Matchday 3 of the new Jupiler Pro League season will be highlighted by a fierce local derby.
Club Brugge hosts Cercle Brugge this Saturday afternoon at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
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Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge: What to Expect
Club Brugge logically comes in as the favourite, despite a mixed start to the season, which includes one win and one draw in the league.
That said, Vormer and co. enter this derby full of confidence, following a 0-1 away win against Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round. Although the performance wasn’t flawless and lacked sharpness at times, it was a solid step toward qualification.
Despite the departures of Jashari, Talbi, De Cuyper, and possibly Ordonez, Club Brugge still boasts one of the strongest squads in the Jupiler Pro League.
Cercle Brugge, on the other hand, is coming off a 2-0 home defeat to Anderlecht, and started the season with a dull 0-0 draw against Dender.
So far, Onur Cinel’s side has struggled both offensively and defensively, lacking clinical finishing up front and consistency at the back. They’ll need to react quickly to avoid falling too far behind – and getting stuck in the bottom half of the table!
Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge: Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Club Brugge, the clear favourite in this match, is listed at 1.48 to win, while Cercle Brugge is at 6.50. A draw is at 4.75.
Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge: Our Predictions
Club Brugge to beat Cercle Brugge @ 1.48
Club Brugge are in great form at home and have a squad that’s clearly superior on paper. Against a local rival that’s feisty, but often vulnerable, everything points to a home win.
Both teams to score @ 1.78
Although Club Brugge are the favourites, their defence can be shaky—especially with Joël Ordonez possibly unavailable. Cercle, meanwhile, are still chasing their first goal of the season. Despite frequent shots, Minda and co. rarely hit the target. Derby matches tend to be open and hard-fought, so we could very well see both sides find the back of the net.
Half-time/Full-time: Club Brugge/Club Brugge @ 2.20
Nicky Hayen’s men have yet to score in the first half this season, but this could be the perfect opportunity to break that trend. Facing a vulnerable opponent, Club Brugge should dominate from start to finish—making it likely they’ll lead at half-time and seal the win by full-time.
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