RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
RSC Anderlecht holds a distinct home advantage, winning 57% of their home matches and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +12 at their own stadium. The team averages 1.64 goals scored per home game while conceding just 0.79, along with a 50% clean sheet rate, confirming defensive solidity. Cercle Brugge shows weaker form in away matches with only a 36% win rate and a negative recent streak (0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches). The advantage in xG (1.88 vs 1.46) and possession (54% vs 46%) further supports the hosts. Considering their league position (5th vs 15th) and current form, RSC Anderlecht has a clear chance of securing a victory, although Cercle's experience in draws (36% away) does not rule out a share of the points.
RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RSC Anderlecht played against Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
RSC Anderlecht has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
RSC Anderlecht scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.24. Cercle Brugge scores 1.24 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of RSC Anderlecht's games and 62% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 48%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RSC Anderlecht has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.59 per game. RSC Anderlecht takes 14.9 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
RSC Anderlecht leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
RSC Anderlecht's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Cercle Brugge, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 46% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
RSC Anderlecht holds a distinct home advantage, winning 57% of their home matches and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +12 at their own stadium. The team averages 1.64 goals scored per home game while conceding just 0.79, along with a 50% clean sheet rate, confirming defensive solidity. Cercle Brugge shows weaker form in away matches with only a 36% win rate and a negative recent streak (0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches). The advantage in xG (1.88 vs 1.46) and possession (54% vs 46%) further supports the hosts. Considering their league position (5th vs 15th) and current form, RSC Anderlecht has a clear chance of securing a victory, although Cercle's experience in draws (36% away) does not rule out a share of the points.
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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
| RSC Anderlecht | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.27 |
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.
RSC Anderlecht is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - RSC Anderlecht · 0.8 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.
RSC Anderlecht is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - RSC Anderlecht · 1.24 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
RSC Anderlecht is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - RSC Anderlecht · 1.55 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
RSC Anderlecht scores in 69% of games (20 of 29 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 meczów).
Cercle Brugge scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while RSC Anderlecht keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - RSC Anderlecht
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.
RSC Anderlecht is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / game - RSC Anderlecht · 1.07 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RSC Anderlecht - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 21%. 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 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). 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
RSC Anderlecht
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
| RSC Anderlecht | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.66 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 66% |
^ 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 RSC Anderlecht's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cercle Brugge. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished RSC Anderlecht 2:3 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 RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge?
RSC Anderlecht score 1.41 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.24. The Pro League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 45% of RSC Anderlecht's matches and 62% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are RSC Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games RSC Anderlecht have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RSC Anderlecht 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.