Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent: match statistics
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Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cercle Brugge plays KAA Gent in Pro League (Belgium). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Jan Breydelstadion.
Recent form
Cercle Brugge has 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. KAA Gent has 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Cercle Brugge scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.75. KAA Gent scores 1.75 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Cercle Brugge's games and 50% of KAA Gent's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 68% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cercle Brugge has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.41 per game. Cercle Brugge takes 18.5 shots per game, while KAA Gent takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. KAA Gent leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cercle Brugge's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For KAA Gent, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 68% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 23% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.35 |
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.
KAA Gent is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - Cercle Brugge · 3 pts / game - KAA Gent
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.
KAA Gent is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Cercle Brugge · 1.75 goals / game - KAA Gent
KAA Gent is 250% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Cercle Brugge · 0.5 goals / game - KAA Gent
Cercle Brugge scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 meczów), while KAA Gent keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
KAA Gent scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - KAA Gent
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.
KAA Gent is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Cercle Brugge · 1.5 pts / game - KAA Gent
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
KAA Gent - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 25% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
KAA Gent
* 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 | KAA Gent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.00 | 3.14 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 68% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 84% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 84% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Cercle Brugge's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against KAA Gent. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent play?
Cercle Brugge face KAA Gent on September 6, 2026 in Pro League at Jan Breydelstadion. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cercle Brugge won 1, KAA Gent won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent?
Cercle Brugge score 1.25 goals per game on average and KAA Gent 1.75. The Pro League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 68% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Cercle Brugge's matches and 50% of KAA Gent's.
What form are Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent in?
Over the last 5 games Cercle Brugge have a 0-2-2 record (0.50 points per game) and KAA Gent 4-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent?
The statistical background for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent — 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.