Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Zulte-Waregem played against Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 1:1.

Recent form

Zulte-Waregem has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Cercle Brugge has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Zulte-Waregem scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.40. Cercle Brugge scores 1.20 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 60% of Zulte-Waregem's games and 60% of Cercle Brugge's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 47%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Cercle Brugge has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.37 per game. Zulte-Waregem takes 11.9 shots per game, while Cercle Brugge takes 14.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Zulte-Waregem leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Cercle Brugge leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.40 after halftime.

When the teams score

Zulte-Waregem's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 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 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

46Possession (%)54
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
7Shots12
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
2Shots on target3
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0.8xG1.4
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
6Corners7
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
29Dangerous attacks59
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
13Fouls13
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1Cards2
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1.4Goals scored / game1.2
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1.4Goals allowed / game1.53
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
45%Average possession51%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
4.27Shots on target / game4.27
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.87Shots per game14
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
4.27Shots on target4.27
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
11.8%Shot conversion8.6%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
45%Possession51%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1.37xG for1.55
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1.71xG against1.55
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

Shooting quality

Zulte-Waregem: BalancedCercle Brugge: Attacking
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
Accuracy (shots on target)36%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Zulte-Waregem is 200% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Zulte-Waregem · 0.4 pts / game - Cercle Brugge

Zulte-Waregem
WDLDD
Season result split
33% W33% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
5-5-5
1.33 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-1-3
Last 5 at home
3-0-2
LWWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.42Opponent xG: 2.04BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%
Cercle Brugge
DDLLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
13% W40% D47% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-6-7
0.80 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-3-3
Last 5 away
1-2-2
WDDLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.62Opponent xG: 1.43BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

Zulte-Waregem is 17% better for: goals scored per game.

1.4 goals / game - Zulte-Waregem · 1.2 goals / game - Cercle Brugge

Zulte-Waregem is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.4 goals / game - Zulte-Waregem · 1.53 goals / game - Cercle Brugge

Zulte-Waregem scoring profile: very strong

Zulte-Waregem scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 meczów).

Cercle Brugge scoring profile: strong

Cercle Brugge scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 meczów), while Zulte-Waregem keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 meczów).

21Goals scored (season)18
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
21Goals conceded (season)23
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
2.8Average goals per game2.73
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
8Goals scored (last 5)5
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
8Goals conceded (last 5)9
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

How often they score at least...

73%1 goal67%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
47%2 goals33%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
13%3 goals13%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
7%4 goals7%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

How often they concede at least...

73%1 goal80%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
40%2 goals53%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
20%3 goals13%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
7%4 goals7%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

* 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.

52%
League average

Goal patterns

13%BTTS at half-time27%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0%BTTS in both halves7%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
13%Scored in both halves13%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

BTTS and goal count

47%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
80%BTTS - last 580%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time80%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time47%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
20%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

2nd half

80%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
47%Min. 2 goals after half-time47%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time7%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Zulte-Waregem is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.2 pts / game - Zulte-Waregem · 1.07 pts / game - Cercle Brugge

Zulte-Waregem - half-time state
27% leading40% draw33% trailing
Cercle Brugge - half-time state
20% leading47% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.2Points per game (1st half)1.07
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.8
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0.6Goals conceded (1st half)0.73
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1.27Average goals (1st half)1.53
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
60%Clean sheet before half-time40%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
60%No goal before half-time53%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

After half-time (2nd half)

1.13Points per game (2nd half)0.93
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0.73Goals scored (2nd half)0.4
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
0.8Goals conceded (2nd half)0.8
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
1.53Average goals (2nd half)1.2
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
40%Clean sheet after half-time40%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge
53%No goal after half-time67%
Zulte-WaregemCercle Brugge

Zulte-Waregem - second-half results

27% W33% D40% L
18
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
17
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.20
PPG before half-time
Lead holding122%

Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

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

13% W53% D33% L
16
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
14
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.07
PPG before half-time
Lead holding65%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Zulte-Waregem - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.00
Goals scored / game0.80.8
Goals allowed / game0.61.0
Average goals per game1.41.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+1-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Cercle Brugge - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.00
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game0.81.0
Average goals per game1.21.6
1 goal100%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-2-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Zulte-Waregem
ScoredConceded
3
5
0-15
4
2
16-30
3
2
31-45
3
3
46-60
3
3
61-75
5
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Cercle Brugge
ScoredConceded
1
3
0-15
2
4
16-30
9
4
31-45
1
4
46-60
2
4
61-75
3
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.76
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
111%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
60%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-28%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
49%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Zulte-Waregem

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.31
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
131%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
24% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
24%

Cercle Brugge

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.33
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.35
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
112%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.4
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).

Teams vs league

Zulte-WaregemLigaCercle Brugge
Average goals per game 2.802.48 2.73
Both teams scored 60%52% 60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 47%43% 47%
Clean sheets 27%27% 20%
Goal before half-time 67%67% 80%
Goal after half-time 80%74% 67%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.48
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
1.07
Away goals / game
+32%
Home attack advantage
+24%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
30%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Zulte-WaregemGoalAnton Tanghe
  2. Zulte-WaregemYellow cardThomas Claes
  3. Cercle BruggeYellow cardOumar Diakitu00e9
  4. Zulte-WaregemSubstitutionOn: Emran SogloOff: Jeppe Erenbjerg
  5. Cercle BruggeSubstitutionOn: Oluwaseun AdewumiOff: Steve Ngoura
  6. Cercle BruggeYellow cardHannes Van der Bruggen
  7. Zulte-WaregemSubstitutionOn: Jelle VossenOff: Joseph Amankwaah Opoku

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Zulte-Waregem's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Cercle Brugge. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Cercle Brugge KSV
1 : 1
SV Zulte-Waregem

FAQ

What was the result of Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge?

The Pro League match finished Zulte-Waregem 1:1 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 Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge?

Zulte-Waregem score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.20. The Pro League average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Zulte-Waregem's matches and 60% of Cercle Brugge's.

What form are Zulte-Waregem and Cercle Brugge in?

Over the last 5 games Zulte-Waregem have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zulte-Waregem 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.