Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Predictions

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high confidence
Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

Zulte Waregem

Zulte Waregem

🗓️ Friday, 1 May 2026 at 20:45 CEST (venue time) · 18:45 UTC (your time)📍 Jan Breydel Stadion, Brugge

Win Probability (1X2)

Cercle Brugge 45%Draw 32%Zulte Waregem 23%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: Yes

@ 3.5(+26% edge)

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Cercle Brugge1.70

Expected goals · model says 1.70

Zulte Waregem1.25

Expected goals · model says 1.25

Win Probability
Cercle Brugge 48% Draw 24% Zulte Waregem 28%

Over 2.5 Goals

57%

BTTS: Yes

58%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 2-1 · 1-0

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Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
45%
32%
23%
Cercle Brugge 45%Draw 32%Zulte Waregem 23%
Both Teams to Score
55%
45%
Yes 55%No 45%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
59%
41%
Over 2.5 59%Under 2.5 41%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
59%
41%
Over 9.5 59%Under 9.5 41%

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The Case For This Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Prediction

Cercle Brugge and Zulte Waregem meet in a clash of two in-form sides, both coming off strong runs (WWWDW in last five). Despite Cercle’s poor season home record, their attack has clicked lately (2.8 goals/game last 5). Zulte Waregem are also on a three-game win streak, with improved defensive solidity (0.6 conceded/game last 5). H2H history is dominated by draws, and both teams have shown a tendency to score and concede. Expect a competitive, open match with goals likely for both sides, but with neither team able to fully pull away.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • →Both teams in excellent recent form: WWWDW last 5 for each
  • →Cercle’s home record is poor (3W 5D 9L), but recent home form is improved

Attack

  • →Cercle Brugge averaging 2.8 goals scored per game last 5, Zulte 2.2

Defence

  • →Zulte’s away record is weak (4W 5D 8L, 29 conceded in 17), but recent away results are better

Injuries & Team News

  • →No significant injuries reported

Match Context

  • →4 of last 5 H2H have ended in draws (often 1-1 or 2-2)
  • →High BTTS and over 2.5 rates for both teams recently

🚩 Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.4expected total corners
Over 59%
Under 41%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.4 corners for Cercle Brugge and 5 for Zulte Waregem, for an expected total of 10.4. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 71% · Over 10.5: 47%.

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How Cercle Brugge and Zulte Waregem Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Cercle BruggeCercle Bruggelast 5 matches

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Zulte WaregemZulte Waregemlast 5 matches

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Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem — Last 10 Matches

Cercle BruggeCercle BruggeLast 10 results
W2-1
W4-1
W3-0
D2-2
W3-2
L1-3
L1-2
D0-0
W1-0
L1-2
Wvs Dender2-1
W@ Dender4-1
Wvs RAAL La Louvière3-0
D@ Zulte Waregem2-2
W@ Anderlecht3-2
Lvs RAAL La Louvière1-3
L@ St. Truiden1-2
Dvs Dender0-0
W@ Gent1-0
Lvs Club Brugge KV1-2

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.8 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
Zulte WaregemZulte WaregemLast 10 results
W4-0
W2-0
W2-1
D2-2
W1-0
L0-2
L0-1
L1-2
L2-4
L2-3
Wvs RAAL La Louvière4-0
W@ RAAL La Louvière2-0
W@ Dender2-1
Dvs Cercle Brugge2-2
Wvs Charleroi1-0
L@ Gent0-2
Lvs Standard Liege0-1
L@ KV Mechelen1-2
Lvs Anderlecht2-4
L@ St. Truiden2-3

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem

Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

Cercle Brugge wins

5

Draws

1

Zulte Waregem wins

40%50% draws10%
4 Apr 26Zulte Waregem vs Cercle Brugge2-2
29 Nov 25Zulte Waregem vs Cercle Brugge1-1
26 Oct 25Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem1-1
31 Oct 23Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem2-2
23 Apr 23Zulte Waregem vs Cercle Brugge2-3
27 Aug 22Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem1-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem

Odds from 10Bet. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Cercle Brugge Win1.4045.0%-26.4%
Drawvalue3.8532.0%+6.0%
Zulte Waregem Win2.7523.0%-13.4%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.5759.0%-4.7%
Under 2.52.3541.0%-1.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue3.5055.0%+26.4%
No1.2545.0%-35.0%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.85EV +0.232
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 3.50EV +0.925

EV per £1 staked. Positive EV means this bet has mathematical edge over the long run. Past model accuracy is tracked on our predictions tracker.

Edge and EV are derived from model probabilities only and do not constitute financial advice. Odds fluctuate — always verify current prices with your bookmaker.

Things to Watch: Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem

  • ⚠️Some missing match stats for Zulte’s recent games (shots, possession, etc.) reduces confidence in defensive/attacking trend granularity
  • ⚠️Both teams’ season-long home/away records are weaker than recent form, increasing volatility
  • ⚠️H2H trend to draws could be disrupted by both teams’ current attacking momentum

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Betting involves risk — always gamble responsibly.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Cercle Brugge vs Zulte Waregem: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 27 April 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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