Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Union Saint-Gilloise played against Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on November 22, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Union Saint-Gilloise has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Union Saint-Gilloise scores 2.07 goals per game and allows 0.57. Cercle Brugge scores 1.29 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Union Saint-Gilloise's games and 64% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Union Saint-Gilloise has the higher season xG average, 1.80 to 1.59 per game. Union Saint-Gilloise takes 15.9 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Union Saint-Gilloise leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 1.43 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Union Saint-Gilloise's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Cercle Brugge, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.29 |
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.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 0.6 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.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
2.07 goals / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.29 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
Union Saint-Gilloise is 163% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.57 goals / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.5 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
Union Saint-Gilloise scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
Cercle Brugge scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Union Saint-Gilloise keeps a clean sheet in 50% (7 of 14 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 - Union Saint-Gilloise
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.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.79 pts / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.14 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Saint-Gilloise - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 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 21% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Union Saint-Gilloise
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
| Union Saint-Gilloise | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 43% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 27% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 69% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 74% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished Union Saint-Gilloise 2:0 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 Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge?
Union Saint-Gilloise score 2.07 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.29. The Pro League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Union Saint-Gilloise's matches and 64% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are Union Saint-Gilloise and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games Union Saint-Gilloise have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge?
The statistical background for Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge — 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.