Union Saint-Gilloise surrendered the Jupiler Pro League top spot with a 1-0 defeat against Genk last time out. They now face an uphill battle for the title as they prepare to take on Cercle Brugge.
We’ve previewed the upcoming tie, picking out some potential winners based on the latest Pro League odds.
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Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge Preview
It was the worst-case scenario for Union who kicked off the playoffs with a 1-0 defeat against Genk. They are now trailing league leaders Anderlecht on goal difference after leading for the majority of the campaign.
Saint-Gilloise are experiencing a dip in form at the worst possible time. They have now won just once in their last five matches in all competitions, a run which has seen them exit the Europa Conference League and lose their lead in the domestic title race.
Cercle Brugge probably had low expectations after sneaking into the Championship Playoff Group. However, they kicked off their playoff campaign with a 1-1 draw against their city rivals in a game which they led for over an hour.
They have now lost just once in their last eight games as they look to push on a secure a spot in next season’s European competition.
Latest Jupiler Pro League Betting Odds
Unsurprisingly, Union are favourites at home at 1.72, although there is still value in that price. Cercle Brugge are 4.40 underdogs with the draw priced at 3.80.
Both teams to score has been heavily backed at 1.74, while either side to keep a clean sheet is at 2.09. The goal line is set at 2.5, with the over at 1.77 and the under at 2.05.
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge Head-to-Head
Union have typically dominated this fixture, winning eight of their previous 10 meetings with Cercle Brugge:
USG 2-1 CER
CER 0-2 USG
CER 1-1 USG
USG 2-1 CER
USG 4-1 CER
USG 3-2 CER
CER 0-3 USG
CER 2-3 USG
USG 3-1 CER
USG 1-1 CER
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Cercle Brugge Betting Tips
Union Saint-Gilloise to win and both teams to score – 3.39
Union have won eight of the last 10 meetings between these sides but have only kept two clean sheets.
Bet Builder: Both teams to score, over 2.5 goals, Ahoueke Denkey to score anytime – 3.60
Both teams to score has landed in eight of 10, while over 2.5 goals has won in seven. The most likely to find the net is Denkey, who has scored 24 league goals this season, including finding the net in the Bruges derby last weekend.
*Odds subject to change.
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