KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
KAA Gent displays clearly better home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +7 in home matches. The hosts have averaged 2 points per game in their last five matches, while Cercle Brugge have managed only 1.4 points. Gent dominates in terms of possession (55% vs 45%) and generates more goal-scoring opportunities, which is confirmed by a higher average xG (1.72 vs 1.35). Cercle Brugge has a weaker away offense, failing to score in 33% of their away matches, and their away form is unstable with just a 33% win rate. The difference in quality of play and the home advantage of KAA Gent point towards a home win, although the visitors' solid defense (42% clean sheets away) could make this a closely contested match.
KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
KAA Gent played Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
KAA Gent: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Cercle Brugge: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
KAA Gent scores 1.64 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Cercle Brugge scores 1.32 and concedes 1.60. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KAA Gent 64%, Cercle Brugge 64%. Over 2.5: KAA Gent 60%, Cercle Brugge 48%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
KAA Gent has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.47. KAA Gent: 13.7 shots per match, Cercle Brugge: 13.0.
Match halves
KAA Gent: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 1.00. Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
KAA Gent: 76-90+ (14 goals). Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 6.00, 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
KAA Gent displays clearly better home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +7 in home matches. The hosts have averaged 2 points per game in their last five matches, while Cercle Brugge have managed only 1.4 points. Gent dominates in terms of possession (55% vs 45%) and generates more goal-scoring opportunities, which is confirmed by a higher average xG (1.72 vs 1.35). Cercle Brugge has a weaker away offense, failing to score in 33% of their away matches, and their away form is unstable with just a 33% win rate. The difference in quality of play and the home advantage of KAA Gent point towards a home win, although the visitors' solid defense (42% clean sheets away) could make this a closely contested match.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| KAA Gent | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.32 |
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.
KAA Gent is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - KAA Gent · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
KAA Gent is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.64 goals / match - KAA Gent · 1.32 goals / match - Cercle Brugge
KAA Gent is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - KAA Gent · 1.6 goals / match - Cercle Brugge
KAA Gent scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
Cercle Brugge scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while KAA Gent keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 - KAA Gent
Over / Under - Cercle Brugge
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.
KAA Gent is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - KAA Gent · 1.08 pts / match - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KAA Gent - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 20%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
KAA Gent
Cercle Brugge
* 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
| KAA Gent | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.12 | 2.59 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 45% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 72% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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: KAA Gent 1 - 0 - 0 Cercle Brugge. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished KAA Gent 0:1 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 KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
KAA Gent score 1.64 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.32. The Pro League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 64% of KAA Gent's matches and 64% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are KAA Gent and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games KAA Gent have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KAA Gent 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.