FCV Dender EH
Football Belgian Pro League Van Roy Stadium Sun 19 Apr 10:00
Cercle Brugge KSV
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Pro League Betting Preview: Dender vs Cercle Brugge

Dender clash with Cercle Brugge at Van Roy Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 19 April.

We’re Going Over With Our Total Goals Bet

Dender and Cercle Brugge 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 -135 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

No Goals When Teams Last Met

Dender were defeated last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. Van Roy Stadium saw them beaten at home to Zulte Waregem. The Kadavers had 48% possession and managed six shots on target, with David Hrncar scoring the goal.

Cercle Brugge won their previous game, beating La Louvière at home. It was a 3-0 victory at Jan Breydel Stadion. The Bruges outfit had five shots on goal and boasted 64% possession, with Steve Ngoura finding the net twice and Oluwaseun Adewumi scoring one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cercle have avoided defeat against Dender in the past four meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Jan Breydel Stadion. The past 4 H2H matches have involved three draws and one Cercle win.

Pro League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Cercle Brugge logo Cercle Brugge 32 8 11 13 44 49 -5 44:49 35
4 Dender logo Dender 32 4 10 18 26 53 -27 26:53 22
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Dender – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 11.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Dender have had 51.4% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 15.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.7 corners.

The three top scorers are David Hrncar, Roman Kvet and Bruny Nsimba, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Marsoni Sambu is the leading assists maker on 2.

Cercle Brugge – Last 10 League Games

Cercle have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 15.8 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 43.9% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 11.6 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Edan Diop has scored 3 goals, followed by Steve Ngoura, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Oumar Diakite and Flavio Nazinho on 2. Look no further than Flavio Nazinho for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Dender predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gauthier Gallon (GK), Marsoni Sambu, Luc Marijnissen, Bo De Kerf, Bryan Goncalves, Nathan Rodes, Malcolm Viltard, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Noah Mbamba, David Hrncar, Mohamed Berte.

Cercle Brugge predicted lineup (3-5-2): Warleson (GK), Ibrahim Diakité, Geoffrey Kondo, Valy Konaté, Gary Magnée, Pieter Gerkens, Hannes van der Bruggen, Edan Diop, Flavio Nazinho, Dante Vanzeir, Steve Ngoura.

Dender vs Cercle Brugge Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Dender vs Cercle Brugge with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There is a generous -135 available when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be scored and that looks too good an opportunity to miss. Bet on at least three goals to be netted in this Pro League clash.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Pro League stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Dender vs Cercle Brugge league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Dender games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Dender games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Dender games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Cercle games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cercle games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Cercle games.
Over 2.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you’re anticipating plenty of goals, you can secure a larger price by wagering Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors requiring at least four to be scored by the full-time whistle in order to bag a return.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Dender Dender logo 1 - 2 Cercle Brugge logo Cercle Brugge

A 2-1 win in favor of Cercle Brugge is available at odds of +600. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Edan Diop to Score +240 BetMGM logo

Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) has been on the scoresheet in his past three Pro League away games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +240 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Edan Diop Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

There has been under 10.5 corners in four consecutive Dender matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -147.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Dender Logo Dender
Total
11.10 4.40 6.70
Home
9.40 4.00 5.40
Away
10.00 4.00 6.00
Cercle Brugge Logo Cercle Brugge
Total
11.60 5.50 6.10
Home
10.70 5.40 5.30
Away
11.60 5.20 6.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -135
Full-Time Result Cercle Brugge +108
Total Corners Under 10.5 -147

We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: at least three goals to be registered, Cercle Brugge on the Full-Time Result and also Under 10.5 corners.

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Dender vs Cercle Brugge 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.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Cercle Victory

With the bookies giving them a 48% probability of winning, Cercle Brugge might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +108 when it comes to triumphing in this Pro League clash. Dender are regarded as the least likely winner at +230.

Cercle are -125 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Dender.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -172.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Pro League games.

Steve Ngoura Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Steve Ngoura is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +550 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +200.

