Cercle Brugge come into the latest Jupiler Pro League 2023 derby having beaten their neighbours just twice in the last decade. The two are separated by seven points ahead of matchday 26, with places in the post-season still up for grabs.
We’ve previewed the upcoming Bruges derby and put together our betting tips based on the football odds. To browse the match markets or to place a bet of your own, head to Bet777.be – the home of the ultimate Jupiler Pro League 2023 live betting experience.
Jupiler Pro League 2023: Bruges Derby Preview
Champions Club Brugge might boast an impressive record in the derby, but they are a long way from their best heading into this weekend’s fixture. They have drawn a quite incredible seven of their last nine league games, a run which has seen them fall 20 points behind leaders Genk.
In contrast, Cercle Brugge are having a promising season and currently occupy eighth place. They have lost just three of their previous 15 league games and are on a five-match unbeaten streak going into the game. They have also been accumulating draws, picking up a single point in three of their last five.
Club Brugge have largely dominated this fixture in recent times, winning 10 of the last 14 derbies. However, Cercle Brugge will fancy their chances of capitalising on their rivals’ poor form, and will be looking to close the gap on Club Brugge to four points.
Bruges Derby: Key Players
Cercle Brugge will be hoping their main man Ayase Ueda can continue his fine form this weekend. The Japanese winger has netted three in his last four and 10 in 25 league games since joining from Kashima. Club Brugge have kept just one clean sheet in their last 12 Jupiler Pro League 2023 matches and Ueda could be the player to cause the defence problems.
As is often the case when Club Brugge are struggling for victories, Hans Vanaken shoulders the responsibility. He was on hand to score the winner against Waregem a couple of weeks ago and equalised last time out in a 1-1 draw against Union Saint-Gilloise.
Jupiler Pro League 2023: Bruges Derby Betting Tips
Draw – 3.55
Many will like the look of Cercle Brugge heading into the game, but we don’t think they’ll be getting all three points against their rivals. The champions might be stuttering slightly, but they are still unbeaten in six. That being said, it’s not apparent where Club Brugge’s goals will come from, and it’s tough to see them blowing Cercle Brugge away in attack.
Ayase Ueda to score first – 7.00
Club Brugge are not the same defensive force they were last campaign. Ueda has been electric this season and could be the one to benefit from a high tempo game at the Jan Breydel Stadion.
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