Cercle Brugge vs RAAL La Louvière: match statistics
Cercle Brugge demonstrates better form in their last five matches with an average of 1.4 PPG, while RAAL La Louvière manages only 0.6 PPG. The hosts show a significant advantage in offensive aspects, recording an average of 1.29 goals per home game and a higher xG (1.64 vs 1.00 for the visitors away). RAAL La Louvière has very poor away efficiency with just a 14% win rate and up to 29% of matches without scoring. Even though Cercle Brugge's defense raises concerns (averaging 2 goals conceded per home game), the visitors have limited scoring potential (an average of 1.07 goals away). Considering the hosts' possession advantage (49% vs 35%) and clearly superior form, Cercle Brugge has a solid chance of winning, although their defensive issues could lead to a draw.
Cercle Brugge vs RAAL La Louvière: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cercle Brugge played RAAL La Louvière in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Cercle Brugge: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. RAAL La Louvière: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cercle Brugge scores 1.25 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. RAAL La Louvière scores 0.79 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cercle Brugge 61%, RAAL La Louvière 50%. Over 2.5: Cercle Brugge 46%, RAAL La Louvière 39%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Cercle Brugge has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.14. Cercle Brugge: 13.9 shots per match, RAAL La Louvière: 9.8.
Match halves
Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.50. RAAL La Louvière: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (13 goals). RAAL La Louvière: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Cercle Brugge demonstrates better form in their last five matches with an average of 1.4 PPG, while RAAL La Louvière manages only 0.6 PPG. The hosts show a significant advantage in offensive aspects, recording an average of 1.29 goals per home game and a higher xG (1.64 vs 1.00 for the visitors away). RAAL La Louvière has very poor away efficiency with just a 14% win rate and up to 29% of matches without scoring. Even though Cercle Brugge's defense raises concerns (averaging 2 goals conceded per home game), the visitors have limited scoring potential (an average of 1.07 goals away). Considering the hosts' possession advantage (49% vs 35%) and clearly superior form, Cercle Brugge has a solid chance of winning, although their defensive issues could lead to a draw.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cercle Brugge is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Cercle Brugge · 0.6 pts / match - RAAL La Louvière
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.
Cercle Brugge is 58% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Cercle Brugge · 0.79 goals / match - RAAL La Louvière
RAAL La Louvière is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Cercle Brugge · 1.11 goals / match - RAAL La Louvière
Cercle Brugge scores in 75% of matches (21 of 28 matches), while RAAL La Louvière keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 matches).
RAAL La Louvière scores in 57% of matches (16 of 28 matches), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cercle Brugge
Over / Under - RAAL La Louvière
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
RAAL La Louvière - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 18%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cercle Brugge
RAAL La Louvière
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Cercle Brugge | Liga | RAAL La Louvière | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.75 | 2.57 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 46% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 71% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 74% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Cercle Brugge 0 - 0 - 1 RAAL La Louvière. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cercle Brugge vs RAAL La Louvière?
The Pro League match finished Cercle Brugge 1:3 RAAL La Louvière. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cercle Brugge vs RAAL La Louvière?
Cercle Brugge score 1.25 goals per game on average and RAAL La Louvière 0.79. The Pro League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Cercle Brugge's matches and 50% of RAAL La Louvière's.
What form are Cercle Brugge and RAAL La Louvière in?
Over the last 5 games Cercle Brugge have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and RAAL La Louvière 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cercle Brugge vs RAAL La Louvière?
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.