Our Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: 1-1
Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge in the Belgium First Division A is scheduled for an 17:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Westerlo's Last Match – Gent vs Westerlo
Westerlo must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Belgium First Division A defeat against Gent on December 27. In that match, Westerlo had 57% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gent | 43% | 11 (5) | 1.91 | 28 |
 Westerlo | 57% | 14 (5) | 0.81 | 82 |
Cercle Brugge's Last Match – Cercle Brugge vs Union Saint Gilloise
Cercle Brugge will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Belgium First Division A draw against Union Saint Gilloise on December 26. In that match, Cercle Brugge recorded 36% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cercle Brugge | 36% | 9 (5) | 1.52 | 36 |
 Union Saint Gilloise | 64% | 16 (8) | 2.26 | 53 |
Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge Stats
Key Stats
| Westerlo | Cercle Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Westerlo are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cercle Brugge average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Westerlo 12-13
Cercle Brugge 11-16
What are the odds for this match?
Westerlo to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.5
Cercle Brugge to win: @3.2
Lineups
Westerlo (4-2-3-1) : Andreas Jungdal, Bryan Reynolds, Emin Bayram, Amando Lapage, Lucas Mbamba, Dogucan Haspolat, Arthur Piedfort, Allahyar Sayyad, Isa Sakamoto, Josimar Alcocer, Nacho Ferri
Cercle Brugge (4-1-3-2) : Warleson, Gary Magnee, Christiaan Ravych, Edgaras Utkus, Flavio Nazinho, Hannes Van Der Bruggen, Lawrence Agyekum, Pieter Gerkens, Edan Diop, Oluwaseun Adewumi, Steve Ngoura
Union Saint Gilloise 
Club Brugge 
Sint-Truidense 
Anderlecht 
KV Mechelen 
Gent 
Standard Liege 
Genk 
Westerlo 
Antwerp 
Charleroi 
Zulte-Waregem 
OH Leuven 
Cercle Brugge 
FCV Dender EH