Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Prediction 27.12.2023
Anderlecht
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, not willing to let the gap widen between them and league leaders Royale Union SG, is gearing up to host Circle Brugge at Lotto Park for the 20th gameweek of the Jupiler Pro League on Wednesday.
Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Betting Tips: Anderlecht to Win
In a tense clash with all the drama - from a missed penalty to VAR situations and two red cards - Anderlecht staged a spectacular comeback against Genk, and Leoni rightfully earned hero status by netting the equalizer in the 74th minute, then setting up teammate Dreyer for the crucial 2-1 victory in the first minute of stoppage time.
With Saturday's come-from-behind, the men in purple and white put an end to back-to-back stalemates against St. Liege (2-2) and Royal Antwerp (1-1) and they also extended a 10-match streak without defeats across all competitions, while they will be desperate to round off the first part of the league campaign in a triumphant manner.
Trailing a huge eight points behind the table-toppers Royale Union SG, Woter Vandenhaute's squad aims to narrow the gap in the final week of 2023 by relying on their dominance at Lotto Park, where they haven't tasted the bitter flavor of defeat in any of the opening 10 competitive matches, securing victory in as many as eight of them.
The capital of Belgium will be visited by Cercle Brugge midweek, a team that, despite a dreadful start to December with consecutive losses to JPL giants Union SG and Royal Antwerp, managed to shake off the setbacks with 2-1 victories over Leuven and a convincing 3-0 win against Kortrijk, becoming only the third club to reach double-digit successes in the domestic campaign.
The most recent success of Miron Muslic's squad has seen them claim the elevated sixth position tied on points with the seventh-ranked Genk (each 31 pts), but their colorless away performances of late don't guarantee them a prolonged stay in the Championship spot, as they secured just one victory in their past four travels.
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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Cercle Brugge
0 : 3
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Anderlecht
2 : 0
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Cercle Brugge
1 : 0
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Anderlecht
0 : 2
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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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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Anderlecht
2 : 1
Genk
Pro League
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Antwerp
1 : 1
Anderlecht
Pro League
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Anderlecht
2 : 2
Standard Liege
Pro League
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Anderlecht
2 : 0
Standard Liege
Belgian Cup
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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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Cercle Brugge
3 : 0
Kortrijk
Pro League
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OH Leuven
1 : 2
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Cercle Brugge
1 : 3
Antwerp
Pro League
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Union Saint-Gilloise
2 : 1
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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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 put together a streak of 10 matches in all competitions (W7, D3).
- Anderlecht has secured victory in eight out of the first 10 home matches.
- Cercle Brugge has lost half of its last six away matches.
- Anderlecht has triumphed in 12 out of the previous 13 head-to-head clashes against Cercle Brugge.
Main prediction Anderlecht - Cercle Brugge
Anderlecht to win
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