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CERCLE BRUGGE VS ANTWERP - BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A MATCH PREVIEW
BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A MATCH DETAILS: CERCLE BRUGGE VS ANTWERP
As Cercle Brugge prepare to host Antwerp on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Bourdeaudhui, this BELGIUM: First Division A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CERCLE BRUGGE PREVIEW IN BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A
Cercle Brugge, currently 14th in the standings with 27 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 7 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
ANTWERP PREVIEW IN BELGIUM: FIRST DIVISION A
Antwerp, sitting 11th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CERCLE BRUGGE VS ANTWERP
Recent meetings between Cercle Brugge and Antwerp have favored Antwerp, with Antwerp claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Gent, Cercle Brugge recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Antwerp's last outing came against Westerlo, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nozawa, Verstraeten, Tsunashima, Van Den Bosch, Praet, Foulon, Dierckx, Kerk, Somers, Vandeplas, Janssen. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Cercle Brugge are expected to maintain their 4-2-2-2 structure, while Antwerp are likely to counter with a 3-4-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Gent, Cercle Brugge recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Antwerp's last outing came against Westerlo, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nozawa, Verstraeten, Tsunashima, Van Den Bosch, Praet, Foulon, Dierckx, Kerk, Somers, Vandeplas, Janssen. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Cercle Brugge are expected to maintain their 4-2-2-2 structure, while Antwerp are likely to counter with a 3-4-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR CERCLE BRUGGE VS ANTWERP
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Cercle Brugge's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Antwerp's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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