Union St. Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge Prediction, Tips & Odds
Union St. Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge
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The model favours Union St. Gilloise to win against Cercle Brugge with a projected scoreline of 3-0. Currently sitting in 4th place, Union St. Gilloise has had an impressive start to the season, recording six wins and two draws out of eight matches. They have a strong goal difference of +18, having scored 22 goals while conceding just 4, showcasing their offensive potency and defensive solidity. In contrast, Cercle Brugge finds themselves at the bottom of the standings in 18th place, with no wins to their name this season. They have accumulated just 3 points from three draws and five losses, resulting in a goal difference of -7. Their struggles are reflected in their recent form, where they have failed to secure a victory in their last five matches, indicating significant challenges on both ends of the pitch. According to the model, Union St. Gilloise has a high win probability, reflecting their current form and overall performance this season. However, a potential caveat could be complacency, as they face a struggling opponent. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.7 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.5% probability.
Union St. Gilloise have been the stronger side, winning 64% of their matches.
Our model projects a 2-0 Union St. Gilloise win as the most likely scoreline at 14.5% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Union St. Gilloise clean sheets, in line with their 48% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Union St. Gilloise are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Union St. Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.29 | 5.50 | 8.50 | 1.40 | 2.56 | 1.73 | 1.97 | |
| 1.31 | 5.73 | 8.25 | 1.45 | 2.74 | — | — | |
| 1.30 | 5.00 | 8.00 | — | — | 1.73 | 2.05 | |
| 1.32 | 5.70 | 8.80 | 1.40 | 2.56 | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
BetVictor | 1.29 | 5.25 | 8.00 | 1.44 | 2.63 | 1.70 | 2.00 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Union St. Gilloise leads 5-2)In the last 10 matches between Union St. Gilloise and Cercle Brugge, Union St. Gilloise has won 5 times, drawn 3, and Cercle Brugge has won 2. The scorelines indicate a relatively competitive series, with a mix of close matches and a few heavier defeats. Notably, four of the fixtures ended in either a draw or a one-goal difference, showcasing tight contests. Cercle Brugge's last victory in this matchup came over a year ago, indicating a trend of Union St. Gilloise having the upper hand in recent encounters.
Jupiler Pro League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gent | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 22 | WWDWW |
| 2 |  Club Brugge KV | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 21 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Charleroi | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 21 | WWWLW |
| 4 | Union St. Gilloise | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 20 | DWWWW |
| 5 |  Anderlecht | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 16 | WWWDW |
| 6 |  KVC Westerlo | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 13 | WWWWD |
| 16 |  RAAL La Louvière | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 4 | LLWLD |
| 17 |  Kortrijk | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 18 | -16 | 3 | LWLLL |
| 18 | Cercle Brugge | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 3 | LLDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonUnion St. Gilloise have won 18 of their last 23 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 0. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Real Sociedad 1-1 and drew with OH Leuven 1-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 27W 11D 4L from the last 42 games (64% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Cercle Brugge have won 7 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat Cercle Brugge 1-2 and drew with OH Leuven 1-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 9D 12L from the last 30 games (30% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersUnion St. Gilloise
No reported absences
Cercle Brugge
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
W. De Cremer has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by W. De Cremer to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Union St. Gilloise average 2.2 goals per match at home; Cercle Brugge 1.5 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Union St. Gilloise have generated 1.39 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 64% of them. They put 5.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Union St. Gilloise player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
