Gent host Cercle Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League on Friday 20 February, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Planet Group Arena. Gent are 3rd with 28 points from 11 games (in the top four), while Cercle Brugge sit 16th on 9 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.6 for Gent and 1.4 for Cercle Brugge. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 62%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Gent 1–1 Cercle Brugge. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Gent44%fair 2.27 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @3.50
Cercle Brugge35%fair 2.85 · @2.95
2.93Expected goals
1.57Gent xG
1.36Cercle Brugge xG
62%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Gent 1.6 – 1.4 Cercle Brugge expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Gent to win✗
44%
2.27
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.29
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
62%
1.60
1.58
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
78%
1.29
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.40
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Gent / FT Gent✗
25%
3.98
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.19
–
Form
Gent
No recent results on record.
Cercle Brugge – last 1
L
15 Feb
vs Club Brugge KV
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Gent and Cercle Brugge.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
On our numbers Gent have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cercle Brugge 35%.
How many goals will there be in Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
Our predicted score is Gent 1–1 Cercle Brugge, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Gent vs Cercle Brugge?
Gent vs Cercle Brugge (Jupiler Pro League) kicks off on Friday 20 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Planet Group Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
