Dender vs Club Brugge KV AI Prediction & AI Prediction | Jupiler Pro League

Club Brugge KV vs Dender: Visitors Look to Exploit Home Struggles

Club Brugge KV travel to face Dender in the Jupiler Pro League, with the visitors aiming to capitalize on Dender's significant home-field weaknesses. Brugge's superior attacking threat and possession game should pose a stern test for a Dender side that has yet to secure a league win on their own turf.

Dender's season statistics paint a concerning picture, particularly at home where they are still searching for their first victory after eight attempts. While they manage to secure draws in half of their home fixtures, their scoring average of just 0.6 goals per game and conceding 1.4 highlights their struggles. Recent form has shown a slight uptick in scoring, netting 1.7 goals in their last three home outings, but this was counteracted by a concerning 2.3 goals conceded in the same period, indicating defensive frailties remain.

Club Brugge KV are demonstrating their class with a strong overall season, securing over half their matches and boasting a potent attack that averages 1.4 goals per game. Their home form is particularly dominant, but even away from home, they have a respectable record, winning 44.4% of their fixtures and scoring one goal per game. Despite a recent dip in form across their last three matches, with two losses, their overall attacking volume remains high, and they possess the ability to dominate possession and create numerous chances.

This encounter pits Club Brugge's possession-based, high-volume attacking style against a Dender side that struggles to convert chances and shore up their defence at home. Brugge's ability to control the ball and stretch opponents wide with their 6.8 corner kicks per game will likely put Dender under sustained pressure. The home side's recent trend of drawing games at home suggests a potential for a compact defensive setup, but Brugge’s sustained attacking pressure and superior passing accuracy (86.8%) should eventually find gaps.

Club Brugge KV are the clear favourites, given their superior overall form, attacking statistics, and possession dominance, which contrasts sharply with Dender's winless home record. While Dender has shown some recent scoring ability, their defensive numbers and overall lack of home wins suggest they will struggle to contain Brugge. The odds also strongly favour an away win and a high-scoring game, aligning with the statistical outlook.

Key points

• Dender are yet to win any of their 8 home league games this season.
• Club Brugge KV average 16.6 shots per game overall and 15.7 away from home.
• Club Brugge KV's overall passing accuracy stands at an impressive 86.8%.