Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025
Pro League Betting Preview: Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge host Cercle Brugge in this Bruges derby encounter at Jan Breydel Stadion, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 9 August. Our Belgian Pro League betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
The Favourites Look Value for This Fixture
Club -1.25 could be worth a bet at 2.00 on the Asian Handicap. We’re confident that the favourites can win by two goals or more against Cercle, although we’ll get half our stake returned if they win by one.
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3-1 Win for Club in Last Head-to-Head
Club Brugge were defeated on the road in their last Pro League game. Mechelen won 2-1 at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The Blue and Black had six shots on target and boasted 64% possession, while Christos Tzolis registered the goal.
Three days ago, Club triumphed 1-0 when visiting Red Bull Salzburg in a Champions League qualifier.
Cercle Brugge were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-0 at home to Anderlecht at Jan Breydel Stadion. Onur Cinel's men were 53% in the possession stakes and managed two shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Club have triumphed in the last two clashes against Cercle. When travelling to Jan Breydel Stadion, the scoreline was 3-1 following a 3-0 home win at Jan Breydel Stadion. The past 10 H2H meetings have seen six draws, three Club victories and one Cercle triumph.
Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7:5 | 10 |
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7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10:9 | 8 |
Club have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. Nicky Hayen's team have averaged 59.5% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.7 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 7.3 attempts and 4.0 corners.
Top goalscorer Christos Tzolis has found the net 7 times, Romeo Vermant 5, with Joel Ordonez and two other players on 1. Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken are the leading assists makers with 3.
Cercle Brugge – Last 10 League GamesCercle have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 10.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 47.6% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 2.1 goals from 8.7 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
Thibo Somers is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Lawrence Agyekum, Paris Brunner, Lucas Perrin and Ibrahim Diakite have 2. Lawrence Agyekum, Flavio Nazinho and Gary Magnee have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Club Brugge confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nordin Jackers (GK), Hugo Siquet, Jorne Spileers, Brandon Mechele, Bjorn Meijer, Hugo Vetlesen, Aleksandar Stankovic, Hans Vanaken, Cisse Sandra, Romeo Vermant, Christos Tzolis.
Cercle Brugge confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Maxime Delanghe (GK), Ibrahim Diakite, Christiaan Ravych, Emmanuel Kakou, Flavio Nazinho, Lawrence Agyekum, Edan Diop, Hannes van der Bruggen, Pieter Gerkens, Steve Ngoura, Alan Minda.
Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Match Prediction
Club should have the upper hand when it comes to this Pro League encounter. Taking the -1.25 at odds of 2.00 should be the way forward and there’s a chance of a nice return for a comfortable win.
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Key Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge league stats:
Club -1.25 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction


We’re betting on Club to secure a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 6.75 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.
Player Prop Picks
Hans Vanaken (Club) can be backed to finish without a shot on goal at 1.75. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
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Christos Tzolis (Club) has netted seven goals in his past ten Pro League games. We’re content to land the 2.55 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
Cercle Brugge have had a corner average of 5.90 in the past ten games, while Club Brugge have conceded an average 4.20 corners in their last five matches. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on Cercle to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of 2.00.


