KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
KVC Westerlo displays decidedly better home form with 50% of matches won at home and an impressive +7 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.4 goals per home match with an xG of 1.85, indicating offensive effectiveness. Cercle Brugge has poor away form with only 22% wins and a negative recent streak (LLLWD), scoring an average of just 0.89 goals on the road. The difference in quality between Westerlo's home play (xG 1.85) and the visitors' defense (xGA 1.51) speaks in favor of the hosts. Considering Cercle's high percentage of away draws (44%) and Westerlo's variable form, a draw remains a viable option, yet the hosts' advantage is distinct.
KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
KVC Westerlo played Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
KVC Westerlo: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Cercle Brugge: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
KVC Westerlo scores 1.40 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Cercle Brugge scores 1.25 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: KVC Westerlo 40%, Cercle Brugge 65%. Over 2.5: KVC Westerlo 40%, Cercle Brugge 45%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
KVC Westerlo has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.54. KVC Westerlo: 15.6 shots per match, Cercle Brugge: 13.7.
Match halves
KVC Westerlo: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
KVC Westerlo: 0-15 (6 goals). Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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
KVC Westerlo displays decidedly better home form with 50% of matches won at home and an impressive +7 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.4 goals per home match with an xG of 1.85, indicating offensive effectiveness. Cercle Brugge has poor away form with only 22% wins and a negative recent streak (LLLWD), scoring an average of just 0.89 goals on the road. The difference in quality between Westerlo's home play (xG 1.85) and the visitors' defense (xGA 1.51) speaks in favor of the hosts. Considering Cercle's high percentage of away draws (44%) and Westerlo's variable form, a draw remains a viable option, yet the hosts' advantage is distinct.
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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
| KVC Westerlo | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| 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.
KVC Westerlo is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - KVC Westerlo · 1 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.
KVC Westerlo is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.4 goals / match - KVC Westerlo · 1.25 goals / match - Cercle Brugge
KVC Westerlo scores in 60% of matches (12 of 20 matches), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
Cercle Brugge scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while KVC Westerlo keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 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 - KVC Westerlo
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.
KVC Westerlo is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / match - KVC Westerlo · 1 pts / match - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
KVC Westerlo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 30%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 15%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
KVC Westerlo
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
| KVC Westerlo | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.90 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 45% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: KVC Westerlo 0 - 0 - 1 Cercle Brugge. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished KVC Westerlo 0:2 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 KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge?
KVC Westerlo score 1.40 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.25. The Pro League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 40% of KVC Westerlo's matches and 65% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are KVC Westerlo and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games KVC Westerlo have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for KVC Westerlo 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.