Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge predictions
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Under 0.5 Cercle Brugge goals

Cercle Brugge failed to score in five of their last six meetings with Anderlecht.

An interesting fixture is on the cards as Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge clash in the final round of the First Division A’s regular season on Sunday, 16 March. View our free Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge predictions below.

Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge predictions: One team to blank

Key stats

  • Cercle Brugge failed to score in five of their last six meetings with Anderlecht.
  • Anderlecht are unbeaten in the last six encounters between these sides (W5, D1).
  • Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Anderlecht's last five matches.

Correct score prediction: Anderlecht 2-0 Cercle Brugge

Anderlecht were the victors in five of the last six meetings between these teams. They won all five clashes without conceding.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Anderlecht are clear favourites

  • HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
  • DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
  • AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Although Cercle Brugge halted their eight-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Jagiellonia Bialystok earlier this week, they were unable to advance to the quarterfinal of the UEFA Conference League.

This is a must-win for the visitors, as any other result will see them in the league's relegation round.

On the other hand, Anderlecht have already secured a place in the Championship Round. They have been inconsistent of late, winning only one of their last four games in all competitions.

Ahead of this clash, Anderlecht are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds generally have a 54.1% probability of winning.

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Also, Anderlecht opened the scoring in six consecutive clashes between these teams, leading at half-time in five of them. On that note, HT Anderlecht to win has an appealing look at 8/5 (2.60). That one has a 38.5% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair

Anderlecht have no losses in their last six meetings with Cercle Brugge, winning five and drawing one. Their last loss came in July 2022, a 1-0 defeat at Jan Breydel Stadium.

Belgium First Division A 10/11/24

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

0
Anderlecht

Anderlecht

5

Belgium First Division A 28/04/24

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

1
Anderlecht

Anderlecht

1

Belgium First Division A 24/04/24

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

3
Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

0

Belgium First Division A 27/12/23

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

2
Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

0

Belgium First Division A 05/11/23

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

0
Anderlecht

Anderlecht

3

Anderlecht preview: Looking to improve their fortunes

Anderlecht will remain without the trio of Theo Leoni, Kasper Dolberg and Yari Verschaeren because of injuries this weekend, as they look to wrap up the regular season with a victory at home.

Predicted lineup: Coosemans (GK), Augustinsson, Hey, Simic, Sardella, Rits, Stroeykens, Edozie, Hazard, Huerta & Vazquez.

Belgium First Division A 10/05/25

L

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

1

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

0

Belgium Cup 04/05/25

L

Club Brugge

Club Brugge

2

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

1

Belgium First Division A 01/05/25

W

Antwerp

Antwerp

1

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

3

Belgium First Division A 27/04/25

W

Gent

Gent

0

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

1

Belgium First Division A 23/04/25

W

Gent

Gent

0

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

5

Cercle Brugge preview: Hoping to avoid the relegation round

As for Cercle Brugge, Senna Miangue and the recently injured Gary Magnee will likely be the only absentees this weekend.

Predicted lineup: Delanghe (GK), Diakite, Ravych, Perrin, Nunes, De Jesus, Francis, Der Bruggen, Agyekum, Somers & Brunner.

Belgium First Division A 10/05/25

L

KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk

KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk

4

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

2

Belgium First Division A 03/05/25

L

KV Kortrijk

KV Kortrijk

2

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

0

Belgium First Division A 26/04/25

W

Sint-Truidense

Sint-Truidense

1

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

3

Belgium First Division A 12/04/25

L

Sint-Truidense

Sint-Truidense

3

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

1

Belgium First Division A 05/04/25

W

KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk

KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk

1

Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

2

Player to watch: Thorgan Hazard

With the absence of Anderlecht's top two performers in this competition, Thorgan Hazard will need to step up this weekend. With a goal and an assist in his last four appearances, it will be interesting to see how the former Chelsea player will perform.


Kelechi is a huge sports fan with over 10 years of betting experience. He has written for a few publications like What Are The Odds, Mighty Tips and Betting Detectives