KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
KVC Westerlo displays decidedly better home form with 50% of matches won at home and an impressive +7 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.4 goals per home match with an xG of 1.85, indicating offensive effectiveness. Cercle Brugge has poor away form with only 22% wins and a negative recent streak (LLLWD), scoring an average of just 0.89 goals on the road. The difference in quality between Westerlo's home play (xG 1.85) and the visitors' defense (xGA 1.51) speaks in favor of the hosts. Considering Cercle's high percentage of away draws (44%) and Westerlo's variable form, a draw remains a viable option, yet the hosts' advantage is distinct.
KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
KVC Westerlo played against Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
KVC Westerlo has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
KVC Westerlo scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.50. Cercle Brugge scores 1.25 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of KVC Westerlo's games and 65% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 45%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
KVC Westerlo has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.54 per game. KVC Westerlo takes 15.6 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
KVC Westerlo leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
KVC Westerlo's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Cercle Brugge, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 56% 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 5.00 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
KVC Westerlo displays decidedly better home form with 50% of matches won at home and an impressive +7 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.4 goals per home match with an xG of 1.85, indicating offensive effectiveness. Cercle Brugge has poor away form with only 22% wins and a negative recent streak (LLLWD), scoring an average of just 0.89 goals on the road. The difference in quality between Westerlo's home play (xG 1.85) and the visitors' defense (xGA 1.51) speaks in favor of the hosts. Considering Cercle's high percentage of away draws (44%) and Westerlo's variable form, a draw remains a viable option, yet the hosts' advantage is distinct.
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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
| KVC Westerlo | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.28 |
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.
KVC Westerlo is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - KVC Westerlo · 1 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.
KVC Westerlo is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - KVC Westerlo · 1.25 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
KVC Westerlo scores in 60% of games (12 of 20 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 meczów).
Cercle Brugge scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 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 - KVC Westerlo
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.
KVC Westerlo is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - KVC Westerlo · 1 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
KVC Westerlo
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
| KVC Westerlo | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 45% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from KVC Westerlo's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cercle Brugge. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished KVC Westerlo 0:2 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 KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge?
KVC Westerlo score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.25. The Pro League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 40% of KVC Westerlo's matches and 65% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are KVC Westerlo and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games KVC Westerlo have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KVC Westerlo 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.