Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Union Saint-Gilloise plays Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game is scheduled for October 25, 2026. Venue: Stade Joseph Mariën.
Recent form
Union Saint-Gilloise has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Union Saint-Gilloise scores 2.75 goals per game and allows 0.50. Cercle Brugge scores 1.13 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Union Saint-Gilloise's games and 63% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 63%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Union Saint-Gilloise has the higher season xG average, 2.04 to 1.48 per game. Union Saint-Gilloise takes 17.3 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Union Saint-Gilloise leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.75 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Union Saint-Gilloise's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Cercle Brugge, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Pro League games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 43% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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.
Union Saint-Gilloise is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 0.2 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 143% better for: goals scored per game.
2.75 goals / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 1.13 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
Union Saint-Gilloise is 300% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 2 goals / game - Cercle Brugge
Union Saint-Gilloise scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
Cercle Brugge scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 games), while Union Saint-Gilloise keeps a clean sheet in 63% (5 of 8 games).
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 159% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / game - Union Saint-Gilloise · 0.63 pts / game - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Union Saint-Gilloise - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (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 | ▲ 3.25 | 3.03 | ▲ 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 43% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 63% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 86% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Union Saint-Gilloise's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cercle Brugge. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Union Saint-Gilloise and Cercle Brugge play?
Union Saint-Gilloise face Cercle Brugge on October 25, 2026 in Pro League at Stade Joseph Mariën. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Union Saint-Gilloise and Cercle Brugge?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Union Saint-Gilloise won 1, Cercle Brugge won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge?
Union Saint-Gilloise score 2.75 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.13. The Pro League average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Union Saint-Gilloise's matches and 63% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are Union Saint-Gilloise and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games Union Saint-Gilloise have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 0-1-4 (0.20 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.