An interesting fixture is on the cards as Royal Antwerp and Cercle Brugge draw swords at Bosuilstadion on Sunday, 6 October. View our free Antwerp vs Cercle Brugge predictions below.
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Antwerp vs Cercle Brugge predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Royal Antwerp have won three matches in a row.
- Cercle Brugge suffered five defeats in their last six encounters with Antwerp.
- Three goals were scored on average in Antwerp's last eight matches.
- Four of Cercle Brugge's last five games featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Antwerp 3-2 Cercle Brugge
While Antwerp won three consecutive games, Cercle Brugge have lost three of their last five First Division A matches. Given that Antwerp came out on top in five of the last six encounters between these teams, we are fairly confident that they will secure all three points at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Royal Antwerp are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW:11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY:17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Royal Antwerp have strung together three consecutive wins and are currently on a four-match unbeaten run. They are second on the First Division A table with 16 points from nine matches.
On the other hand, Cercle Brugge have lost five out of nine league matches this season (W2, D2). They have earned only one point from a possible 12 on the road, conceding nine times in four away games in the First Division A.
Bearing that in mind, Antwerp are the expected winners at 3/5 (1.60). Teams with these odds generally have a 62.5% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that six of Cercle Brugge's last eight matches went above the 2.5-goal mark. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Although Cercle Brugge came out on top the last time these teams clashed, they have won just one of their last nine meetings with Royal Antwerp (D1, L7).
Belgium First Division A 12/05/24
Antwerp
Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A 21/04/24
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 09/12/23
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp
Belgium First Division A 30/07/23
Antwerp
Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A 09/04/23
Antwerp
Cercle Brugge
Antwerp preview: Eyeing their fourth straight victory
Coach Jonas De Roeck will not be able to call upon the services of Jairo Riedewald, Ange Balikwisha and Bjorn Engels, as these players are ruled out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Bataille, Alderweireld, Bosch, Costa, Corbanie, Doumbia, Valencia, Chery, Ondrejka & Janssen.
Belgium First Division A 29/09/24
W
KFCO Beerschot Wilrijk
0
Antwerp
5
Belgium First Division A 21/09/24
W
Westerlo
1
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 15/09/24
W
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Antwerp
2
Belgium First Division A 01/09/24
D
Gent
1
Antwerp
1
Belgium First Division A 24/08/24
L
KV Mechelen
1
Antwerp
0
Cercle Brugge preview: A fair few absentees
Alama Bayo (knock), Dalangunypole Gomis (Illness), Jonas Lietaert (knock) and Edgaras Utkus (strain) are all sidelined for Cercle Brugge this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Warleson (GK), Kakou, Ravych, Miangue, Erick, Francis, Agyekum, Nazinho, Somers, Olaigbe & Denkey.
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24
W
St Gallen
2
Cercle Brugge
6
Belgium First Division A 29/09/24
D
Sint-Truidense
1
Cercle Brugge
1
Belgium First Division A 26/09/24
W
Gent
1
Cercle Brugge
2
Belgium First Division A 22/09/24
L
KV Mechelen
2
Cercle Brugge
0
Belgium First Division A 14/09/24
L
Genk
3
Cercle Brugge
2
Player to watch: Kevin Denkey
Kevin Denkey was simply unstoppable in Cercle Brugge's 6-2 victory over St Gallen earlier this week. The Togolese forward put in a stellar performance, registering three goals and two assists in the same game. Denkey has now scored in three consecutive matches and will look to extend that streak on Sunday.
