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Cercle Brugge - Westerlo
Belgium First Division A - Jan Breydel Stadium
6th Round
Prediction 1
Over 3.5 Goals
20/23 (1.87)
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Prediction 2
Half-Time Draw
29/20 (2.45)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo Best Predictions and Top Picks
The last match of the Belgian league for both of these teams and to put a show for its fans in a game where the final result won't have significance.
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Over 3.5 Goals
This is the fourth time these teams are meeting during the current season, the first two games didn't expand on the goalscoring front, but the last match, the one that preceded this weekend's final clash, had a tremendous story to tell. There were eight goals scored and Cercle Brugge took home the victory with a 5-3 result. With everything decided between these teams ranking-wise, it is logical to assume that we might witness another high-scoring encounter. Westerlo had four out of five games played in the Conference League Group that went over the 3.5 goals mark, the same as Cercle Brugge.
Half-Time Draw
There is not much to contemplate for this Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo prediction when it comes to the final score. We fully expect both teams to engage in an open-field battle with plenty of goalscoring opportunities. However, these teams are not all that far apart quality-wise which was confirmed during the season with Westerlo winning twice before Cercle Brugge getting a piece of revenge a month ago. This match could go either way, but at least during the first half, things might end up on equal terms.
Latest Market Fluctuations with Odds for Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo prediction
These are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
07/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
3
5
07/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Westerlo
0
1
24/07/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
2
0
25/02/18
Belgium First Division B Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Westerlo
1
1
16/12/17
Belgium First Division B Belgium
Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
2
3
Last Five - Cercle Brugge
03/06/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
Cercle Brugge
0
2
W
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
Last Five - Westerlo
03/06/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Westerlo
2
0
L
27/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
Westerlo
3
1
L
20/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Westerlo
0
3
W
13/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Westerlo
2
2
D
07/05/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
Westerlo
5
3
L
This is the way the bookies have settled the odds for the upcoming match:
Cercle Brugge odds: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
Draw odds: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
Westerlo odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo odds have given the advantage to the home team who are the expected winner. The probability rate for the hosts to win is 60 percent which makes sense considering that the first match between these teams during the final stage of the season ended with Cercle's win. Check out our dedicated football predictions today page for suggestions about all the latest picks and bets and here are some of the options for the Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo match: First-Half Correct Score of 1-1 could give you odds up to 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4% while Both Teams Scoring in either half is valued at 6/1 (6.00) – 16.7%.
Team Information, Match Preview, and Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo Lineups
Cercle Brugge
Some positives can be drawn for Cercle Brugge out of this season, the fact that they managed to put themselves in a position to fight for a European placement is one of those things. Senna Miangue, David Sousa, and Edgaras Utkus are doubtful to play.
Predicted lineup: Majecki, Daland, Marcelin, Ravych, Siquet, van der Bruggen, Da Silva Lopes, Deman, Gboho, Denkey, Ueda.
Westerlo
Many pundits will agree that Westerlo is ending the season by overachieving. There weren't many fans out there who expected this team to end up in the top eight and have an actual chance of playing in Europe. Lucas Mineiro, Jan Bernat, and Erdon Daci are expected to miss the game.
Predicted lineup: Gillekens, De Cuyper, Perdichizzi, Neustadter, Reynolds, Chadli, Van Eenoo, Madsen, Van den Keybus, Dorgeles, Matsuo.
Player to Watch: Kevin Denkey
The Togo striker isn't as prolific as Ayase Ueda who is Cercle Brugge's best scorer, but he is as equally important, all the more considering that his efficiency rating is off the charts when we compare it to the minutes he spent on the field of play.
Kevin Denkey scored eleven goals in 37 matches while playing in fewer than 50 percent of available minutes. With his sporadic play regarding the time spent on the turf, his importance to the Cercle Brugge team can't be overstated. Denkey is only 22 years old, this is his second season at the club and he managed to put his name on the Togo national team roster, already playing in 22 games while scoring on a couple of occasions.
He was raised, in footballing terms, in the youth system of the French lower league club Nimes, but he didn't manage to break into the first team the way it was supposed to happen. He did, however, find a home in Brugge where he is expected to continue his development.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Cercle Brugge
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