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Gent - Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A - Ghelamco Arena
4th Round
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
The Ghelamco Arena will be the location for the game between Gent and Cercle Brugge in the Conference League play-offs. This match on May 20 will be the focus of this prediction.
Gent vs Cercle Brugge – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
This Gent vs Cercle Brugge prediction has just witnessed a big 4-0 victory for the former in the recent play-off match between the two clubs last weekend. Orban was able to come up with a hat-trick, as Gent took full advantage of Cercle Brugge’s early red card.
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Total goals over 2.5
The goal scoring from Gent continues to be very high and the team has been able to dispatch many of their opponents with relative ease thanks to players like Cuypers being in good form. The Gent vs Cercle Brugge betting tips would expect over 2.5 goals in this match after having witnessed the same in the last five matches involving Gent.
Hugo Cuypers to score anytime
Hugo Cuypers has been able to hit 20+ goals already this season and the forward has shown no signs of slowing down. In the last 10 matches, the 26-year-old has been unable to score only on two occasions. He has come up with a goal or an assist in nine out of the last 10 matches in all competitions. The Belgian International will be a big threat in this game. This Gent vs Cercle Brugge prediction would back the forward to score anytime in the match.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Gent vs Cercle Brugge Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
13/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
0
4
29/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
3
2
20/12/22
Belgium Cup Belgium
Gent
Cercle Brugge
2
0
02/10/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
Cercle Brugge
3
4
03/04/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
2
2
Last Five - Gent
27/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Gent
1
3
W
20/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
2
2
D
13/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Gent
0
4
W
06/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Gent
1
2
W
28/04/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Gent
1
3
W
Last Five - Cercle Brugge
27/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Cercle Brugge
0
4
W
20/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
Cercle Brugge
2
2
D
13/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
Cercle Brugge
4
0
L
07/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
3
5
W
29/04/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Cercle Brugge
0
0
D
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Gent and Cercle Brugge. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Gent odds: 4/6 (1.66) – 60%
Draw odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
Cercle Brugge odds: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
The Gent vs Cercle Brugge odds are very much in favour of a victory for Gent, who have the psychological advantage after the 4-0 win just a few days ago. This market is available at a relatively short price of 4/6 (1.66) – 60%. One can also consider going with over 2.5 goals, which is priced at 4/6 (1.66) – 60%.
Gent vs Cercle Brugge: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Gent:
Gent coming into the game after having registered three consecutive victories that have put them in a sweet spot with regards to the Conference League play-offs. The club have a seven-point advantage over Standard Liege following the recent games. Coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck comes into the match without Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe, Sulayman Marreh, Laurent Depoitre, Núrio Fortuna, and Darko Lemajic unavailable due to injuries.
Predicted Line-Up:
Paul Nardi, Matisse Samoise, Kamil Piatkowski, Jordan Torunarigha, A. Castro-Montes, Andrew Hjulsager, Sven Kums, Julien De Sart, Hyun-Seok Hong, Hugo Cuypers, Gift Orban
Cercle Brugge:
Miron Muslic will be left disappointed about the heavy loss suffered in the last match and Cercle Brugge are hoping for redemption in the upcoming match. The Gent vs Cercle Brugge lineups will feature a couple of absentees due to injuries and suspension. Christiaan Ravych is the player missing because of his suspension while Senna Miangue, Edgaras Utkus, and David Sousa are unavailable because of injuries.
Predicted Line-Up:
Radoslaw Majecki, Boris Popovic, Christiaan Ravych, Jesper Daland, Hugo Siquet, L. Da Silva, Abu Francis, Olivier Deman, Thibo Somers, Ayase Ueda, Yann Gboho
Player to Watch: Hugo Cuypers
It is difficult to look past Hugo Cuypers for the best player on the pitch whenever Gent are involved. Such has been the impact of the 26-year-old so far this season that he has been able to hit 20+ goals already. In the last two months of action, he has been especially better with goals or an assist in nine out of his last 10 matches in all competitions. Hugo Cuypers will be the big threat for the home team coming into the match.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Gent
Cercle Brugge
Questions about Gent vs Cercle Brugge
Where is the match scheduled? Ghelamco Arena
When does this match start? 20th May 2023 at 19:45 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Gent