Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp Prediction and Betting Tips | Belgian Pro League Gameweek 10
Belgian Pro League · Sunday 1 November 2026 · 12:30 UTC · Jan Breydelstadion, Brugge · updated 2026-10-25
Cercle Brugge welcome Antwerp to Jan Breydelstadion in Brugge in Belgian Pro League Gameweek 10 action on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 12:30 UTC.
Cercle Brugge have played 8 matches in Belgian Pro League this season, scoring 1.1 and conceding 2.0 goals a game and winning 0% of them. At home they average 1.0 goals scored and 2.3 conceded over 4 matches, with a 0% win rate. Antwerp have played 9 matches in Belgian Pro League this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 2.2 goals a game and winning 33% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded over 4 matches, with a 33% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Cercle Brugge are narrow favourites at 49%, with the draw at 23% and Antwerp at 29%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Cercle Brugge 2.02, Antwerp 1.52.
- Over 2.5 goals: 69% · both teams to score: 68%.
- Most likely score: 3–1 (6%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (8 and 9 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Cercle Brugge: form and key numbers
In style Cercle Brugge are happy without the ball, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.48 a match created, 1.54 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.9).
- Shots: 14.6 a match, 4.3 on target.
- Possession: 43.5% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 63% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.5 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.73.
Antwerp: form and key numbers
In style Antwerp play long and direct, cross a lot, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.37 a match created, 2.35 conceded (goals minus xG: +2.7).
- Shots: 14.1 a match, 5.0 on target.
- Possession: 47.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 22% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 56% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.8 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match, 2.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.79.
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: season averages side by side
| Cercle Brugge | Per match this season | Antwerp |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Matches | 9 |
| 1.1 | Goals scored | 1.7 |
| 2.0 | Goals conceded | 2.2 |
| 1.48 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.37 |
| 1.54 | xG conceded | 2.35 |
| 14.6 | Shots | 14.1 |
| 4.3 | On target | 5.0 |
| 43.5 | Possession % | 47.6 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 22% |
| 63% | Both teams scored % | 56% |
| 7.5 | Corners | 4.8 |
| 1.3 | Yellow cards | 2.0 |
| 6.73 | Average rating | 6.79 |
Players to watch
Cercle Brugge
- Steve Ngoura CF · Target man · Moneyball Score 50 · High shot volume, Gets into scoring positions (top 23% of his position)
- Valy Konaté LB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 49 · Reads the game, Crosser (top 2% of his position)
Antwerp
- Snayder Porozo CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 60 · Rarely wastes a big chance, Takes high-quality shots (top 18% of his position)
- Taishi Brandon Nozawa GK · Shot-stopper · Moneyball Score 58 · Dominant in the air, Shot-stopper (top 14% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Gary Magnée
Gary Magnée, 27 · Cercle Brugge · RWB · Attacking wing-back · Moneyball Score 64
Gary Magnée, 27, plays as a wing-back for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. Strongest for his role in accurate crosses and key passes. Weakest in dribbled past. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average wing-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- RWB · Wing-back Natural, 64
- RB · Full-back Natural, 63
- LM · Wide midfielder Natural, 63
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate crosses | 3.63 / 90 | 99% |
| Key passes | 3.37 / 90 | 96% |
| Interceptions | 2.33 / 90 | 96% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.30 / 90 | 77% |
| Expected goals | 0.09 / 90 | 51% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Attacking full-back Full-back
- ★★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Attacking wing-back Wing-back
Scout's notes: Crosser, Chance creator, Reads the game.
- What Gary Magnée is worth on the market, and the most a club should pay
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Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp prediction
Antwerp should have more of the ball; Cercle Brugge work the ball wide and cross; Antwerp are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 2.02 for Cercle Brugge and 1.52 for Antwerp - with over 2.5 goals at 69% and both teams scoring at 68%. Cercle Brugge have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Cercle Brugge 3-1 Antwerp
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp betting tips
- Tip 1: Cercle Brugge win or draw (double chance) 71% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 69% by the model, 3.54 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 68% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 5.3 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 12.3 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: questions and answers
When is Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp is on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 12:30 UTC, in Belgian Pro League Gameweek 10.
Where is Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp played?
At Jan Breydelstadion, Brugge, Cercle Brugge's home ground.
Who will win Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge are the favourites: Cercle Brugge 49%, draw 23%, Antwerp 29%. Our prediction is Cercle Brugge 3-1 Antwerp.
Who is the player to watch in Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Gary Magnée of Cercle Brugge: a attacking wing-back with a Moneyball Score of 64 against every wing-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 69%.
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