Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Sep 2025

Pro League Betting Preview: Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge

Mechelen host Cercle Brugge in this Belgian Pro League fixture at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne, with kick-off set for 13:15 on Sunday 21 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Mechelen are available at odds of -128 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Cercle Brugge. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

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Mechelen played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Stade Maurice Dufrasne against Standard Liège. The Kakkers had 47% of possession and six shots on target, with Kerim Mrabti registering the goal.

Cercle Brugge lost when last in action. In a home game at Jan Breydel Stadion, they were beaten 3-2 by Charleroi. The Bruges side recorded 57% possession and had two shots on goal, with Steve Ngoura and Pieter Gerkens finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 for home side Cercle when they last faced Mechelen, with the encounter taking place at Jan Breydel Stadion. It has been four Cercle victories, three Mechelen wins and three draws in the previous 10 meetings between these sides.

Pro League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Mechelen	23	8	9	6	28	26	2	28:26	33
15	Cercle Brugge	23	4	9	10	28	35	-7	28:35	21

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KVM have 3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Frederik Vanderbiest's men have averaged 53.6% possession and 5.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Lion Lauberbach has found the net 4 times, with Kerim Mrabti and Rob Schoofs getting 2 apiece. Leading assistor is Bilal Bafdili with 3.

Cercle have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. The Green and Black average 50.5% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Steve Ngoura has top scored with 3, while Pieter Gerkens, Alan Minda and Paris Brunner are next on 2. Flavio Nazinho has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mechelen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Nacho Miras (GK), Redouane Halhal, Mory Konate, Gora Diouf, Therence Koudou, Fredrik Hammar, Mathis Servais, Moncef Zekri, Kerim Mrabti, Lion Lauberbach, Benito Raman.

Cercle Brugge confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Maxime Delanghe (GK), Lawrence Agyekum, Edgaras Utkus, Christiaan Ravych, Gary Magnee, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Pieter Gerkens, Hannes van der Bruggen, Edan Diop, Oumar Diakite, Steve Ngoura.

Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Mechelen at 0.0 for this Pro League game. The odds of -128 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.

Our Pro League experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cercle in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cercle in 16 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cercle in 6 of their last 10 games against Mechelen.

The best betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mechelen 2 - 1 Cercle Brugge

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Mechelen to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alan Minda Under 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Alan Minda (Cercle Brugge) can be wagered to fail to have a shot on goal at -159. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

Latest Alan Minda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-172

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Lion Lauberbach to Score +220

Lion Lauberbach (Mechelen) has racked up six goals in his past nine Pro League games on home soil. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +220 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Lion Lauberbach Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+107

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Corners Prediction

Cercle Brugge Under 4.5 Corners -110

In their past four games, Cercle Brugge have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with Mechelen conceding 2.40 corners on average in their previous 5 home matches. The Cercle Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -110 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mechelen

Total

11.20 5.80 5.40

Home

8.20 5.60 2.60

Away

12.20 5.10 7.10

Cercle Brugge

Total

8.90 4.70 4.20

Home

9.50 5.00 4.50

Away

8.40 4.90 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-132

Mechelen Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Cercle Brugge Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+600

2

+123

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Mechelen 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.

At betting odds of +125, the bookies make Mechelen probable winners and there’s a 44% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Pro League encounter. If you’re searching for a different slant, Cercle Brugge are available at +195.

If you fancy Mechelen to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +175. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Cercle at +225 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +132.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+250

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+132

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-345

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-154

2

+112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-104

2 Hcp +0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

Those interested in Benito Raman to find the net anytime are able to get +125. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +360.

Benito Raman (Mechelen)

First

+125

Anytime

+360

Lion Lauberbach (Mechelen)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Myron Van Brederode (Mechelen)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Alan Minda (Cercle Brugge)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Bilal Bafdili (Mechelen)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Kerim Mrabti (Mechelen)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Mory Konaté (Mechelen)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Fredrik Hammar (Mechelen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Hannes Van der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Christiaan Ravych (Cercle Brugge)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Gary Magnée (Cercle Brugge)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Flávio Nazinho (Cercle Brugge)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Lion Lauberbach (Mechelen)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+107

Alan Minda (Cercle Brugge)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-172

Myron Van Brederode (Mechelen)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-192

Bilal Bafdili (Mechelen)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-175

Kerim Mrabti (Mechelen)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-189

Benito Raman (Mechelen)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-200

Mory Konaté (Mechelen)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Fredrik Hammar (Mechelen)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Lawrence Agyekum (Cercle Brugge)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-455

Hannes Van der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Christiaan Ravych (Cercle Brugge)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Gary Magnée (Cercle Brugge)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Flávio Nazinho (Cercle Brugge)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Mechelen have avoided defeat in their last five matches at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne. The Kakkers have five draws, four wins and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Cercle have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

The previous Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne encounter involved a 2-0 Mechelen win against Cercle. The previous 6 H2H meetings at Argosstadion Achter de Kazerne have resulted in two wins apiece and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mechelen Home Stats		4-5-1	3.10	1.80	1.30	5	5	9	1
Cercle Brugge Away Stats		1-4-5	2.90	1.10	1.80	6	4	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

Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Lineups & Team News

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