Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Prediction 27.12.2023
Anderlecht
2 : 0
Cercle Brugge
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- Competition: Belgium &— Jupiler Pro League
- Date: Wednesday, 27th, December 2023
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CET
- Venue: Lotto Park (Anderlecht)
Anderlecht is preparing to host Circle Brugge at Lotto Park for the 20th week of the Jupiler Pro League on Wednesday. They are doing this to prevent the league leaders, Royale Union SG, from increasing the gap between them.
Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Betting Tips: Anderlecht to Win
In a thrilling match filled with drama &— including a missed penalty, VAR situations, and two red cards &— Anderlecht made a remarkable comeback against Genk. Leoni emerged as the hero of the match, scoring the equalizer in the 74th minute and assisting teammate Dreyer to secure a crucial 2-1 win in the first minute of extra time.
The men in purple and white ended their consecutive draws against St. Liege (2-2) and Royal Antwerp (1-1) with a come-from-behind victory on Saturday. This victory not only extends their undefeated streak across all competitions to 10 matches, but also gives them a desperate desire to conclude the first half of the league season triumphantly.
Woter Vandenhaute’s team is currently eight points behind the table leaders, Royale Union SG. They hope to close this gap in the final week of 2023 by leveraging their strong record at Lotto Park. So far, they’ve remained undefeated in the first 10 competitive matches held there, and have even managed to secure victory in eight of these games.
Despite a rough start to December with consecutive losses to JPL giants Union SG and Royal Antwerp, Cercle Brugge managed to recover with 2-1 victories over Leuven and a 3-0 win against Kortrijk. This success has made them only the third club to achieve double-digit wins in the domestic campaign. The team is set to visit the capital of Belgium, midweek.
Miron Muslic’s team’s latest success has led them to secure the lofty sixth position, level on points with the seventh-placed Genk, both with 31 points. However, their lacklustre performances in recent away games do not ensure a sustained stay in the Championship spot, as they have managed only one win in their last four away games.
Witnessing the men in green and black causing trouble for the title hopeful is truly a tough sight, especially when factoring in their unfortunate history at Lotto Park, suffering defeat at the hands of Anderlecht an incredible 12 times in 13 away visits. Based on all the factors presented, we believe that in-form R.S.C.A. come away with a narrow victory in front of their home fans.
Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Head to Head (H2H) stats
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05 nov 23
Cercle Brugge
0 : 3
Anderlecht
Pro League
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12 mar 23
Anderlecht
2 : 0
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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30 jul 22
Cercle Brugge
1 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
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26 jan 22
Anderlecht
0 : 2
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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15 aug 21
Cercle Brugge
1 : 2
Anderlecht
Pro League
Anderlecht team news
The defensive pillar and captain Jan Vertonghen remains a question mark for Wednesday’s contest after sitting out the 2-1 victory against Genk last timeout due to ankle issues.
The good news for the capital club is the return of Zeno Debast, who has shaken off his suspension due to accumulated yellow cards, and he is set to start at the back alongside Theo Leoni, the author of the last league victory.
Last matches of Anderlecht
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23 dec 23
Anderlecht
2 : 1
Genk
Pro League
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17 dec 23
Antwerp
1 : 1
Anderlecht
Pro League
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10 dec 23
Anderlecht
2 : 2
Standard Liege
Pro League
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07 dec 23
Anderlecht
2 : 0
Standard Liege
Belgian Cup
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01 dec 23
Westerlo
1 : 3
Anderlecht
Pro League
Anderlecht lineup
Goalkeeper
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33
Kasper Schmeichel
Defenders
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15
Ludwig Augustinsson
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22
Louis Patris
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17
Theo Leoni
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54
Killian Sardella
Midfielders
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23
Mats Rits
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10
Yari Verschaeren
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29
Mario Stroeykens
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36
Anders Dreyer
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25
Thomas Delaney
Forwards
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12
Kasper Dolberg
Cercle Brugge team news
Concerning Cercle Brugge, they will take the field without the long-absent midfield duo of Leonardo Da Silva Lopes and Abu Francis due to injuries, while Christiaan Ravych is marked as doubtful after missing the last two consecutive league matches.
Having served a one-match ban for yellow cards, Lithuanian midfielder Edgaras Utkus returns to the back line.
Last matches of Cercle Brugge
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20 dec 23
Cercle Brugge
3 : 0
Kortrijk
Pro League
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16 dec 23
OH Leuven
1 : 2
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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09 dec 23
Cercle Brugge
1 : 3
Antwerp
Pro League
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03 dec 23
Union Saint-Gilloise
2 : 1
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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25 nov 23
Cercle Brugge
2 : 0
Eupen
Pro League
Cercle Brugge lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Warleson
Defenders
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77
Jordan Semedo
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5
Boris Popovic
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4
Jesper Daland
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41
Hugo Siquet
Midfielders
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28
Hannes Van Der Bruggen
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6
Felix Lemarechal
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11
Alan Minda
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10
Yann Gboho
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34
Thibo Somers
Forwards
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9
Kevin Denkey
4 Reasons why we expect Anderlecht to Win
- Anderlecht has amassed a run of 10 games across all competitions, with 7 wins and 3 draws.
- Anderlecht has won eight of their first 10 home matches.
- Half of the last six away matches have been lost by Cercle Brugge.
- Anderlecht has won 12 of the last 13 head-to-head matches against Cercle Brugge.
Main prediction Anderlecht &— Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht to win
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