Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Cercle Brugge the pick at 45% for Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Cercle Brugge host Antwerp on 1 November 2026 at Jan Breydel Stadion, Brugge. Cercle Brugge are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 45%. This matchday 10 fixture in Jupiler Pro League is listed as Cercle Brugge - Antwerp. Kick-off is 12:30 UTC.
Form analysis and trajectory
Cercle Brugge: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (28 scored and 27 conceded in 15 matches, 1.87 and 1.8 per game) points to strong attacking output with occasional defensive lapses. That is reflected in a form rating of 25.8 out of 100, and they sit 18th on a goal difference of -10.
Antwerp: they come in on a two-match winning sequence, following three defeats before that. That is two wins, no draws and three defeats from the last five, worth 6 points. Their 2025-season record in our dataset (21 scored and 26 conceded in 19 matches, 1.11 and 1.37 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 33.8 out of 100, and they sit 11th on a goal difference of -5.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Cercle Brugge | Antwerp |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 18th | 11th |
| Goal difference | -10 | -5 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LWLLD | WWLLL |
| Points from last 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 8 / 12 | 6 / 10 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 0 | 2 |
| Matches in our dataset (2025 season) | 15 | 19 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2025) | 1.87 / 1.8 | 1.11 / 1.37 |
| Points per game (2025) | 1.6 | 1.16 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 25.8 | 33.8 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 45% | 32% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Cercle Brugge 25.8 versus Antwerp 33.8, a gap of 7.9, which cuts against the model's favourite and is the tension in this one.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 2.80, over 2.5 goals at 61% and both teams to score at 59%.
- First goal: Leans Cercle Brugge's way at 53%.
The call
The model edges towards Cercle Brugge at 45%, and 'edges' is doing real work in that sentence. Antwerp's stronger recent metrics back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Cercle Brugge's way, especially at Jan Breydel Stadion.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Cercle Brugge or Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge, with an implied win probability of roughly 45%. The full split is 45% Cercle Brugge, 23% the draw and 32% Antwerp.
When and where is Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp being played?
1 November 2026 at Jan Breydel Stadion, Brugge, kick-off 12:30 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Cercle Brugge and Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge 0-4 Antwerp on 31 January 2026.
What is the recent form of Cercle Brugge and Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge have taken 4 points from their last five (LWLLD), Antwerp 6 from theirs (WWLLL). Most recently Cercle Brugge took a 2-5 defeat away at Union St. Gilloise and Antwerp a 3-0 win at home to Charleroi.
How many goals are expected in Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
The model's combined scoring line is 2.80 — 1.20 for Cercle Brugge and 1.60 for Antwerp. It rates over 2.5 goals at 61%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 59%, so its call is yes.