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Cercle Brugge welcome Antwerp on 1 November 2026 · 12:30 at Jan Breydel Stadium (Bruges), and the referee is Simon Bourdeaud'hui, Belgium. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Cercle Brugge win. Half lost (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Cercle Brugge lose.
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Cercle Brugge lie 17th, having collected 6 points after 10 matches (1W 3D 6L); Antwerp lie 12th, having collected 10 points (3W 1D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Cercle Brugge average 1.2 goals for and 2.3 against, compared with 1.7 for and 2.2 against for Antwerp.
- Form in the competition. Cercle Brugge: 0W 3D 6L, goals 11–21; Antwerp: 3W 1D 5L, goals 15–20.
- Head to head. In 23 previous meetings, Cercle Brugge have taken 3 wins to Antwerp's 15 wins, plus 5 draws; the goal tally stands at 14–36.
What to expect
In our view Cercle Brugge hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.6%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
Worth noting: the league table leans towards the Antwerp, but the bookmakers make the home side slight favourites. Mixed signals like these make the game hard to predict, so it pays to bet with caution.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), which we give a 66% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 58%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 55%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 23; Cercle Brugge 3 wins, 5 draws, Antwerp 15 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.2 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Cercle Brugge 11–21, Antwerp 15–20.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
- Unavailable: Cercle Brugge 0, Antwerp 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 58%, top price 1.67). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Cercle Brugge: no absences. Antwerp will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 2.19 | 3.68 | 3.50 |
| Market average | 2.08 | 3.53 | 3.28 |
| Lowest odds | 1.95 | 3.28 | 2.96 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.21 | 76.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.80 | 1.73 | 54.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.18 | 2.08 | 45.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.02 | 2.77 | 33.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.60 | 58.2% |
| BTTS – no | 2.32 | 2.22 | 41.8% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 1/11/26, 12:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.2%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Cercle Brugge 1–1 Antwerp, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Cercle Brugge 17th (6 points), Antwerp 12th (10 points).
- Form in the competition: Cercle Brugge 0W 3D 6L (11:21), Antwerp 3W 1D 5L (15:20).
- H2H: 23 matches: Cercle Brugge 3W 5D 15L, goals 14–36.
- Absences: Cercle Brugge 0, Antwerp 0.
Who will win Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: injuries and missing players
Cercle Brugge
- No reported absences
Antwerp
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club Brugge KV | 10 | 9-0-1 | 26:8 | 27 |
| 2 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 10 | 8-2-0 | 29:7 | 26 |
| 3 |  Gent | 10 | 8-1-1 | 19:6 | 25 |
| 4 |  Charleroi | 10 | 8-0-2 | 21:12 | 24 |
| 5 |  Anderlecht | 10 | 6-1-3 | 13:11 | 19 |
| 6 |  Genk | 10 | 4-3-3 | 18:14 | 15 |
| 7 |  Standard Liège | 11 | 4-3-4 | 18:16 | 15 |
| 8 |  Lommel United | 10 | 4-3-3 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 9 |  KVC Westerlo | 10 | 4-2-4 | 25:25 | 14 |
| 10 |  KV Mechelen | 10 | 3-3-4 | 13:18 | 12 |
| 11 |  Zulte Waregem | 10 | 3-2-5 | 12:16 | 11 |
| 12 | Antwerp | 10 | 3-1-6 | 16:22 | 10 |
| 13 |  SK Beveren | 11 | 3-1-7 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 14 |  OH Leuven | 10 | 2-3-5 | 10:17 | 9 |
| 15 |  St. Truiden | 10 | 2-2-6 | 18:21 | 8 |
| 16 |  RAAL La Louvière | 10 | 2-1-7 | 13:23 | 7 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 10 | 1-3-6 | 13:22 | 6 |
| 18 |  Kortrijk | 10 | 1-1-8 | 4:22 | 4 |
Recent matches
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Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.91); Under 3.5 goals (1.47).
Who will win Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Our estimate gives Cercle Brugge a 45% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Antwerp 29%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 1 November 2026 at 12:30, venue Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges. Referee: Simon Bourdeaud'hui, Belgium.
Who will be missing?
Cercle Brugge: no absences. Antwerp: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.80) and under 2.5 goals at 45% (odds 2.18).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 58% (odds 1.67).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.6%), then 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (9.3%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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