It’s time for one of the most fiercely contested battles in Belgian football: the Bruges derby. Cercle and Club Brugge will lock horns in the latest instalment of this historic fixture, with just five points separating the two sides in the division. We’ve previewed the tie, picking out some potential tips based on the latest football betting odds.
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Bruges Derby Preview
It’s been a season to forget in many respects for Club Brugge, who currently sit 15 points behind league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise. It would take a monumental collapse from the frontrunners for Brugge to stand any chance of catching them.
In contrast, currently in fifth, Cercle Brugge are on track for their highest league finish since 2008, when they finished fourth. They have been steadily progressing since their 2018 return to the top-flight, finishing 16th in 2021, 10th in 2022 and 8th in 2023. Instead of fearing relegation, they are now dreaming of European football.
In the last 10 seasons, Club Brugge have finished outside the top two just once. That was last season when they finished fourth. They are on track to miss out on Champions League football once more which would prove a devastating blow.
Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head
Club Brugge have been overwhelmingly dominant in this derby, winning 104 of the 173 meetings. Cercle Brugge have won just 32, with 37 ending in draws. However, more recent meetings have been more even. Here are the results of the last 10 Bruges derbies:
CLU 0-0 CER
CER 2-2 CLU
CLU 4-0 CER
CER 2-0 CLU
CLU 1-1 CER
CER 1-2 CLU
CLU 2-1 CER
CLU 2-1 CER
CER 0-2 CLU
CER 2-2 CLU
Latest Bruges Derby Betting Odds
Club Brugge are currently leading the odds as 2.02 favourites, while Cercle Brugge are 3.32 underdogs. The draw is priced at 3.64. Both teams to score is heavily backed at 1.66, with either side to keep a clean sheet enough to more than double your money at 2.22.
Club Brugge’s in-form forward Igor Thiago is among the favourites to break the deadlock at 5.70, while the Jupiler Pro League’s top scorer Ahoueke Denkey is at 6.00 to score first.
Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Draw and both teams to score – 4.15
The previous two meetings have ended all square. When you also factor in Club Brugge’s turbulent form this season, it could be the most even Bruges derby we have seen in a long time. What is not in question is both teams’ goalscoring prowess.
Denkey and Thiago to score at any time – 7.20
Denky has scored 20 goals in 24 league games this season, including four in his last two matches. Thiago has scored 16, including six since the turn of the year. They are the most likely to find the net for their respective teams.
*Odds subject to change.
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