Cercle Brugge 2-0 Beerschot VA – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Cercle Brugge at 54% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA encounter.
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Analysis
Beerschot VA make the trip to Jan Breydelstadion to face Cercle Brugge in Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 28. The match kicks off on Saturday 19 February 2022 at 15:15 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Cercle Brugge have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this season: 6W 1D 3L. Last five: W W L D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.00 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Cercle Brugge, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Cercle Brugge have posted 4W 1D 5L at Jan Breydelstadion — 1.30 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.30 lags behind their overall 1.90 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Jan Breydelstadion this season.
Beerschot VA (all games): 2W 1D 7L across 10 Jupiler Pro League outings this term — 0.70 points per game. Last five: W L D L W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 2.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.50 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Beerschot VA, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Beerschot VA's away record: 0W 2D 8L from 10 road trips in Jupiler Pro League this season (0.20 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form ledger tips toward Cercle Brugge. A 1.20 PPG lead over Beerschot VA (1.90 vs 0.70) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Cercle Brugge lead 1W to 0W over the last 1 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.0 per game from 1 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 27 Jul 2021, ended 1–0 with Cercle Brugge winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading & In-Play
Cercle Brugge — key trading statistics (26 games, 12 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 75% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Beerschot VA — key trading statistics (26 games, 12 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%; they fail to score in 46% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cercle Brugge 65% versus Beerschot VA 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cercle Brugge 50% | Beerschot VA 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cercle Brugge 1.77 xG and Beerschot VA 1.06 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cercle Brugge attack 0.929 / defence 1.018 | Beerschot VA attack 0.734 / defence 1.702. League average goals — home 1.121 / away 1.421. Beerschot VA bring a strong defensive rating of 1.702 — this is suppressing Cercle Brugge's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 27 Cercle Brugge games / 26 Beerschot VA games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cercle Brugge 54% | Draw 23% | Beerschot VA 23%. Fair-value odds: Cercle Brugge 1.85 | Draw 4.35 | Beerschot VA 4.35. Cercle Brugge hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.83. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.83 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Cercle Brugge as the most likely outcome at 54% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Cercle Brugge if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.83 combined xG gives a 54% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Cercle Brugge 50% | Beerschot VA 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA | Competition: Jupiler Pro League, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Jan Breydelstadion • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Feb 2022, 15:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cercle Brugge 54% | Draw 23% | Beerschot VA 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 54% | xG Cercle Brugge 1.77 / Beerschot VA 1.06 • Poisson strength factors: Cercle Brugge attack 0.929 / def 1.018 | Beerschot VA attack 0.734 / def 1.702 | league avg home 1.121 / away 1.421 • Poisson stance: Cercle Brugge (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.77
Cercle Brugge xG
Expected Goals
1.06
Beerschot VA xG
54%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
54%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA kick off?
Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA kicked off at 15:15 on Saturday 19 February 2022 at Jan Breydelstadion.
What was the final score in Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA?
Cercle Brugge 2 - 0 Beerschot VA.
Where is Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA being played?
The match is being played at Jan Breydelstadion.
What competition is Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA part of?
Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Jupiler Pro League (Belgium).
Who is favourite to win Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA?
Our statistical model gives Cercle Brugge a 54% chance of winning, Beerschot VA a 23% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Cercle Brugge the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA will score (BTTS).
Will Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA?
Record (1 meetings): Cercle Brugge 1W | Draws 0 | Beerschot VA 0W.
What form are Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA in?
Cercle Brugge (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-L-D-L. Beerschot VA (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.50 | L5 W-L-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Cercle Brugge's attack at 0.93x the league average against Beerschot VA's defence at 1.70x — combine the two and it projects 1.77 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Beerschot VA's attack (0.73x) against Cercle Brugge's defence (1.02x) — and the away total comes out at 1.06.
