RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge: match statistics
RSC Anderlecht holds a distinct home advantage, winning 57% of their home matches and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +12 at their own stadium. The team averages 1.64 goals scored per home game while conceding just 0.79, along with a 50% clean sheet rate, confirming defensive solidity. Cercle Brugge shows weaker form in away matches with only a 36% win rate and a negative recent streak (0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches). The advantage in xG (1.88 vs 1.46) and possession (54% vs 46%) further supports the hosts. Considering their league position (5th vs 15th) and current form, RSC Anderlecht has a clear chance of securing a victory, although Cercle's experience in draws (36% away) does not rule out a share of the points.
RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
RSC Anderlecht played Cercle Brugge in Pro League (Belgium). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
RSC Anderlecht: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Cercle Brugge: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
RSC Anderlecht scores 1.41 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Cercle Brugge scores 1.24 and concedes 1.55. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RSC Anderlecht 45%, Cercle Brugge 62%. Over 2.5: RSC Anderlecht 41%, Cercle Brugge 48%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
RSC Anderlecht has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.59. RSC Anderlecht: 14.9 shots per match, Cercle Brugge: 14.2.
Match halves
RSC Anderlecht: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.83. Cercle Brugge: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
RSC Anderlecht: 46-60 (9 goals). Cercle Brugge: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Pro League: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
RSC Anderlecht holds a distinct home advantage, winning 57% of their home matches and maintaining an impressive goal difference of +12 at their own stadium. The team averages 1.64 goals scored per home game while conceding just 0.79, along with a 50% clean sheet rate, confirming defensive solidity. Cercle Brugge shows weaker form in away matches with only a 36% win rate and a negative recent streak (0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches). The advantage in xG (1.88 vs 1.46) and possession (54% vs 46%) further supports the hosts. Considering their league position (5th vs 15th) and current form, RSC Anderlecht has a clear chance of securing a victory, although Cercle's experience in draws (36% away) does not rule out a share of the points.
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
| RSC Anderlecht | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
RSC Anderlecht is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - RSC Anderlecht · 0.8 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.
RSC Anderlecht is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.41 goals / match - RSC Anderlecht · 1.24 goals / match - Cercle Brugge
RSC Anderlecht is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - RSC Anderlecht · 1.55 goals / match - Cercle Brugge
RSC Anderlecht scores in 69% of matches (20 of 29 matches), while Cercle Brugge keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 matches).
Cercle Brugge scores in 76% of matches (22 of 29 matches), while RSC Anderlecht keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - RSC Anderlecht
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.
RSC Anderlecht is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / match - RSC Anderlecht · 1.07 pts / match - Cercle Brugge
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RSC Anderlecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cercle Brugge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 21%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). 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
RSC Anderlecht
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
| RSC Anderlecht | Liga | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.66 | 2.58 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 66% |
^ 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: RSC Anderlecht 1 - 0 - 0 Cercle Brugge. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge?
The Pro League match finished RSC Anderlecht 2:3 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 RSC Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge?
RSC Anderlecht score 1.41 goals per game on average and Cercle Brugge 1.24. The Pro League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 45% of RSC Anderlecht's matches and 62% of Cercle Brugge's.
What form are RSC Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge in?
Over the last 5 games RSC Anderlecht have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Cercle Brugge 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RSC Anderlecht 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.