Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Oct 2025
Pro League Betting Preview: Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem
Cercle Brugge host Zulte Waregem in this Belgian Pro League clash at Jan Breydel Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 26 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
The stats suggest that we’ll see both teams finding the net, with Cercle Brugge and Zulte Waregem capable of scoring. We find the odds of -152 attractive when it comes to the BTTS Yes option.
Cercle Brugge drew their last game 2-2 at home, with the action taking place at Jan Breydel Stadion against Genk. The Green and Black ended up with just 37% possession and had seven shots on target, with Alan Minda and Edan Diop each scoring one goal.
Zulte Waregem won their previous game, beating Gent at home. It was a 4-1 victory at Elindus Arena. Sven Vandenbroeck's side had 40% of possession and eight shots on goal, with Thomas Claes, Tiago Araujo (own goal), Benoit Nyssen and Jeppe Erenbjerg finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Cercle have gone unbeaten in their past four meetings with Zulte. In their last clash, Cercle travelled to Elindus Arena and landed a 3-2 victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have yielded four wins apiece and two draws.
| Pro League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zulte Waregem |
35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 51 | 52 | -1 | 51:52 | 45 |
| 2 | Cercle Brugge |
35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 52 | 54 | -2 | 52:54 | 41 |
Cercle have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Onur Cinel's team have averaged 50.7% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 4.9 corners.
Top goalscorer Steve Ngoura has found the net 4 times, Alan Minda 3, with Edan Diop and two other players on 2. Gary Magnee has recorded the most assists with 3.
Zulte have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.6 goals from 10.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Essevee average 45.7% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 7.4 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 14.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Jeppe Erenbjerg is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Thomas Claes on 2, with Benoit Nyssen and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Joseph Opoku for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cercle Brugge confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Maxime Delanghe (GK), Emmanuel Kakou, Edgaras Utkus, Christiaan Ravych, Gary Magnee, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Pieter Gerkens, Hannes van der Bruggen, Edan Diop, Oumar Diakite, Alan Minda.
Zulte Waregem confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brent Gabriel (GK), Benoit Nyssen, Anton Tanghe, Jakob Kiilerich Rask, Yannick Cappelle, Tochukwu Nnadi, Thomas Claes, Stavros Gavriel, Jeppe Erenbjerg, Joseph Opoku, Anosike Ementa.
Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Prediction & Betting Tips
This Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the chance to back BTTS Yes at -152, with both sides expected to find the net in this Pro League match. The Both Teams to Score market provides a great angle for a wager.
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Key Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem league stats:
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re going for Cercle Brugge at +700 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Anosike Ementa (Zulte) can be wagered to fail to have a shot on goal at -159. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
Jeppe Erenbjerg (Zulte) has netted three goals in his past five Pro League games away from home. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +400 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 5.20 corners for Zulte Waregem in their past five away matches, while Cercle Brugge have let the opposition average 5.40 corners in the previous five home games. There are odds of -150 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Zulte will cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for both teams to score, Cercle Brugge to claim a victory combined with Anosike Ementa (Zulte) failing to have a shot on target.
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Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem 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.
The bookmakers have Cercle Brugge at -115 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 53% chance of winning this Pro League clash based on the betting odds. At +280, Zulte Waregem are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
Cercle can be backed at -115 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Zulte +0.5 are -108 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -167.
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Oumar Diakite is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +700 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +250.