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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Club Brugge with the -1.25 Asian Handicap, one or both teams drawing a blank and Cercle Brugge to rack up over 3.5 corners.
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Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Club Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies
With a 69% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Club Brugge are favourites to prosper in this Pro League encounter and they’re available at 1.44 with the bookies. At 6.40, Cercle Brugge are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Club are 1.94 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Cercle are 5.40 and the draw is priced at 2.48.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.
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Christos Tzolis Top of First Goalscorer List
Favourite Christos Tzolis is 4.50 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Club Undefeated in Previous Seven H2H Jan Breydel Stadion Clashes
Club have swerved defeat at Jan Breydel Stadion in the previous three matches. The Blue and Black have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Cercle haven’t won any of their past eight away games. Onur Cinel's men have five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
The past meeting at Jan Breydel Stadion saw Club defeat Cercle 3-0. There have been three draws in the previous 7 H2H matches at Jan Breydel Stadion along with four Club victories.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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6-1-3 | 3.00 | 1.80 | 1.20 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
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1-5-4 | 2.70 | 1.00 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Champions League Qualification: 06/08 RB Salzburg 0 Club Brugge1
- First Division A: 01/08 Mechelen 2 Club Brugge1
- First Division A: 27/07 Club Brugge 2 Genk1
- First Division A Playoff Championship Group: 25/05 Club Brugge 1 Royal Antwerp1
- First Division A Playoff Championship Group: 18/05 Anderlecht 1 Club Brugge3
- First Division A: 03/08 Cercle Brugge 0 Anderlecht2
- First Division A: 26/07 Dender 0 Cercle Brugge0
- First Division A Playoff Relegation Group: 10/05 Beerschot 4 Cercle Brugge2
- First Division A Playoff Relegation Group: 03/05 Cercle Brugge 0 Kortrijk2
- First Division A Playoff Relegation Group: 26/04 Cercle Brugge 3 Sint-Truiden1
- Pro League: 09/03 2025 Cercle 1 Club 3
- Pro League: 01/09 2024 Club 3 Cercle 0
- Pro League: 26/05 2024 Club 0 Cercle 0
- Pro League: 01/04 2024 Cercle 1 Club 1
- Pro League: 18/02 2024 Cercle 1 Club 1
- Pro League: 12/11 2023 Club 0 Cercle 0
- Pro League: 19/02 2023 Cercle 2 Club 2
- Pro League: 02/09 2022 Club 4 Cercle 0
- Pro League: 26/12 2021 Cercle 2 Club 0
- Pro League: 06/08 2021 Club 1 Cercle 1


- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Club vs Cercle before you bet. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Club Brugge Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Cercle Brugge Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Club Brugge Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Cercle Brugge Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Club Brugge Substitutes
- 2Zaid Abner Romero
- 6Ludovit Reis
- 7Nicolo Tresoldi
- 9Carlos Forbs
- 15Raphael Onyedika
- 22Simon Mignolet
- 62Lynnt Audoor
- 64Kyriani Sabbe
- 65Joaquin Seys
Cercle Brugge Substitutes
- 1Warleson
- 3Edgaras Utkus
- 8Erick Nunes
- 12Valy Konate
- 15Gary Magnee
- 19Ibrahima Diaby
- 23Heriberto Jurado
- 27Nils De Wilde
- 41Krys Kouassi
Previous Club Brugge Lineups
Previous Cercle Brugge Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Union S-G | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15:3 | 17 |
2 | Sint-Truiden | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:7 | 14 |
3 | Charleroi | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:8 | 12 |
4 | Mechelen | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 12 |
5 | Anderlecht | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:8 | 10 |
6 | Club Brugge | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 10 |
7 | Westerlo | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
8 | Royal Antwerp | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 9 |
9 | Cercle Brugge | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 8 |
10 | Genk | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
11 | Gent | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:9 | 8 |
12 | Standard Liège | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:10 | 8 |
13 | Zulte Waregem | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:12 | 7 |
14 | La Louvière | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:8 | 7 |
15 | OH Leuven | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6:14 | 7 |
16 | Dender | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2:10 | 2 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Union S-G | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:0 | 9 |
2 | Sint-Truiden | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
3 | Royal Antwerp | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
4 | Mechelen | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
5 | La Louvière | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 7 |
6 | Westerlo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 6 |
7 | Club Brugge | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
8 | Charleroi | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
9 | Standard Liège | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | 5 |
10 | Anderlecht | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 4 |
11 | Cercle Brugge | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 4 |
12 | Genk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
13 | Gent | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
14 | OH Leuven | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
15 | Zulte Waregem | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | 4 |
16 | Dender | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:4 | 1 |

















