Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge prediction and betting tips on December 27, 2023
In the context of the 20th round of the Belgian Championship, Anderlecht will host Cercle Brugge. The forecast for the match between these opponents has been compiled by the analysts of our resource.
Anderlecht
Adorned in purple and white, stands as the most illustrious club in Belgium. However, the team has not claimed the championship since 2017. Sustaining competition has become challenging, although it cannot be asserted that the overall level of clubs has markedly improved during Anderlecht's hiatus from the title. The current season shows relative promise as they hold the second position in the Jupiler League, albeit with a substantial deficit of 8 points behind the leader.
In the championship, Anderlecht is on an eight-game undefeated streak, securing five victories and three draws during this period. In the last fixture, they triumphed over Genk at their home ground with a scoreline of 2-1, with the decisive goal coming in injury time. Three players will be sidelined due to injuries.
Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge currently occupies the sixth position in the championship, trailing the top three by 4 points. In the last round, they convincingly defeated one of the underdogs, Kortrijk, with a score of 3-0, marking their second consecutive victory in the league. Cercle Brugge can be aptly described as the most uncompromising team in the championship, having registered only one draw in 19 games. The club faces two personnel losses ahead of this encounter.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of their encounters
- Anderlecht has remained unbeaten at home throughout the current championship, boasting 7 victories and two draws.
- In the last four head-to-head meetings, the bet "both teams to score – no" has been successful.
Prediction
Both teams exhibit commendable form; however, Anderlecht rightfully stands as the favorite, particularly within the confines of their home ground. Cercle Brugge will arrive in pursuit of points, aiming to pose maximum challenges to their adversary. Anticipating a challenging battle, we are inclined to place our bet on the clean victory of the home team.
