Menu

Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge

22 March 2026 at 17:30Lotto Park, Anderlecht

Match Summary

Cercle Brugge defeated Anderlecht 3:2. The match was played in Jupiler Pro League 2025. Goals were scored by E. Diop 10′, M. Cvetkovic 25′, P. Gerkens 28′, E. Kakou 35′, T. Hazard 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Anderlecht had 71% possession while Cercle Brugge held 29%. Anderlecht had 16 shots (8 on target) compared to 14 (5 on target) for Cercle Brugge. Expected goals: Anderlecht 1.82 — Cercle Brugge 1.60. Anderlecht made 4 substitutions, Cercle Brugge made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
10′
M. Cvetkovic

assist: T. Hazard

25′
28′
P. Gerkens

assist: E. Kakou

35′
E. Kakou

assist: G. Magnee

Half Time
A. TajaouartI. Kanate
46′
57′
D. VanzeirL. Agyekum
57′
O. DiakiteS. Ngoura
M. StroeykensY. Verschaeren
77′
M. IlicM. Rits
77′
85′
T. DegreefA. Maamar
89′
90′
K. ValyI. Diakite
T. Hazard

assist: A. Maamar

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Anderlecht had 71% possession against Cercle Brugge's 29%. Anderlecht registered 16 shots (8 on target) while Cercle Brugge managed 14 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 8–7. Fouls committed: 14–11.

Shots on Goal
8
5
Shots Off Goal
2
7
Total Shots
16
14
Blocked Shots
6
2
Shots inside the Box
13
11
Shots outside the Box
3
3
Fouls
14
11
Corner Kicks
8
7
Offsides
1
4
Ball Possession
71%
29%
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
2
5
Total Passes
644
250
Accurate Passes
561
178
Pass Accuracy
87%
71%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.82
1.60
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0.56
0.56

Rivalry since 2010

Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Head to Head Results· 28

Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge have met 28 times — Anderlecht won 21, Cercle Brugge won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Anderlecht leads the head-to-head with 21 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 73 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.61 per match (56 for the home side, 17 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (32%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (54%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Anderlecht are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2018.

Drawn
2
·
Total goals
73 · 2.6/match
Both scored
9/28 · 32%
Over 2.5
15/28 · 54%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 42 v 2018

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Anderlecht have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Cercle Brugge show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

20%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Anderlecht dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
1
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (50%) — the odds may underestimate Anderlecht.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

22 Mar 202625/261.85/3.50/3.80
Match Details
3 Aug 202525/263.04/3.35/2.29
Match Details
16 Mar 202524/251.86/3.48/4.15
Match Details
10 Nov 202424/252.68/3.63/2.43
Match Details
28 Apr 202423/242.85/3.49/2.39
Match Details
24 Apr 202423/241.93/3.66/3.76
Match Details
27 Dec 202323/241.84/3.82/3.79
Match Details
5 Nov 202323/242.39/3.58/2.74
Match Details
12 Mar 202322/232.06/3.54/3.41
Match Details
30 Jul 202222/233.71/3.54/1.95
Match Details

Market Summary

Margin: 8.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 54.1%Draw 28.6%Away 26.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.503.80
Max1.853.503.80
Over 2.5: 58.8%Under 2.5: 47.6%
Market favourite:Anderlecht · Slight favourite

Result vs. Market

Cercle Brugge
Result vs. Market: Anderlecht (54%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AnderlechtHalf-time:13Cercle Brugge
16Shots14
8Shots on target5

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Anderlecht

W 589D 239L 192
Over 2.556
Goals scored2001

Away Record: Cercle Brugge

W 228D 167L 328
Over 2.554
Goals scored883

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 13 May 2026