Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2026
Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Predictions
Cercle Brugge and Antwerp are set for a relatively high-scoring clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to the Total Goals market. There are odds of -167 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.
Scroll down to view our Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Preview
Cercle Brugge go head-to-head with Royal Antwerp at Jan Breydel Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 1 November.
Cercle Brugge have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 5-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Stade Joseph Marien against Union Saint-Gilloise. The Green and Black enjoyed just 34% possession and had two shots on target, while Steve Ngoura and Massire Sylla (own goal) each scored one goal.
Royal Antwerp have lost three straight road games. Their most recent appearance was a 3-0 home victory over Charleroi at Bosuil Stadion. Marvin Compper's men recorded 44% possession and totalled five shots on goal, with Thibo Somers, Snayder Porozo and Rein Van Helden all on target.
H2H: 7 Wins in Last 10 Head-to-Head Clashes for RAFC
RAFC have avoided defeat against Cercle in the past four meetings. In their last clash, visitors RAFC secured a 4-0 victory at Jan Breydel Stadion. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with seven RAFC wins, one Cercle victory and two draws.
| Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Royal Antwerp |
9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 15:20 | 10 |
| 18 |  Cercle Brugge |
9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 11:21 | 3 |
Cercle have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. Lars Friis' side have averaged 44.1% possession and 6.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.5 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 5.2 corners.
Top scorer Steve Ngoura has found the net 3 times, with Abdoulie Manneh, Dante Vanzeir, Krys Kouassi and Erick Nunes getting 1 goals each. Dante Vanzeir is the top assists maker with 2.
RAFC have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 14.1 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Reds average 47.3% possession, 4.9 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 6.0 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts.
Michael Frey has top scored with 4, while Snayder Porozo, Rein Van Helden and Anthony Valencia are next on 3. Look no further than Thibo Somers for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cercle Brugge predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gaëtan Coucke (GK), Ibrahim Diakité, Royer Caicedo, Emmanuel Kakou, Valy Konaté, Luke Le Roux, Hannes van der Bruggen, Babatunde Akinsola, Abdoulie Manneh, Gary Magnée, Steve Ngoura.
Royal Antwerp predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Taishi Brandon Nozawa (GK), Semm Renders, Rein Van Helden, Alvaro Cortes, Daam Foulon, Bahmed Deuff, Arthur Vermeeren, Carlos Mejia, Thibo Somers, Ibrahim Salah, Snayder Porozo.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 Goals at attractive odds of -167 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in this Pro League clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our team of experts monitor the current Pro League injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 62.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Let’s go for Royal Antwerp to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +750. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Hannes Van der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge) can be backed at +145 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.
Steve Ngoura (Cercle Brugge) has managed two goals in his past five Pro League matches. There are odds of +170 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
Cercle Brugge have covered the 5.5 corners line in seven straight home games, while Royal Antwerp have conceded an average of 7.80 corners in the past 5 away games. We think it’s achievable that Cercle will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -120 can be landed.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: at least three goals to be scored, Royal Antwerp with an Asian Handicap of +0.25 merged with Cercle Brugge to rack up over 5.5 corners.
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Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Cercle Brugge are the skinniest price to succeed in this Pro League clash, with the favourites afforded a 49% probability based on their +104 betting odds with the bookies. At +230, Royal Antwerp are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
If Cercle and RAFC play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -133.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -200.
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You will find favourite Abdoulie Manneh at +440 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +150 that he finds the net any time.
Stats: Last 10 Pro League matches only.
The previous three Cercle Brugge matches at Jan Breydel Stadion have seen them beaten. The Green and Black have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Antwerp have been beaten in three consecutive away games. Marvin Compper's men have collected six defeats, three wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
RAFC were 4-0 victors against Cercle last time out at Jan Breydel Stadion. In the previous 8 H2H meetings at Jan Breydel Stadion, we have seen six RAFC triumphs, one Cercle win and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cercle Brugge Home Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.10 | 1.30 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Royal Antwerp Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.00 | 1.20 | 1.80 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Pro League: 31/01 2026 Cercle Brugge 0 Royal Antwerp 4
- Pro League: 04/10 2025 Royal Antwerp 1 Cercle Brugge 1
- Pro League: 01/03 2025 Cercle Brugge 0 Royal Antwerp 0
- Pro League: 06/10 2024 Royal Antwerp 3 Cercle Brugge 0
- Pro League: 12/05 2024 Royal Antwerp 1 Cercle Brugge 2
- Pro League: 21/04 2024 Cercle Brugge 0 Royal Antwerp 1
- Pro League: 09/12 2023 Cercle Brugge 1 Royal Antwerp 3
- Pro League: 30/07 2023 Royal Antwerp 1 Cercle Brugge 0
- Pro League: 09/04 2023 Royal Antwerp 2 Cercle Brugge 1
- Pro League: 11/09 2022 Cercle Brugge 0 Royal Antwerp 2
Cercle Brugge League Stats
Royal Antwerp League Stats
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cercle Brugge this season are Steve Ngoura (3), Abdoulie Manneh (1), Dante Vanzeir (1)
- Top Assistors for Cercle Brugge this season are Dante Vanzeir (1), Erick Nunes (1), Luke Le Roux (1)
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Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Lineups & Team News
Cercle Brugge Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Royal Antwerp Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cercle Brugge Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Royal Antwerp Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Cercle Brugge Lineups
Previous Royal Antwerp Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cercle Brugge Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Lars Friis
Royal Antwerp Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gent | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 19:4 | 25 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | 24 |
| 3 | Union S-G | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27:6 | 23 |
| 4 | Charleroi | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 21 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Genk | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18:13 | 15 |
| 7 | Westerlo | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 24:21 | 14 |
| 8 | Lommel | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 9 | Standard Liège | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:15 | 11 |
| 10 | Zulte Waregem | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:12 | 11 |
| 11 | Royal Antwerp | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15:20 | 10 |
| 12 | Beveren | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:18 | 10 |
| 13 | Sint-Truiden | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17:19 | 8 |
| 14 | La Louvière | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11:18 | 7 |
| 15 | Mechelen | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9:17 | 6 |
| 16 | OH Leuven | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:16 | 6 |
| 17 | Kortrijk | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2:18 | 3 |
| 18 | Cercle Brugge | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11:21 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Brugge | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Gent | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 15 |
| 3 | Genk | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 13 |
| 4 | Union S-G | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:3 | 11 |
| 5 | Anderlecht | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 10 |
| 6 | Charleroi | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 7 | Beveren | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 8 | Westerlo | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:14 | 8 |
| 9 | La Louvière | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 7 |
| 10 | Standard Liège | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 11 | Royal Antwerp | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:11 | 7 |
| 12 | Zulte Waregem | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 13 | OH Leuven | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 14 | Lommel | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 15 | Sint-Truiden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 16 | Mechelen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 17 | Kortrijk | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 18 | Cercle Brugge | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | 1 |
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