Cercle Brugge vs Anderlecht Prediction

Cercle Brugge host Anderlecht on 10 October 2026 at 17:00 in round 8 of the Jupiler Pro League. The hosts remain winless after seven matches and have shipped 2.20 goals per game across their last 10 outings. Cercle conceded 3.33 goals on average in home fixtures during that stretch. Erick Nunes limped off in their latest league outing, with Viggo Martens stepping up as replacement. Anderlecht arrive in sharp form, winning 60% of their last 10 matches and keeping seven clean sheets in that period. The visitors have conceded just 0.60 goals per game overall. Mihajlo Cvetkovic is unlikely to start after international duty with Serbia, though Marten Winlker scored a brace in Anderlecht's convincing 3-0 victory over Waregem before the break.

Form and H2H

Cercle Brugge have won zero of their last 10 matches, drawing four and losing six, averaging 1.20 goals for and 2.20 against. Anderlecht have won six of their last 10, drawn one, and lost three, averaging 1.50 goals for and 0.60 against. The head-to-head record heavily favours the visitors. In their last six meetings since 2011, Anderlecht have won four, Cercle one, and they have drawn once. Anderlecht's victories include a 4-0 win in March 2012, a 3-0 win in August 2012, and a 4-0 win in August 2013. Cercle's sole win came in November 2011 by 1-0.

Best Bet

Anderlecht's superior form, defensive solidity, and dominant head-to-head record make an away win the primary selection. The visitors have won 60% of their last 10 matches while conceding just 0.60 goals per game. Cercle remain winless at home and have conceded 2.20 goals per game in their last 10 outings. Anderlecht have won four of their last six direct meetings with Cercle.

Odds to Watch

Anderlecht to win offers the clearest path. The visitors have kept seven clean sheets in their last 10 matches and face a Cercle side that has failed to win any of their opening seven league games. Under 2.5 goals is also worth monitoring given Anderlecht's defensive record and Cercle's struggles in attack, averaging just 1.20 goals per game across their last 10 matches.