Cercle Brugge haven’t won any of their past four games at Jan Breydel Stadion. The Green and Black have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Zulte have recorded two victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 5 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Cercle drew 1-1 with Zulte when they last met at Jan Breydel Stadion. The previous 5 H2H meetings at Jan Breydel Stadion have ended in two Cercle victories, two draws and a solitary win for Zulte.
| 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 | 3.00 | 1.20 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
Zulte Waregem Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.90 | 1.20 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 24/04 Cercle Brugge 2 Dender1
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 19/04 Dender 1 Cercle Brugge4
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 11/04 Cercle Brugge 3 La Louvière0
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 04/04 Zulte Waregem 2 Cercle Brugge2
- Belgian Pro League: 22/03 Anderlecht 2 Cercle Brugge3
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 26/04 Zulte Waregem 4 La Louvière0
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 19/04 La Louvière 0 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 12/04 Dender 1 Zulte Waregem2
- Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group: 04/04 Zulte Waregem 2 Cercle Brugge2
- Belgian Pro League: 22/03 Zulte Waregem 1 Charleroi0
- Pro League: 04/04 2026 Zulte 2 Cercle Brugge 2
- Pro League: 29/11 2025 Zulte 1 Cercle Brugge 1
- Pro League: 26/10 2025 Cercle Brugge 1 Zulte 1
- Pro League: 23/04 2023 Zulte 2 Cercle Brugge 3
- Pro League: 27/08 2022 Cercle Brugge 1 Zulte 1
- Pro League: 23/01 2022 Cercle Brugge 3 Zulte 1
- Pro League: 11/09 2021 Zulte 2 Cercle Brugge 4
- Pro League: 26/12 2020 Zulte 1 Cercle Brugge 0
- Pro League: 08/11 2020 Cercle Brugge 1 Zulte 3
- Pro League: 21/12 2019 Cercle Brugge 2 Zulte 0
Cercle Brugge League Stats
Zulte Waregem League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 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
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cercle Brugge this season are Pieter Gerkens (6), Edan Diop (5), Gary Magnee (4)
- Top Assistors for Cercle Brugge this season are Gary Magnee (7), Flavio Nazinho (4), Steve Ngoura (4)
Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Lineups & Team News
The latest Cercle vs Zulte team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups plus current injury reports.
Cercle Brugge Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Zulte Waregem Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cercle Brugge Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Zulte Waregem Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cercle Brugge Substitutes
- 1Warleson
- 7Abdoul Ouattara
- 8Erick Nunes
- 9Steve Ngoura
- 14Beni Mpanzu
- 19Ibrahima Diaby
- 23Heriberto Jurado
- 27Nils De Wilde
- 41Krys Kouassi
Zulte Waregem Substitutes
- 1Louis Bostyn
- 4Laurent Lemoine
- 6Enrique Lofolomo
- 9Jelle Vossen
- 17Emran Soglo
- 20Tobias Hedl
- 31Lukas Willen
- 36Serxho Ujka
- 39Marley Ake
Previous Cercle Brugge Lineups
Previous Zulte Waregem Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cercle Brugge Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Lars Friis
Zulte Waregem Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union S-G | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50:17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59:36 | 63 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47:35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49:43 | 45 |
| 5 | Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39:37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43:39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46:47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liège | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27:35 | 40 |
| 9 | Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36:40 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31:32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38:42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32:43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38:47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39:47 | 31 |
| 15 | La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30:37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24:51 | 19 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union S-G | 35 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 57:19 | 46 |
| 2 | Club Brugge | 35 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 74:42 | 44 |
| 3 | Sint-Truiden | 35 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 54:39 | 36 |
| 4 | Anderlecht | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 51:50 | 28 |
| 5 | Gent | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 51:49 | 26 |
| 6 | Mechelen | 35 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 43:51 | 24 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genk | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 52:51 | 30 |
| 2 | Westerlo | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 45:47 | 29 |
| 3 | Standard Liège | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 35:42 | 27 |
| 4 | Royal Antwerp | 35 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 41:39 | 27 |
| 5 | Charleroi | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 44:48 | 24 |
| 6 | OH Leuven | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 33:52 | 18 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zulte Waregem | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 51:52 | 45 |
| 2 | Cercle Brugge | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 52:54 | 41 |
| 3 | La Louvière | 34 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 30:47 | 31 |
| 4 | Dender | 34 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 28:59 | 22 |
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