Club Brugge – Cercle

Club Brugge hosts Cercle Brugge in the derby of the city of Brugge. Fourth round of the Belgian Pro League.

Club Brugge has a really good team for the Belgian level and after losing on the title last year they will try to go all the way this year. They can do it but must not lose points in matches like this. So far Club Brugge has 7 points in 3 rounds and only draw was last round away at a strong Zulte Waregem team. Club Brugge also played in Europa League qualifiers where they destroyed Brondby 5-0 aggregate. Brugge is playing very good football and has a great defense … allowed just 1 goal in 5 games.

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Cercle Brugge seems like a definite relegation candidate with the football they are playing … they have 2 points in 3 rounds and this bad run is extended since last season … overall Cercle Brugge has not won in 12 games in Pro League and lost 10 of them! The visitors are in deep crisis and a visit at rivals Club Brugge comes in the worst moment for them. Last round Cercle Brugge was totally dominated at home by Oostende and ended up losing 1-0 in a very poor display. Just like last year Cercle is struggling to score … last year they scored less than 1 goal per game and almost had the poorest offense in the league.

Derby games can be more tight sometimes, but I can not see Club Brugge dropping points in this one and I think they will get the 4th win by handicap in 6 games this season. They are in excellent form, playing great football and Cercle Brugge is in the worst possible spot. Still I think that the better bet is Club Brugge to win to nil – much better odds at Ladbrokes than what we can get for a 1 goal handicap. Club Brugge has defended top class so far with 1 goal allowed in 5 games, while the visitors scored just 1 goal in 3 matches this season and are renowned for their inability to score. Cercle will come to defend in numbers, hosts will keep possession, keep their goal safe and eventually get the winning goals. Club Brugge won 2-0 against their rivals at home last season and probably a similar score will happen today. My tips will be Club Brugge to win to nil. Correct score prediction: Club Brugge – Cercle Brugge 2-0.

Pick: Club Brugge to win to nil
Odds: 2.25 @ Ladbrokes
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 10
Event date: 15 August