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Anderlecht vs Cercle Bruges prediction, odds, and free betting tips (26/01/2022)

Anderlecht take on Cercle Bruges at the Lotto Park in what could be a game between two teams who are on a good run of form.

Anderlecht vs Cercle Bruges – Predictions, Odds, & Free Betting Tips

Anderlecht went nine matches unbeaten in the league following a narrow 1-0 success over Mechelen. Cercle Bruges picked up a third consecutive victory in the league after managing to overcome Zulte Waregem 3-1 at home.

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Anderlecht win

Anderlecht are looking to continue their fabulous run over Cercle Bruges and it stands at an incredible 11 consecutive wins over this opponent in home matches. Cercle Bruges have also ended up losing at half-time and full-time in the last six away games Anderlecht. The last few home matches may not have exactly gone according to plan for Anderlecht after managing only two wins in the last five, but the recent form gives a lot of encouragement.

Total goals over 2.5

This match features two teams who have been on a good scoring form over the last few weeks. Both have ended up scoring over 12 goals in the last six league games. Even though this fixture has not provided a lot of goals historically, there would be goals in this game.

Both teams to score – yes

The likelihood of witnessing goals at both ends is quite high with Anderlecht struggling to keep clean sheets. Surprisingly, Cercle Bruges have also been able to get away goals even when they have been faced against tough opposition. In fact, Cercle Bruges have scored in all of their away matches this season.

Anderlecht vs Cercle Bruges: First Division A Match Preview and Team News

Anderlecht

Anderlecht’s immediate priority will be to cause an uptick in home results. The return of just three wins in the last eight home games is not good enough and these victories have only been against teams lower down in the table. Manager Vincent Kompany does not have injury problems in his squad.

Cercle Bruges

Cercle Bruges are getting closer towards the top eight places in the Belgian league table owing to a sharp uptick in form. It would take only a handful of points before Cercle Bruges are able to catch up with the likes of Mechelen and Kortrijk. Waldo Rubio and Miguel Van Damme are the players unavailable for the visitors.

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Anderlecht vs Cercle Bruges prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Lotto Park

When will this match start? January 26, 2022 at 20:00 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Anderlecht

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