Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 January 2026
⭐️ In the upcoming clash between Cercle Brugge and Antwerp, both sides will be eager to climb the league standings. Cercle Brugge, currently sitting in 15th place, are enduring a disappointing run with three losses in their last five outings. Their attacking prowess has been lacking, and their defense often falters. On the other hand, Antwerp have shown more consistency with six victories in their last ten matches. However, their defensive line is not without its flaws. This matchup promises to be intense and unpredictable given the current form of both teams. Read the prediction for their battle below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Antwerp were the home side):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Cercle Brugge and Antwerp:
- 29 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 16, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 22 for Cercle Brugge, 40 for Antwerp;
- average goals in the first half - 1, second half - 1.14;
- average total goals per match - 2.14.
Head-to-head statistics Cercle Brugge - Royal Antwerp
Cercle Brugge Team Overview
The team's last official match took place in the Premier League, with Genk as the home side and Cercle Brugge as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Cercle Brugge vs Genk):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 8.
Cercle Brugge are struggling this season, sitting in 15th place on the table. Their last five matches have been challenging, with three losses, one win, and a draw. The team displays inconsistency, managing only four wins this season alongside nine defeats and nine draws. Their attack averages 1.27 goals per game, but a shaky defense concedes 1.41 goals per match. In their most recent head-to-head with Antwerp, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match Results: Cercle Brugge
Royal Antwerp Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Premier League, with Antwerp hosting Charleroi. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
The game statistics were as follows (Antwerp vs Charleroi):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
The "Reds" from Antwerp currently sit ninth in the league standings and have shown solid form in recent months, winning six out of their last ten matches. The team averages 1.09 goals per game while conceding the same amount, indicating a balanced style of play without significant issues in either attack or defense.
Match Results: Royal Antwerp
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 16, draws - 8.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- win percentage: 18% vs 32%;
- losses: 9 vs 9;
- draws: 9 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 12 of last 13 home games against Royal Antwerp.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 11 of last 12 games against Royal Antwerp (Premier Division).
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 9 of last 10 home games against Royal Antwerp (Premier Division).
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 15 of last 17 games (Premier Division).
- Cercle Brugge have not won in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Cercle Brugge have not won in last 9 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.76, the guests - 1.38;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp
- average total in the tournament: 2.68 vs 2.18;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.77 vs 0.59;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- Cercle Brugge: average total at home in the tournament - 1.55;
- Royal Antwerp: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.2) vs 1.6 (away - 1).
- Cercle Brugge have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games against Royal Antwerp (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Cercle Brugge: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.73; at home field - 4.91;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 7.4.
Royal Antwerp: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.05, away - 3.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.33.
- Royal Antwerp have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games against Cercle Brugge (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Cercle Brugge at home - 10 (91%);
- number of BTTS matches for Royal Antwerp away - 2 (20%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Cercle Brugge at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Royal Antwerp away - 0 (0%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (28/176, 15.9%);
- Cercle Brugge at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Royal Antwerp away most often play: 1:0 (3/10, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.55% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 10.58% (odds 8)
0:1 - 10.11% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have different objectives going into this match: Cercle Brugge are fighting for survival, while Antwerp aim to secure a spot above mid-table to contend for European competitions. Considering the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics, betting on under 2.5 goals seems promising-especially given Antwerp's trend of low-scoring away games and Cercle Brugge's home matches. A 1-1 draw is a possible outcome.
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