Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.57 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
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Value bet: Gent to win @ 2.30 – our chance 47% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultGent to win ✓47% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 9.36
Cercle Brugge vs Gent preview and prediction
The match
Cercle Brugge host Gent in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday 6 September, with kick-off at 12:30 (WAT) at Jan Breydel Stadion. Cercle Brugge are 16th with 9 points from 11 games (in the bottom three), while Gent sit 3rd on 28 points (in the top four). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cercle Brugge's last 5: LLDDD Most recently they lost to Lommel United 0–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Gent's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat OH Leuven 1–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Gent arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 20 February 2026, finished Gent 0–1 Cercle Brugge.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.1 for Cercle Brugge and 1.5 for Gent. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 61%.
Value angle: Gent to win at 2.30 – 47% on our numbers against 43% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Cercle Brugge 1–1 Gent. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cercle Brugge32%fair 3.15 · @2.75
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.30
Gent47%fair 2.12 · @2.30
2.63Expected goals
1.15Cercle Brugge xG
1.48Gent xG
61%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–111%
1–29%
1–08%
0–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cercle Brugge 1.1 – 1.5 Gent expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Cercle Brugge vs Gent?
On our numbers Cercle Brugge have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Gent 47%.
How many goals will there be in Cercle Brugge vs Gent?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cercle Brugge vs Gent?
Our predicted score is Cercle Brugge 1–1 Gent, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cercle Brugge vs Gent?
Cercle Brugge vs Gent (Jupiler Pro League) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 12:30 (West Africa Time) at Jan Breydel Stadion.
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.
