Prediction for match Westerlo — Brugge

Match Analysis: Westerlo vs Brugge

The clash between Westerlo and Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League is set for 14.03.2026. According to bookmakers, Brugge is the clear favorite with odds of 1.61 for their victory, 4.40 for a draw, and 5.06 for Westerlo's success. The probabilities of the outcomes, as assessed by bookmakers, are as follows: Brugge win - 59.38%, draw - 21.73%, Westerlo win - 18.89%. This distribution reflects the difference in current form and productivity of the teams, as well as their attacking potential in recent matches. Westerlo and Brugge have already faced each other this season, and previous encounters have often been high-scoring, adding intrigue to the upcoming match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Westerlo has recorded the following results: 07.03.2026 - Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Westerlo - 0-1, 01.03.2026 - Westerlo - Union Saint-Gilloise - 0-0, 22.02.2026 - Westerlo - Charleroi - 2-1. Over the same period, Brugge played as follows: 08.03.2026 - Brugge - Anderlecht - 2-2, 01.03.2026 - Charleroi - Brugge - 1-2, 24.02.2026 - Atletico Madrid - Brugge - 4-1. In their last head-to-head meeting on 24.09.2025, Brugge and Westerlo drew 5-5. Additional metrics show that Westerlo's average ball possession over five matches is 44.6%, while Brugge's is 61.4%. Westerlo averages 2.6 yellow cards and 11.8 fouls per game, whereas Brugge averages 1 yellow card and 7.4 fouls. For offsides, Westerlo averages 1.6 and Brugge 1.8 per match. These figures highlight the differences in playing style and discipline between the teams.

How Many Goals to Expect?

The teams' scoring metrics differ significantly. Over their last five matches, Westerlo averages 2 goals per match, scoring and conceding 1 goal each. Brugge's average total over five matches is 4.2, with 2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded. For matches exceeding 2.5 total goals: Westerlo has 2 out of 5, Brugge has 5 out of 5. In the first half, matches exceeding 1.5 total goals occurred 2 times for Westerlo, and 3 times for Brugge. In the second half, Westerlo had no matches exceeding 1.5 total goals, while Brugge had 5 out of 5. Regarding goal intervals: Westerlo most often scores between 31-45 and 76-90 minutes (50% each), while Brugge scores most frequently between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (33% each). Westerlo concedes most often in the first 45 minutes (25% in each of the three intervals), while Brugge concedes most frequently between 31-45 minutes (30%). This data indicates Brugge's high scoring ability and consistent attacking play, especially in the second half. Overall, the goal metrics and total exceedances of both teams support a bet on over 2.75 total goals with odds of 1.50.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Westerlo averages 4 corners per match over five matches, while Brugge averages 7.6. Westerlo played 2 out of 5 matches with over 9.5 total corners, and Brugge played 3 out of 5. Considering the closest total to the combined average corners of both teams (11.6), the line over 11.5 stands out, although there is no pair for this total in the odds. For individual team corner totals: Westerlo's line under 4.5 is at 1.62, over 4.5 at 2.20; Brugge's over 5.5 is at 1.67, under 5.5 at 2.10. Given Brugge's consistent delivery of many corners, it makes sense to consider a bet on Brugge's individual total corners over 5.5. Overall, statistics indicate both teams tend to play actively on the flanks, leading to a high number of set pieces.