Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge preview and prediction
The match
Standard Liege host Cercle Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off at 17:15 (WAT) at Maurice Dufrasne. Standard Liege are 8th with 15 points from 11 games (in the top half), while Cercle Brugge sit 16th on 9 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Standard Liege's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to FC Viktoria Köln 0–3 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cercle Brugge's last 5: DWLDL Most recently they drew with Monaco 2–2 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for Standard Liege and 1.2 for Cercle Brugge. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Standard Liege 42%, draw 23%, Cercle Brugge 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Standard Liege 1–1 Cercle Brugge. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Standard Liege42%fair 2.36 · @2.30
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.45
Cercle Brugge35%fair 2.87 · @2.88
2.61Expected goals
1.38Standard Liege xG
1.23Cercle Brugge xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
0–19%
2–19%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Standard Liege 1.4 – 1.2 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
Standard Liege to win✗
42%
2.36
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.72
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.37
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Standard Liege / FT Standard Liege✗
24%
4.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.82
–
Form
Standard Liege – last 6
LLLWWW
1 Aug
vs FC Viktoria Köln
0–3
L
25 Jul
vs Juventus
0–1
L
18 Jul
@ Dunkerque
0–2
L
11 Jul
vs Francs Borains
1–0
W
8 Jul
@ Aubel
4–0
W
4 Jul
@ Verlaine
7–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Cercle Brugge – last 6
DWLDLW
31 Jul
@ Monaco
2–2
D
25 Jul
vs Reims
3–0
W
18 Jul
@ PEC Zwolle
2–3
L
11 Jul
vs Lommel United
1–1
D
1 May
vs Zulte Waregem
2–3
L
24 Apr
vs Dender
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Standard Liege and Cercle Brugge.
What is the prediction for Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
On our numbers Standard Liege have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Cercle Brugge 35%.
How many goals will there be in Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
Our predicted score is Standard Liege 1–1 Cercle Brugge, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge (Jupiler Pro League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 17:15 (West Africa Time) at Maurice Dufrasne.
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.
