Prediction for match Cercle Brugge — Zulte Waregem

Match Analysis: Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem

The Jupiler Pro League clash between Cercle Brugge and Zulte Waregem is set for May 1, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, Cercle Brugge is the favorite with odds of 1.86, a draw is priced at 3.93, and a win for Zulte Waregem at 3.90. The probabilities indicate: Cercle Brugge - 51.28%, draw - 24.27%, Zulte Waregem - 24.46%. This suggests a slight edge for Cercle Brugge, though the difference in chances is not significant. The betting options also include totals, both teams to score, and individual performances, offering a variety of choices for predicting match outcomes.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Cercle Brugge has shown solid form: average possession is 46.6%, yellow cards - 0.8, fouls - 9.4, offsides - 3.2. Zulte Waregem boasts slightly better possession at 49.4%, with the same yellow cards at 0.8, fouls - 10, and offsides - 1.8. In their last three games, Cercle Brugge recorded: April 24, 2026 - Cercle Brugge 2-1 Dender, April 19, 2026 - Dender 1-4 Cercle Brugge, April 11, 2026 - Cercle Brugge 3-0 RAAL La Louvière. For Zulte Waregem: April 26, 2026 - Zulte Waregem 4-0 RAAL La Louvière, April 19, 2026 - RAAL La Louvière 0-2 Zulte Waregem, April 12, 2026 - Dender 1-2 Zulte Waregem. Their last head-to-head on April 4, 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw, indicating competitive and high-scoring encounters.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Cercle Brugge's games have gone over 2.5 goals 5 times, while Zulte Waregem's have done so 3 times. The average goals per game for Cercle Brugge is 4, and for Zulte Waregem, it's 2.8. Cercle Brugge scores an average of 2.8 goals per game and concedes 1.2, whereas Zulte Waregem scores 2.2 and concedes 0.6. For first halves, Cercle Brugge saw over 1.5 goals 3 times out of 5, as did they in the second half. Zulte Waregem had over 1.5 goals once in the first half and 3 times in the second half. The most frequent scoring interval for Cercle Brugge is 76-90 minutes (30%), and for Zulte Waregem, it's 46-60 and 61-75 minutes (25% each). For goals conceded, Cercle Brugge shows an even distribution across four intervals (20% each), while Zulte Waregem concedes most frequently in the 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 minute intervals (29% each). This profile suggests a high-scoring match, supporting a bet on over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.60.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Cercle Brugge averages 5.8 corners per match, while Zulte Waregem averages 4. The over 9.5 corners total was reached in 3 out of 5 matches for Cercle Brugge and 2 out of 5 for Zulte Waregem. The total closest to the average combined corners (9.8) is 9.5. Both outcomes are available: over 9.5 corners at 1.72, under 9.5 at 1.98. Cercle Brugge is favored in the corners market with odds of 1.62. Given both teams' activity in winning corners and the frequency of exceeding the 9.5 total, a bet on over 9.5 corners and Cercle Brugge's advantage in this aspect seems reasonable.