Prediction for match Dender — Cercle Brugge

Odds and Probability of Match Outcome

In the Jupiler Pro League on April 19, Dender will face Cercle Brugge. According to the 1X2 odds, bookmakers have Cercle Brugge as the favorite: their victory is priced at 2.03 with a probability of 47.06%. Dender is offered at odds of 3.56 with a probability of 26.84%, while a draw is at 3.66 with a 26.10% chance. Besides the outcome, there are lines for total goals, both teams to score, individual totals, and double chance, allowing for bets tailored to the teams' playing styles. Options for total goals range from 1.83 for over 2.5 to 1.99 for under 2.5, with both teams to score: yes at 1.66, no at 2.09. There are also attractive odds for individual totals and halftime totals worth analyzing.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Dender lost to Zulte Waregem 1-2 (April 12), defeated RAAL La Louvière 1-0 (April 6), and lost to Gent 1-3 (March 22). Cercle Brugge, in their last three encounters, beat RAAL La Louvière 3-0 (April 11), drew with Zulte Waregem 2-2 (April 4), and overcame Anderlecht 3-2 (March 22). In their head-to-head on March 1, Cercle Brugge and Dender ended in a 0-0 draw. Over a five-match span, Dender maintains 48.6% possession, records 1.8 yellow cards, commits 9.8 fouls, and is caught offside 1.4 times per game. Cercle Brugge shows 48.2% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and is offside 2.6 times per game. These stats reflect a similar playing style for both teams, with Cercle Brugge showing slightly more aggression and activity.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in the Dender vs Cercle Brugge Match

In a five-match series, Dender averages 2.8 goals per game, scoring 1 goal and conceding 1.8. Cercle Brugge's average total is even higher at 3.8, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1.8. Dender has over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5, and Cercle Brugge in 5 out of 5. By halves, Dender has over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 in the first half and 4 out of 5 in the second, while Cercle Brugge has 2 out of 5 in the first and 3 out of 5 in the second. Dender most frequently scores between 46-60 minutes (33%), and concedes between 61-75 (40%). Cercle Brugge often scores late - between 76-90 minutes (50%), and concedes evenly across four intervals at 22%. This data indicates both teams' scoring prowess, especially in the second half, supporting a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.83. Both teams have consistent scoring records, further reinforcing the choice for high scoring.

Corner Bets

Dender averages 4.2 corners per game, while Cercle Brugge averages 5.6. In a five-match series, Dender has exceeded 9.5 total corners in 2 out of 5 matches, and Cercle Brugge in 4 out of 5. Among the presented corner totals, the 9.5 line is closest to the average sum (9.8): over 9.5 total corners is at 1.67, under 9.5 at 2.05. Cercle Brugge is favored to win the corner count with odds of 1.57. Given both teams' flank play activity and Cercle Brugge's high frequency of exceeding the 9.5 total, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical for this match. Individual corner stats for Cercle Brugge, with their average of 5.6 per game, are also worth considering.