KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: prediction and stats
Jupiler Pro LeagueRegular Season - 26Kick-off on March 20, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Het Kuipje, Westerlo
The Footlab model makes Cercle Brugge the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for KVC Westerlo. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge?
A very open match: only 45 Elo points separate KVC Westerlo (1,849) and Cercle Brugge (1,893).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, KVC Westerlo have 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 defeats; Cercle Brugge have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Lommel United(away) | 0-4 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Genk(away) | 2-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Union St. Gilloise(home) | 1-5 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Samsunspor(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Kifisia(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Club Brugge KV(away) | 0-1 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 14, 2026 | St. Truiden(home) | 3-3 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Standard Liege(away) | 2-2 | Jupiler Pro League |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Monaco(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Reims(away) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 KVC Westerlo win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Cercle Brugge win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | KVC Westerlo 0-2 Cercle Brugge | Jupiler Pro League |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Cercle Brugge 4-1 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Cercle Brugge 1-1 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
| Jul 28, 2024 | KVC Westerlo 3-0 Cercle Brugge | Jupiler Pro League |
| Jan 30, 2024 | KVC Westerlo 4-2 Cercle Brugge | Jupiler Pro League |
| Sep 2, 2023 | Cercle Brugge 2-1 KVC Westerlo | Jupiler Pro League |
Last archived meeting: KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge on Jan 17, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
KVC Westerlo score 1.0 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cercle Brugge score 1.9 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVC Westerlo | 1.0 | 2.3 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Cercle Brugge | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1 | 12/15 | 14/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
KVC Westerlo sit 18th in Jupiler Pro League (0 points from 3 matches) and Cercle Brugge sit 13th (2 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cercle Brugge | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 18 | KVC Westerlo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge?
- The Footlab model makes Cercle Brugge the favourite at 43%, against 24% for a draw and 33% for KVC Westerlo.
- Where and when is KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge played?
- KVC Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge is played on March 20, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Het Kuipje, in the Jupiler Pro League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.