Our Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: 1-1
Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Anderlecht's Last Match – KV Mechelen vs Anderlecht
Anderlecht will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Belgium First Division A defeat at the hands of KV Mechelen on March 15. In that match, Anderlecht controlled 60% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KV Mechelen | 40% | 11 (4) | 1.12 | 44 |
 Anderlecht | 60% | 8 (4) | 1.42 | 60 |
Cercle Brugge's Last Match – Cercle Brugge vs RAAL La Louviere
Cercle Brugge must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Belgium First Division A defeat against RAAL La Louviere on March 15 and regain momentum. In that match, Cercle Brugge saw 63% of the ball and created 16 goal attempts, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cercle Brugge | 63% | 16 (10) | 1.89 | 72 |
RAAL La Louviere | 37% | 10 (4) | 1.9 | 35 |
Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge Stats
Key Stats
| Anderlecht | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.39 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Anderlecht are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cercle Brugge average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Anderlecht 15-11
Cercle Brugge 12-16
What are the odds for this match?
Anderlecht to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.5
Cercle Brugge to win: @3.8
Lineups
Anderlecht (4-2-3-1) : Colin Coosemans, Killian Sardella, Mihajlo Ilic, Moussa Diarra, Ludwig Augustinsson, Anas Tajaouart, Mario Stroeykens, Tristan Degreef, Nathan De Cat, Mihajlo Cvetkovic, Thorgan Hazard
Cercle Brugge (4-4-2) : Warleson, Gary Magnee, Emmanuel Kakou, Geoffrey Kondo, Flavio Nazinho, Valy Konate, Pieter Gerkens, Hannes Van Der Bruggen, Edan Diop, Dante Vanzeir, Oumar Diakite