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The latest instalment of this historic fixture is a huge one as both Brugge clubs go in search of Champions League football for next season.

We’ve previewed the upcoming Bruges derby, picking out some potential winners based on the latest Pro League odds.

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Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge Preview

There has rarely been a Bruges derby with bigger consequences in recent seasons!

While the Jupiler Pro League title is likely out of reach, a spot in Europe’s elite competition is still up for grabs.

Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge are six and eight points adrift of Champions League football respectively, with both in touch distance of Europa League football that comes with a third-place finish.

Cercle Brugge head into the derby having lost just once in their last seven outings, with four victories and two draws.

Club Brugge have won just twice in their last five Jupiler Pro League matches, beating Leuven and Genk but losing against Anderlecht and St. Truiden.

The last Bruges derby was just over a month ago on 18th February. It was a 1-1 draw that day with Alan Minda’s 59th-minute goal cancelled out by Club Brugge’s Ferran Jutgla with 10 minutes to play.

Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head Record

While historically Club Brugge have dominated this fixture, it has become an increasingly even contest in recent years. The two Bruges derbies this year have both ended in draws. Here are the last 10 results:

CER 1-1 CLU

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

Latest Bruges Derby Betting Odds

Club Brugge are currently favourites to claim all three points at 1.97, with Cercle Brugge 3.41 underdogs and a draw priced at 3.50.

Both teams to score has been heavily backed at 1.63, with either side to keep a clean sheet at 2.18. A 2-1 Club Brugge win is the most popular scoreline bet at 7.90, while a repeat of the previous 1-1 is priced at 6.60.

Cercle Brugge vs Club Brugge Betting Tips

Cercle Brugge draw no bet – 2.52

Cercle Brugge are arguably in better form heading into this fixture and have proven their worth in recent Bruges derbies. They have been beaten just once by Club Brugge in the last five meetings.

Ahoueke Denky to score anytime – 2.88

The league’s top scorer 23 goals to his name in 28 league games, including seven in his last six appearances. He is the most likely player to get on the scoresheet for Cercle Brugge.

*Odds subject to change.

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