KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
KAA Gent displays clearly better home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +7 in home matches. The hosts have averaged 2 points per game in their last five matches, while Cercle Brugge have managed only 1.4 points. Gent dominates in terms of possession (55% vs 45%) and generates more goal-scoring opportunities, which is confirmed by a higher average xG (1.72 vs 1.35). Cercle Brugge has a weaker away offense, failing to score in 33% of their away matches, and their away form is unstable with just a 33% win rate. The difference in quality of play and the home advantage of KAA Gent point towards a home win, although the visitors' solid defense (42% clean sheets away) could make this a closely contested match.
KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KAA Gent played against Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
KAA Gent has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
KAA Gent scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 1.48. Cercle Brugge scores 1.32 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of KAA Gent's games and 64% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 48%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KAA Gent has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.47 per game. KAA Gent takes 13.7 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
KAA Gent leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
KAA Gent's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Cercle Brugge, it is minutes 31-45+ (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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
KAA Gent displays clearly better home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +7 in home matches. The hosts have averaged 2 points per game in their last five matches, while Cercle Brugge have managed only 1.4 points. Gent dominates in terms of possession (55% vs 45%) and generates more goal-scoring opportunities, which is confirmed by a higher average xG (1.72 vs 1.35). Cercle Brugge has a weaker away offense, failing to score in 33% of their away matches, and their away form is unstable with just a 33% win rate. The difference in quality of play and the home advantage of KAA Gent point towards a home win, although the visitors' solid defense (42% clean sheets away) could make this a closely contested match.
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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
| KAA Gent | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - KAA Gent · 1.4 pts / game - Cercle 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.
KAA Gent is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.64 goals / game - KAA Gent · 1.32 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
KAA Gent is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - KAA Gent · 1.6 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
KAA Gent scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
Cercle Brugge scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while KAA Gent keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - KAA Gent
Over / Under - Cercle 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.
KAA Gent is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - KAA Gent · 1.08 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KAA Gent - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 20%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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
KAA Gent
Cercle 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
| KAA Gent | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.12 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 72% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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 KAA Gent's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cercle Brugge. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished KAA Gent 0:1 Cercle Brugge. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
KAA Gent score 1.64 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.32. The Pro League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 64% of KAA Gent's matches and 64% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are KAA Gent and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games KAA Gent have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
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.