Player Goals
Steve Ngoura (Cercle Brugge)
First
+200
Anytime
+550
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Jordan Attah Kadiri (Dender)
First
+210
Anytime
+575
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Dante Vanzeir (Cercle Brugge)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge)
First
+240
Anytime
+650
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Van Roy Stadium
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Dender Aiming to Stop the Rot at Home

Dender have failed to win in their last five matches at Van Roy Stadium. The Kadavers have six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

Cercle have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Dender were involved in a 0-0 draw when last meeting Cercle at Van Roy Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Dender logo Dender Home Stats 1-3-6 3.50 1.20 2.30 8 2 8 2
Cercle Brugge logo Cercle Brugge Away Stats 5-3-2 3.00 1.70 1.30 4 6 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
Team Stats
Dender logo Dender League Stats
Cercle Brugge logo Cercle Brugge League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Dender vs Cercle Brugge Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Dender vs Cercle team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Pro League lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Dender Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cercle Brugge Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Dender Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

93 Gauthier Gallon
70 Marsoni Sambu 5 Luc Marijnissen 6 Bo De Kerf 7 Bryan Goncalves
18 Nathan Rodes 24 Malcolm Viltard
27 Alireza Jahanbakhsh 17 Noah Mbamba 20 David Hrncar
90 Mohamed Berte
1 Warleson
2 Ibrahim Diakité 24 Geoffrey Kondo 12 Valy Konaté
15 Gary Magnée 18 Pieter Gerkens 28 H. van der 37 Edan Diop 20 Flavio Nazinho
13 Dante Vanzeir 9 Steve Ngoura

Cercle Brugge Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Previous Dender Lineups

12 Apr Pro League
Dender 1-2 Zulte Waregem
06 Apr Pro League
La Louvière 0-1 Dender
22 Mar Pro League
Dender 1-3 Gent
14 Mar Pro League
Union S-G 2-0 Dender
07 Mar Pro League
Dender 2-2 Charleroi
01 Mar Pro League
Cercle Brugge 0-0 Dender

Previous Cercle Brugge Lineups

11 Apr Pro League
Cercle Brugge 3-0 La Louvière
04 Apr Pro League
Zulte Waregem 2-2 Cercle Brugge
22 Mar Pro League
Anderlecht 2-3 Cercle Brugge
15 Mar Pro League
Cercle Brugge 1-3 La Louvière
08 Mar Pro League
Sint-Truiden 2-1 Cercle Brugge
01 Mar Pro League
Cercle Brugge 0-0 Dender

Injuries & Suspensions

Dender Injury Table
Type Name Info
Benjamin Fredrick Other
Michael Verrips Other
Cercle Brugge Injury Table
Type Name Info
Erick Nunes Ankle
Christiaan Ravych Foot
Team Squads

Dender Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Yannick Ferrera

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Noah Mbamba 17 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Bo De Kerf 6 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Nathan Rodes 18 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Gauthier Gallon 93 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Luc Marijnissen 5 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0

Cercle Brugge Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Lars Friis

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Flavio Nazinho 20 D 2 180 2 0 0 2 1 0
Warleson 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Valy Konate 12 F 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Geoffrey Kondo 24 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Gary Magnee 15 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Belgium FlagPro League Table
Belgian Pro League
# Team G W D L +/- P
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
Belgian Pro League Playoff Championship Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Union S-G 32 21 9 2 52:17 39
2 Club Brugge 32 22 3 7 65:39 38
3 Sint-Truiden 32 18 3 11 48:38 29
4 Anderlecht 32 13 8 11 48:44 25
5 Gent 32 13 7 12 51:47 24
6 Mechelen 32 12 10 10 40:39 24
Belgian Pro League Playoff Conference League Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Westerlo 32 12 9 11 40:41 26
2 Genk 32 12 10 10 48:48 25
3 Standard Liège 32 12 7 13 31:38 23
4 Charleroi 32 10 7 15 40:45 20
5 Royal Antwerp 32 9 8 15 33:36 18
6 OH Leuven 32 9 8 15 33:46 18
Belgian Pro League Playoff Relegation Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Zulte Waregem 32 9 9 14 42:50 36
2 Cercle Brugge 32 8 11 13 44:49 35
3 La Louvière 32 6 13 13 30:41 31
4 Dender 32 4 10 18 26:53 22