Sparks will fly as two local rivals draw swords in the Belgian First Division A at Jan Breydel Stadium on Sunday, 9 March 2025. View our free Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge predictions below.
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Key stats
- Five of the last six meetings between these teams ended in stalemates.
- The spoils were shared in five of Cercle Brugge's last six league matches.
- Each of Club Brugge's last six games, and five of Cercle Brugge's last seven matches featured goals at both ends.
- Four of the last five skirmishes between these outfits went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Cercle Brugge 1-1 Club Brugge
Five of Cercle Brugge's last six league games ended in draws, four of which ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Club Brugge are clear favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Club Brugge suffered a disappointing 3-1 home defeat against Aston Villa in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie earlier this week, extending their winless run to three games.
On the other hand, with Cercle Brugge’s 3-0 defeat at Jagiellonia Bialystok in the UEFA Conference League, the hosts are now without a win in seven consecutive matches across all competitions.
Ahead of this Bruges derby, Club Brugge are second in the First Division A, while their local rivals are 11th.
With that in mind, Club Brugge are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds usually have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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Moreover, fewer than three goals were scored in 11 of Cercle Brugge's last 13 games, and also in four of the last five encounters between these sides. For this reason, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
It is important to note that Cercle Brugge and Club Brugge share the Jan Breydel Stadium. That said, recent clashes between these teams have not been one-sided, as the spoils were shared in five of their last six encounters.
Belgium First Division A 01/09/24
Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A 26/05/24
Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge
Belgium First Division A 01/04/24
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge
Belgium First Division A 18/02/24
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge
Belgium First Division A 12/11/23
Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge preview: Hoping to snap their unwanted streak
Christiaan Ravych's sending off for a professional foul in the stalemate against Royal Antwerp last time means the young defender will miss this contest due to suspension.
Still in the treatment room for Cercle Brugge ahead of this clash are Senna Miangue (knee injury) and Steve Ngoura (hamstring injury).
Predicted lineup: Delanghe (GK), Diakite, Perrin, Utkus, Nunes, Der Bruggen, Francis, Magnee, Agyekum, Minda & Somers.
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
Club Brugge preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Although Club Brugge need to overturn a two-goal deficit in the UEFA Champions League next week, Coach Nicky Hayen, who has a fully-fit squad at his disposal, cannot afford to drop his key players for this game, as his side could fall further behind league leaders Racing Genk, who are already 9 points ahead with just two matches left before the Championship Round.
Predicted lineup: Mignolet (GK), Cuyper, Mechele, Ordonez, Sabbe, Siquet, Vanaken, Jashari, Talbi, Nilsson & Jutgla.
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
W
Genk
0
Club Brugge
2
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
W
Anderlecht
1
Club Brugge
2
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Gent
1
Club Brugge
4
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
D
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Club Brugge
0
Belgium First Division A 24/04/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Club Brugge
0
Player to watch: Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis should be available for selection after serving a one-game suspension for two bookable offences last weekend. The Greek midfielder set up Club Brugge's only goal in their 3-1 defeat against Aston Villa earlier this week. He will fancy his chances against Cercle Brugge after scoring in the reverse fixture.