Gent and Cercle Brugge square off against each other in a lively Jupilee League game, and we predict a 2-1 win for the home side as both teams show attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities. Gent come off a solid 2-1 win and, despite injuries to Samoise and Delorge-Knieper, have been strong overall (wwdlw), scoring 1.70 goals per game while conceding 1.40. Their home form is particularly impressive (lwwl), with 3.50 average goals per match and an xG of 1.91, reflecting plenty of attacking opportunities, though clean sheets are rare.
Cercle Brugge, meanwhile, have struggled on the road (wwdw) but still manage 2.25 goals away, with key absentees Kouassi and Ouattara limiting defensive options. They conceded 1.00 goal per away match but remain dangerous on the counter. Their overall form (wdlwl) is inconsistent, yet BTTS has occurred in 50% of their away games, highlighting attacking threat.
Historically, this fixture delivers goals: 74% of H2H meetings see over 2.5 goals and 68% feature both teams scoring. Over 2.5 goals, BTTS, and Gent to win are the most appealing betting options for this Jupiler League encounter.
This Belgian Pro League match will be played on Friday 20 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Gent vs Cercle Brugge prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Gent 2 - 1 Cercle Brugge
Gent vs Cercle Brugge Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Hyun-seok Hong @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Hyun-seok Hong @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Gent 0 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Gent +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Gent to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Gent to Win/Gent to Win @ 260 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Gent - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferGent Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdlw | 1.40 |
| Home | lwwl | 1.50 |
| Away | llwdw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.50 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.75 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.91 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.71 | 1.51 | 1.84 |
Cercle Brugge Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwl | 1.10 |
| Home | lldll | 0.17 |
| Away | wwdw | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.50 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.59 | 1.17 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.77 | 1.56 | 2.09 |
Gent vs Cercle Brugge Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Gent (47%)
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