Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 2–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Cercle Brugge play Antwerp at home on 1 November 2026 · 12:30 at Jan Breydel Stadion (Brugge); the referee is Simon Bourdeaud'hui, Belgium. For us, there is no clear favourite. Our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and a match analysis are below.
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Cercle Brugge are 17th in the table, on 6 points after 10 matches (1W 3D 6L), and Antwerp are 12th, on 10 points (3W 1D 6L).
- Attack and defence. On average Cercle Brugge score 1.2 goals a match in the competition and concede 2.3; for Antwerp the figures are 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Cercle Brugge: 0W 3D 6L, goals 11–21; Antwerp: 3W 1D 5L, goals 15–20.
- Head to head. From 23 meetings: 3 wins for Cercle Brugge, 15 wins for Antwerp and 5 draws, with the goals at 14–36.
What to expect
For us, Cercle Brugge are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.6%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
What stands out is that the table favours the Antwerp, whereas the betting market leans slightly towards the home side. When the indicators disagree like this, the match is difficult to read, and a more careful bet is the sensible choice.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.47), and we rate it at 66%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 58% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 55% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 23; Cercle Brugge 3 wins, 5 draws, Antwerp 15 wins.
- An average of 2.2 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Cercle Brugge 11–21, Antwerp 15–20.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 55%.
- Out: Cercle Brugge 0, Antwerp 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 58%, best price 1.67). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Cercle Brugge: no absences. Absent for Antwerp: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.19 | 3.68 | 3.50 |
| Market average | 2.08 | 3.53 | 3.28 |
| Lowest odds | 1.95 | 3.28 | 2.96 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.25 | 1.21 | 76.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.80 | 1.73 | 54.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.18 | 2.08 | 45.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.02 | 2.77 | 33.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.67 | 1.60 | 58.2% |
| BTTS – no | 2.32 | 2.22 | 41.8% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 1/11/26, 12:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.2%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Cercle Brugge 1–1 Antwerp, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Cercle Brugge 17th (6 points), Antwerp 12th (10 points).
- Form in the competition: Cercle Brugge 0W 3D 6L (11:21), Antwerp 3W 1D 5L (15:20).
- H2H: 23 matches: Cercle Brugge 3W 5D 15L, goals 14–36.
- Absences: Cercle Brugge 0, Antwerp 0.
Who will win Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp: team news and absences
Cercle Brugge
- No reported absences
Antwerp
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Club Brugge KV | 10 | 9-0-1 | 26:8 | 27 |
| 2 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 10 | 8-2-0 | 29:7 | 26 |
| 3 |  Gent | 10 | 8-1-1 | 19:6 | 25 |
| 4 |  Charleroi | 10 | 8-0-2 | 21:12 | 24 |
| 5 |  Anderlecht | 10 | 6-1-3 | 13:11 | 19 |
| 6 |  Genk | 10 | 4-3-3 | 18:14 | 15 |
| 7 |  Lommel United | 10 | 4-3-3 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 8 |  KVC Westerlo | 10 | 4-2-4 | 25:25 | 14 |
| 9 |  Standard Liège | 10 | 3-3-4 | 15:16 | 12 |
| 10 |  KV Mechelen | 10 | 3-3-4 | 13:18 | 12 |
| 11 |  Zulte Waregem | 10 | 3-2-5 | 12:16 | 11 |
| 12 | Antwerp | 10 | 3-1-6 | 16:22 | 10 |
| 13 |  SK Beveren | 10 | 3-1-6 | 13:20 | 10 |
| 14 |  OH Leuven | 10 | 2-3-5 | 10:17 | 9 |
| 15 |  St. Truiden | 10 | 2-2-6 | 18:21 | 8 |
| 16 |  RAAL La Louvière | 10 | 2-1-7 | 13:23 | 7 |
| 17 | Cercle Brugge | 10 | 1-3-6 | 13:22 | 6 |
| 18 |  Kortrijk | 10 | 1-1-8 | 4:22 | 4 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
Cercle Brugge -0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.91); Under 3.5 goals (1.47).
Who will win Cercle Brugge vs Antwerp?
We estimate: Cercle Brugge win 45%, draw 26%, Antwerp win 29%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 1 November 2026, kick-off: 12:30, venue: Jan Breydel Stadion, Brugge. Referee: Simon Bourdeaud'hui, Belgium.
Who will be missing?
Cercle Brugge: no absences. Antwerp: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 55% (odds 1.80); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 45% (odds 2.18).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 58% (odds 1.67).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.6%), then 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (9.3%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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