Prediction for match Cercle Brugge — Union Saint-Gilloise, 26.12.2025

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Jupiler Pro League on December 26, 2025, Cercle Brugge will face Union Saint-Gilloise. The odds for Union Saint-Gilloise to win are set at 1.92, reflecting a probability of 49.77%. The odds for a draw are 3.62, with a probability of 26.40%. A victory for Cercle Brugge is offered at 4.01, with an estimated probability of 23.83%. Thus, Union Saint-Gilloise is considered the favorite according to pre-match odds and percentages, but a draw is also a possibility according to the bookmakers. Both teams have their strengths, promising an intriguing battle for points and attention to detail in defense and attack.

Recent Match Analysis

Cercle Brugge has shown 51.6% ball possession over their last five matches, averaging 2.4 yellow cards, committing 11.6 fouls, and 4 offsides per game. Union Saint-Gilloise, in the same period, holds 52.6% possession, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 9.8 fouls, and also records 4 offsides. In their last three matches, Cercle Brugge: 21.12.2025 - Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Cercle Brugge - 0-2, 13.12.2025 - Cercle Brugge - Mechelen - 2-3, 06.12.2025 - Cercle Brugge - Standard Liège - 1-2. Union Saint-Gilloise's last three encounters: 20.12.2025 - Union Saint-Gilloise - Zulte Waregem - 2-0, 14.12.2025 - Charleroi - Union Saint-Gilloise - 1-1, 09.12.2025 - Union Saint-Gilloise - Marseille - 2-3. In their head-to-head match on 22.11.2025, Union Saint-Gilloise defeated Cercle Brugge 2-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of average scoring over a five-match series, Cercle Brugge scores 2.8 goals per game, while Union Saint-Gilloise averages 2.4. Both teams score an average of 1.2 goals, but Cercle Brugge concedes 1.6, and Union Saint-Gilloise 1.2. In their last five games, Cercle Brugge had over 2.5 goals in 2 matches and under in 3, while Union Saint-Gilloise had over 2.5 goals only once and under in 4. In the first half, Cercle Brugge had over 1.5 goals three times and under twice, while Union Saint-Gilloise had over once and under four times. In the second half, both teams had over 1.5 goals only once, under four times. Goal timing shows Cercle Brugge most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (50%) and concedes most often between 31-45 minutes (50%). Union Saint-Gilloise's goals are distributed across three intervals: 0-15, 61-75, and 76-90 - each 29%, with goals conceded most often in 0-15 and 31-45 minutes - 40% each. Overall, the statistics suggest moderate scoring, with under 3.0 goals seeming a logical choice: odds 1.54.

Corner Totals Analysis

Cercle Brugge averages 6.6 corners per game over the last five matches, while Union Saint-Gilloise averages 4.4. The frequency of over 9.5 corners for Cercle Brugge was recorded in all 5 matches, while Union Saint-Gilloise had none. For a total of 9.5 corners, both options are available: over 9.5 at 1.82, under 9.5 at 1.86. The outcome for corners favors Union Saint-Gilloise at 1.58. In this matchup, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners, given Cercle Brugge's activity in this area and their consistent exceeding of the 9.5 mark in each of the last five games. It's also worth noting that Union Saint-Gilloise does not show a high frequency of corners, but the overall average of both teams is close to 11, supporting a bet on the higher total.