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.
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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
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 28/04/24
Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht
Belgium First Division A 24/04/24
Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A 27/12/23
Anderlecht
Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A 05/11/23
Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht
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
1
Anderlecht
0
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
L
Club Brugge
2
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Antwerp
1
Anderlecht
3
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
W
Gent
0
Anderlecht
1
Belgium First Division A 23/04/25
W
Gent
0
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
4
Cercle Brugge
2
Belgium First Division A 03/05/25
L
KV Kortrijk
2
Cercle Brugge
0
Belgium First Division A 26/04/25
W
Sint-Truidense
1
Cercle Brugge
3
Belgium First Division A 12/04/25
L
Sint-Truidense
3
Cercle Brugge
1
Belgium First Division A 05/04/25
W
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
1
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.