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KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: Home Strength Tested in Jupiler Pro League Clash
KVC Westerlo hosts Cercle Brugge in a Jupiler Pro League fixture that pits Westerlo's strong home form against Cercle's recent resilience. Westerlo have been particularly impressive on their own turf, while Cercle have found draws hard to come by on their travels, suggesting a potential edge for the home side.
This fixture pits Westerlo's proactive home attacking style, evident in their higher shot volume and corner count at home, against Cercle Brugge's more cautious away approach. Cercle's recent tendency to draw games, coupled with their lower possession stats away from home, suggests they may adopt a compact defensive shape, looking to frustrate Westerlo. The home side's ability to create chances through a higher number of shots on goal, particularly in recent home games, will be key. Westerlo's increased attacking output and defensive solidity at home, compared to Cercle's mixed away form, points towards the hosts dictating the flow.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • KVC Westerlo boasts a 50% win rate at home this season, conceding only 0.7 goals per game.
- • Cercle Brugge has a 44.4% draw rate away from home but has only won 22.2% of their away fixtures.
- • Westerlo's home attack has been potent recently, averaging 2 goals per game in their last three home matches.
AI Prediction
Westerlo's formidable home record and recent attacking surge, coupled with Cercle's struggles to convert draws into wins away from home, give the hosts a clear edge. While Cercle's defence has been respectable on the road overall, their recent form suggests they are vulnerable. The odds also favour a home win, aligning with the statistical trends. Both teams' scoring and conceding records, especially Westerlo's home offensive output, suggest goals are likely from both sides.
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Team recent
KVC Westerlo Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Gent | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | RAAL La Louvière | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Genk | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Anderlecht | 4 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Dender | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Gent | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Charleroi | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Genk | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Dender | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | RAAL La Louvière | 0 - 0 |
KVC Westerlo have established a solid home record this season, securing a win percentage of 50% from their ten games played at home. They average 1.4 goals scored and concede just 0.7 on average in front of their own supporters, indicating a well-drilled defensive unit at home. Their recent form at home has been exceptional, with two wins and a draw in their last three outings, featuring an impressive two goals scored per game in that run. The home side's recent performance in their last match saw them secure a 2-1 victory, further highlighting their current momentum.
Cercle Brugge Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Union St. Gilloise | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | OH Leuven | 2 - 0 | |||||
HOME | KV Mechelen | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Standard Liege | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Zulte Waregem | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Union St. Gilloise | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | OH Leuven | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | RAAL La Louvière | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Zulte Waregem | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Genk | 2 - 2 |
Cercle Brugge present a more inconsistent picture, with their overall season record showing more losses than wins and a respectable 40% draw rate. Away from home, their scoring average drops to 0.9 goals per game, though their defence remains relatively solid, conceding the same number. However, their recent away form has been a concern, with two draws and a loss in their last three away fixtures, managing only one goal in that period. Their last outing resulted in a 1-1 draw, a familiar outcome for Cercle recently, but it also signals a struggle to convert draws into victories.
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Lineups
KVC Westerlo
(4-2-3-1)
Cercle Brugge
(4-1-3-2)