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We expect this match to be one of the most intense of the day, as both teams are direct rivals and only 3 points separate them. Moreover, both Leuven and Cercle Brugge are just one step away from the qualification round. To choose the best picks for Leuven vs Cercle Brugge, read about our predictions and betting tips for free:
The Top Prediction and Betting Tips for Leuven vs Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge to Win
In the last 3 years, both teams met 5 times, The Green and Black got the better part of this h2h, as they won 3, Leuven won 1 and drew 1. On three occasions the difference between one team and the other was only 1 goal.
The home team confirmed their bad moment by losing to one of the worst teams in the tournament. Cercle Brugge has 4 matches without defeat, so we predict that the visitors will take all three points.
Over 2.5 Goals
Evaluating the data and statistics of these two teams and their confrontations we can conclude that we will see BTTS in this duel. In six of the last seven h2h, there were more than 2.5 goals.
Leuven striker Mario Gonzales is the top scorer of the team with 13 goals, while Ayase Ueda is the top scorer for Cercle Brugge. Both are in the top 10 of the Pro League scoring charts.
BTTS
All the data surrounding this matchup indicates that the odds of seeing both teams score in this matchup are high. In 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings, we saw BTTS.
If we look at the recent head-to-heads of each team, we notice that the same factor is repeated. In 8 of Leuven’s last 9 matches, we saw BTTS, as well as in Cercle Brugge’s last matches.
Leuven vs Cercle Brugge Preview: Will Be Leuven Stronger At Home?
Leuven
The home team is still going through a bad patch, in the last four rounds they lost two matches and drew two others. In this period they lost eighth place which gave them a pass to the next round.
In their last match, Marc Brys’ team visited Seraing, the team that until the previous matchday was in last place. Seraing scored two goals in total and so did Leuven with a goal from Federico Ricca who scored after an assist from Sirve Schrijvers.
Cercle Brugge
The Green and Black had the chance to snatch places from some of the teams in the top 8. However, Mirosñn Muslic’s team drew against Standard Liege and their consecutive winning streak came to a halt.
After conceding a goal to Standard Liege in the 81st minute, Japanese striker Ayase Hueda equalised in injury time. With this result, Cercle Brugge remains one point below the qualification zone.
Useful Review of Leuven vs Cercle Brugge Stats and Odds
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Head to Head
05/11/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
2
1
12/02/22
Belgium First Division A Belgium
OH Leuven
Cercle Brugge
3
2
31/07/21
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
1
1
10/04/21
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
3
0
03/02/21
Belgium Cup Belgium
OH Leuven
Cercle Brugge
2
3
Last Five - OH Leuven
04/02/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Seraing United
OH Leuven
2
1
L
28/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Sint-Truidense
OH Leuven
1
1
D
21/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Union Saint Gilloise
OH Leuven
1
0
L
17/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Eupen
OH Leuven
1
1
D
13/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Westerlo
OH Leuven
1
2
W
Last Five - Cercle Brugge
04/02/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Standard Liege
Cercle Brugge
1
1
D
29/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Gent
Cercle Brugge
2
3
W
21/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
KV Oostende
Cercle Brugge
1
2
W
18/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Union Saint Gilloise
Cercle Brugge
1
1
D
15/01/23
Belgium First Division A Belgium
Charleroi
Cercle Brugge
2
1
L
Main Facts about Leuven vs Cercle Brugge
Match schedule – The matchup will take place on February 10th at 19:00
Venue – Den Dreef Stadium in Heverlee
Bookmakers odds – Home Team 13/10 (2.30) – Away Team 17/10 (2.70)
The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.