These ratings are built from 27/26 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (9.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Cercle Brugge Win
54%
1.85
23%
4.28
23%
4.42
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.4%
Home win
2 – 1
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.77
Cercle Brugge xG
Total xG
2.83
1.06
Beerschot VA xG
1.85
54%
Home win
4.28
23%
Draw
4.42
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
54%
Over 2.5
1.85
46%
Under 2.5
2.17
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.84
46%
BTTS No
2.19
Clean Sheet
35%
2.89
17%
5.88
Win to Nil
19%
5.35
4%
26.02
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.4 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA expected to score?
The model projects 1.77 expected goals for Cercle Brugge and 1.06 for Beerschot VA, a combined total of 2.83.
How confident is the prediction model for Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Cercle Brugge come into this having played 26 games, going 9W 5D 12L for 1.23 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-D-L. The sample for Cercle Brugge is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Beerschot VA sit at 0.62 PPG from 26 outings (4W 4D 18L), a run that reads W-L-D-L-W across their last five. The sample for Beerschot VA is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Cercle Brugge carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.61 PPG clear of Beerschot VA — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Cercle Brugge's home form reads 4W 1D 7L across 12 games on their own ground, a 1.08 PPG return.
Away from home, Beerschot VA have taken 0.25 points per game from 12 outings (0W 3D 9L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Cercle Brugge come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Cercle Brugge are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Beerschot VA are on 1.04 scored and 2.12 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Cercle Brugge have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games.
Last 26 Results — Jupiler Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cercle Brugge
Blended
Beerschot VA
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA in coming into this match?
Cercle Brugge have gone 9W 5D 12L in their last 26 games (1.23 PPG), while Beerschot VA have gone 4W 4D 18L in their last 26 (0.62 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cercle Brugge at home or Beerschot VA away?
Cercle Brugge's home record (1.08 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cercle Brugge at home: 1.08 PPG; Beerschot VA away: 0.25 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to July 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Jupiler Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 10 May 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Cercle Brugge won 4-1 on 11 Aug 2024, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cercle Brugge have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Beerschot VA — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
4
Cercle Brugge
0
Draws
2
Beerschot VA
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA?
From 6 meetings on record, Cercle Brugge have won 4, Beerschot VA have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA last play each other?
They last met on 10 May 2025, when Beerschot VA 4-2 Cercle Brugge.
Who has won more matches between Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA?
Cercle Brugge have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Cercle Brugge are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
Beerschot VA are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cercle Brugge 50%, Beerschot VA 75% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Cercle Brugge) and 67% (Beerschot VA). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 17% and 58% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Cercle Brugge have failed to score in 33% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cercle Brugge home games / Beerschot VA away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cercle Brugge play Beerschot VA?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Cercle Brugge's games and 75% of Beerschot VA's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cercle Brugge vs Beerschot VA usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Cercle Brugge's matches and 67% of Beerschot VA's.
Do Cercle Brugge and Beerschot VA tend to score early?
Cercle Brugge have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Beerschot VA in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cercle Brugge cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Beerschot VA.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cercle Brugge beat Beerschot VA 2-0 at Jan Breydelstadion, Regular Season - 28, in the Jupiler Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cercle Brugge 1.77 xG and Beerschot VA 1.06 xG, a combined 2.83. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Beerschot VA landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cercle Brugge attack 0.93 / defence 1.02 against Beerschot VA attack 0.73 / defence 1.70, drawn from 27/26 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cercle Brugge 54% | Draw 23% | Beerschot VA 23%, with Cercle Brugge to win its most likely call at 54%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cercle Brugge 50%, Beerschot VA 58%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cercle Brugge's trading profile (26 games, 12 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not.
Beerschot VA's trading profile (26 games, 12 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 46% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Cercle Brugge arrived the stronger side — 1.23 PPG against 0.62. That form edge translated into the three points. Cercle Brugge (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.17 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.25 average — tighter than their form line. Beerschot VA (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.17 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.