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
Key match information
Cercle Brugge play Club Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The match date is 15 February 2026 at 13:30. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Cercle Brugge: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Club Brugge: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cercle Brugge scores 1.47 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Club Brugge scores 2.28 and concedes 1.13. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cercle Brugge 67%, Club Brugge 60%. Over 2.5: Cercle Brugge 58%, Club Brugge 65%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Club Brugge has higher xG: 1.95 vs 1.62. Cercle Brugge: 14.3 shots per match, Club Brugge: 17.4.
Match halves
Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.61. Club Brugge: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.30.
Goals by minute
Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (16 goals). Club Brugge: 76-90+ (22 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cercle Brugge | Club Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Club Brugge is 44% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Cercle Brugge · 2.6 pts / match - 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 55% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Cercle Brugge · 2.28 goals / match - Club Brugge
Club Brugge is 42% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Cercle Brugge · 1.13 goals / match - Club Brugge
Cercle Brugge scores in 81% of matches (29 of 36 matches), while Club Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 30% (12 of 40 matches).
Club Brugge scores in 90% of matches (36 of 40 matches), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Cercle Brugge
Over / Under — Club Brugge
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / match - Cercle Brugge · 1.55 pts / match - Club Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 28%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Club Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 70%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +9 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (22 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cercle Brugge
Club Brugge
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 3.08 | 2.67 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Cercle Brugge 0 - 0 - 1 Club Brugge. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 1.47 goals per game on average and Club Brugge 2.28. The Pro League average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cercle Brugge's matches and 60% of Club Brugge's.
What form are Cercle Brugge and Club Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games Cercle Brugge have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Club Brugge 4-1-0 (2.60 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.