Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge: match statistics
Club Brugge are 3rd in the table and are in significantly better form than Cercle Brugge (14th), which is confirmed by their average of 2.4 points per game over the last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.6. The visitors boast a 50% away win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) on the road, while Cercle have only an 8% home win rate and a -9 goal difference. Club Brugge score an average of 1.58 goals away from home with 60% possession, whereas the hosts concede an average of 2.17 goals in home matches and have not kept a single clean sheet. The form of both teams (W-W-W-L-W vs D-W-D-L-W) and the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.72 vs 1.55) clearly point to the visitors' superiority. Club Brugge's last 5 away matches demonstrate defensive solidity (conceding an average of 1.17 goals), which, combined with Cercle's offensive weakness (failing to score in 17% of matches), makes an away win the most likely outcome.
Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cercle Brugge played against Club Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Cercle Brugge has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Club Brugge has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cercle Brugge scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.58. Club Brugge scores 1.88 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Cercle Brugge's games and 50% of Club Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Club Brugge has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.45 per game. Cercle Brugge takes 12.8 shots per game, while Club Brugge takes 16.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Club Brugge leads at halftime in 29% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cercle Brugge's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Club Brugge, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Club Brugge are 3rd in the table and are in significantly better form than Cercle Brugge (14th), which is confirmed by their average of 2.4 points per game over the last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.6. The visitors boast a 50% away win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) on the road, while Cercle have only an 8% home win rate and a -9 goal difference. Club Brugge score an average of 1.58 goals away from home with 60% possession, whereas the hosts concede an average of 2.17 goals in home matches and have not kept a single clean sheet. The form of both teams (W-W-W-L-W vs D-W-D-L-W) and the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.72 vs 1.55) clearly point to the visitors' superiority. Club Brugge's last 5 away matches demonstrate defensive solidity (conceding an average of 1.17 goals), which, combined with Cercle's offensive weakness (failing to score in 17% of matches), makes an away win the most likely outcome.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cercle Brugge | Club Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Club Brugge is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Cercle Brugge · 1.8 pts / game - Club Brugge
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Club Brugge is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Cercle Brugge · 1.88 goals / game - Club Brugge
Club Brugge is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.58 goals / game - Cercle Brugge · 1.21 goals / game - Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Club Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).
Club Brugge scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cercle Brugge
Over / Under - Club Brugge
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Club Brugge is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.08 pts / game - Cercle Brugge · 1.25 pts / game - Club Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Club Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Cercle Brugge | Liga | Club Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.92 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 72% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cercle Brugge's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Club Brugge. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge?
The Pro League match finished Cercle Brugge 1:2 Club Brugge. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge?
Cercle Brugge score 1.33 goals per game on average and Club Brugge 1.88. The Pro League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Cercle Brugge's matches and 50% of Club Brugge's.
What form are Cercle Brugge and Club Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games Cercle Brugge have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Club Brugge 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge?
The statistical background for Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.