Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Belgian Pro League
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THE FACTS
When is Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht on and what time does it start? Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht will take place on Sunday 5th November, 2023 – 12:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
Where can I watch Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht in the UK? Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht will not be televised live and cannot be streamed in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
CERCLE BRUGGE
Last season, Cercle Brugge managed to achieve a top eight finish and, as a result, get themselves into the end of season UEFA Europa Conference League playoff places. Now, still under the management of Miron Muslic, they are expected to maintain a strong performance level to finish in the top six this season.
ANDERLECHT
Mid-way through last year, Anderlecht appointed former Brentford assistant coach, Brian Riemer, to try and install a clearer identity after a fair few seasons of significant underperformance. The Brussels club ended up finishing in the bottom-half of the table, though, but a much-improved start to the season has followed.
THE TEAM NEWS
CERCLE BRUGGE
Cercle Brugge are without a few key players for this weekend with Hannes Van der Bruggen now suspended, joining a list of other players on the sidelines.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Warleson; Siquet, Popovic, Daland, Utkus; Lopes, De Wilde; Olaigbe, Lemarechal, Gboho; Denkey
UNAVAILABLE: Van der Bruggen (Suspended), Somers (Injured), Ravych (Injured), Francis (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
ANDERLECHT
Yari Verschaeren will remain unavailable for this weekend’s trip to the Janbreydelstadion with the likes of both Benito Raman and Majeed Ashimeru also doubts.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Sardella, Debast, Vertonghen, Augustinusson; Stroeykens, Rits, Leoni; Dreyer, Dolberg, Hazard
UNAVAILABLE: Verschaeren (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Raman (Injured), Ashimeru (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
It has been a topsy-turvy start to the season for Cercle Brugge with the home team having managed seven victories with five defeats in their opening 12 matches of the season. The hosts’ 2-0 defeat of Mechelen last weekend means that they are now on a current three-match winning streak in the Jupiler Pro League. Anderlecht begin the weekend sitting second in the table with just two victories in their opening 12 matches. Cercle’s strong defensive record will likely make this quite a tense match with few chances so a low-scoring encounter that features under 3.5 or under 2.5 goals looks a good bet.
BETTING TIP: UNDER 3.5 GOALS
