Brugge (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 29, away team wins - 7, draws - 4.
Statistics: RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 12 vs 6;
- win percentage: 41% vs 21%;
- losses: 9 vs 13;
- draws: 8 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Cercle Brugge won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 games (Premier Division).
- Cercle Brugge won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.95, the guests - 0.68;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.63;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge
- average total in the tournament: 2.66 vs 2.79;
- average total goals scored: 1.41 vs 1.24;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.72;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.83 vs 0.52;
- RSC Anderlecht: average total at home in the tournament - 1.64;
- Cercle Brugge: average total away in the tournament - 1.21;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 1.8).
- RSC Anderlecht have scored over 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 home games against Cercle Brugge (Premier Division).
- RSC Anderlecht have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Cercle Brugge (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
RSC Anderlecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.24; at home field - 6.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 7.25.
Cercle Brugge: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83, away - 4.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 4.8.
- RSC Anderlecht have taken over 5.5 corners in 10 of last 11 home games (Premier Division).
- RSC Anderlecht have taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for RSC Anderlecht at home - 7 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cercle Brugge away - 6 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for RSC Anderlecht at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Cercle Brugge away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (32/232, 13.8%);
- RSC Anderlecht at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (4/14, 28.6%);
- Cercle Brugge away most often play: 1:1 (3/14, 21.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.9% (odds 7)
1:0 - 11.09% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 10.12% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the trend that Anderlecht often triumphs at home in their head-to-head meetings, another victory on their turf seems likely. While Cercle Brugge have shown commendable performances on the road, historical trends clearly favor the home side in this matchup. We predict an Anderlecht victory due to their consistent displays in front of their home fans.
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