Cercle Brugge vs Zulte-Waregem: match statistics
Cercle Brugge vs Zulte-Waregem: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cercle Brugge play Zulte-Waregem in Pro League (Belgium). The match date is 1 May 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Cercle Brugge: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Zulte-Waregem: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cercle Brugge scores 1.47 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Zulte-Waregem scores 1.47 and concedes 1.47. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cercle Brugge 67%, Zulte-Waregem 61%. Over 2.5: Cercle Brugge 58%, Zulte-Waregem 53%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Cercle Brugge has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.45. Cercle Brugge: 14.3 shots per match, Zulte-Waregem: 12.7.
Match halves
Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.61. Zulte-Waregem: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (16 goals). Zulte-Waregem: 76-90+ (14 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
3 H2H matches: 0-3-0. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Cercle Brugge hold a slight edge and I forecast a home win. In the last 5 matches Cercle won 4 of 5 and scored 14 goals, while Zulte-Waregem also won 4 of 5 and scored 11 goals; both teams average 2.6 points per match over this period, indicating similar form. The hosts create more chances: on average 15.24 shots and 5.29 on target with xG 1.72 per home match, versus Zulte’s 11.18 shots, 3.76 on target and xG 1.32 away, giving Cercle the advantage in chance quality. Zulte compensates with higher finishing efficiency (12% vs 9%) and better defense in the last 5 matches (3 goals conceded vs 6) and a higher share of clean sheets on the road (18% vs 12%), so the game can be competitive. Considering the higher xG and greater shot volume for the hosts and Cercle’s lower share of matches without scoring (18% vs 24%), I assign a slight edge to the hosts: 50% chance for Cercle, 26% draw and 24% for Zulte-Waregem.
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 | Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Zulte-Waregem is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Cercle Brugge · 3 pts / match - Zulte-Waregem
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.
Zulte-Waregem is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Cercle Brugge · 1.47 goals / match - Zulte-Waregem
Cercle Brugge scores in 81% of matches (29 of 36 matches), while Zulte-Waregem keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 matches).
Zulte-Waregem scores in 78% of matches (28 of 36 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 — Zulte-Waregem
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.
Cercle Brugge is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / match - Cercle Brugge · 1.22 pts / match - Zulte-Waregem
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.
Zulte-Waregem - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 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 | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* 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 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Zulte-Waregem
* 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 | Zulte-Waregem | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.08 | 2.67 | ▲ 2.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 49% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Cercle Brugge 0 - 3 - 0 Zulte-Waregem. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cercle Brugge vs Zulte-Waregem?
The Pro League match finished Cercle Brugge 2:3 Zulte-Waregem. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and Zulte-Waregem?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cercle Brugge won 0, Zulte-Waregem won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cercle Brugge vs Zulte-Waregem?
Cercle Brugge score 1.47 goals per game on average and Zulte-Waregem 1.47. 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 61% of Zulte-Waregem's.
What form are Cercle Brugge and Zulte-Waregem in?
Over the last 5 games Cercle Brugge have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Zulte-Waregem 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cercle Brugge vs Zulte-Waregem?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.