Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royal Antwerp FC, Jupiler League 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Jupiler Pro League · 2026
Cercle Brugge KSV
0 – 1
Full Time
Royal Antwerp FC
Sun 21 Apr 2024 · 11:30 UTC Jan Breydel Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Francis Abu 76' Y
Hannes Van der Bruggen 78' Y
Kevin Denkey 82' Y
Jesper Daland 87' Y
Y 87' Michel-Ange Balikwisha

Overview

Match Preview

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royal Antwerp FC — Jupiler League at Jan Breydel Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Nathan Verboomen

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Club Brugge KV 2 6
2 Royal Antwerp FC 2 6
3 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2 4
4 SV Zulte-Waregem 2 4
5 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 1 3
6 KAA Gent 1 3
7 RSC Anderlecht 1 3
8 KRC Genk 2 3
9 Cercle Brugge KSV 2 2
10 K. Sint-Truidense VV 2 2
11 Royal Standard de Liège 1 1
12 Lommel SK 1 1
13 SK Beveren 1 0
14 UR La Louvière Centre 1 0
15 KV Mechelen 1 0
16 KVC Westerlo 2 0
17 Oud-Heverlee Leuven 2 0
18 KV Kortrijk 2 0

Head-to-Head

2
3
13
Cercle Brugge KSV 18 games · Avg 2.3 goals Royal Antwerp FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-21 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC 2023-12-09 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–3 Royal Antwerp FC 2023-07-30 Royal Antwerp FC 1–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2023-04-09 Royal Antwerp FC 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV 2022-09-11 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–2 Royal Antwerp FC

Recent Form

Cercle Brugge KSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Royal Antwerp FC H 0–1 L
13 Apr KRC Genk A 1–1 D
07 Apr Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 3–2 W
01 Apr Club Brugge KV H 1–1 D
17 Mar RWDM Molenbeek FC H 4–0 W
09 Mar Sporting du Pays de Charleroi A 0–0 D
Royal Antwerp FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Cercle Brugge KSV A 1–0 W
14 Apr Club Brugge KV A 0–3 L
06 Apr KRC Genk H 0–1 L
30 Mar RSC Anderlecht A 0–1 L
17 Mar Royale Union Saint-Gilloise H 1–1 D
09 Mar KV Kortrijk A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Cercle Brugge KSV Royal Antwerp FC
#9 Position #2
2 Points 6
2 Played 2
0 / 2 / 0 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
5 Scored 5
5 Conceded 1
+0 GD +4
1.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
50% Clean Sheets
Royal Antwerp FC this season

Cercle Brugge KSV are 9th (2 pts). Royal Antwerp FC are 2nd (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Royal Antwerp FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Jan Breydel Stadion as Cercle Brugge KSV face off against Royal Antwerp FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cercle Brugge KSV and Royal Antwerp FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 12' Francis Abu gets the nod from Cercle Brugge KSV. He replaces Edgaras Utkus and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Cercle Brugge KSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' Royal Antwerp FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 27' Royal Antwerp FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 32' The 22-year-old Felipe Augusto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 42' It looks surprising Cercle Brugge KSV does not make any changes. Leonardo Lopes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 47' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Royal Antwerp FC that had 303 games and scored 434 goals.
  • 60' Another change for Royal Antwerp FC made on 60 minute. Jacob Ondrejka leaves to be changed by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
  • 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Cercle Brugge KSV in their trying to find a way past Royal Antwerp FC's compact .
  • 66' A stunning finish from Chidera Ejuke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 71' Cercle Brugge KSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Felix Lemarechal is hanging Felipe Augusto on the field on 71 minute.
  • 76' Cercle Brugge KSV player sees a card in front of him.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hannes Van der Bruggen on 78.
  • 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kevin Denkey on 82 minutes.
  • 83' Royal Antwerp FC make a change. Eliot Matazo trudges off to be replaced by Alhassan Yusuf on 83 minutes.
  • 84' Hannes Van der Bruggen makes way for Nils De Wilde at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cercle Brugge KSV.
  • 87' Jesper Daland catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 87.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Royal Antwerp FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Royal Antwerp FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lior Refaelov 3
Didier Lamkel Ze 3
Kevin Denkey 3
Toby Alderweireld 2
Dino Hotic 2
Guy Mbenza 2
Chidera Ejuke 2
Michael Frey 2

Head to Head

2024-04-21 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC 2023-12-09 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–3 Royal Antwerp FC 2023-07-30 Royal Antwerp FC 1–0 Cercle Brugge KSV 2023-04-09 Royal Antwerp FC 2–1 Cercle Brugge KSV 2022-09-11 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–2 Royal Antwerp FC

Cercle Brugge KSV Form

2024-04-21 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC L 2024-04-13 KRC Genk 1–1 Cercle Brugge KSV D 2024-04-07 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2–3 Cercle Brugge KSV W 2024-04-01 Cercle Brugge KSV 1–1 Club Brugge KV D 2024-03-17 Cercle Brugge KSV 4–0 RWDM Molenbeek FC W 2024-03-09 Sporting du Pays de Charleroi 0–0 Cercle Brugge KSV D

Royal Antwerp FC Form

2024-04-21 Cercle Brugge KSV 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC W 2024-04-14 Club Brugge KV 3–0 Royal Antwerp FC L 2024-04-06 Royal Antwerp FC 0–1 KRC Genk L 2024-03-30 RSC Anderlecht 1–0 Royal Antwerp FC L 2024-03-17 Royal Antwerp FC 1–1 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise D 2024-03-09 KV Kortrijk 0–1 Royal Antwerp FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.89 Cercle Brugge KSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.35 Royal Antwerp FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Royal Antwerp FC to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cercle Brugge KSV18% Draw22% Royal Antwerp FC60%
Actual: Royal Antwerp FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Cercle Brugge KSV or Draw
40%
Draw or Royal Antwerp FC
82%
Cercle Brugge KSV or Royal Antwerp FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cercle Brugge KSV12% Draw39% Royal Antwerp FC49%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.8%
1 – 2
9.3%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 4
4.8%
1 – 4
4.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Cercle Brugge KSV

Handicap Cercle Brugge KSV covers Push Royal Antwerp FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 32% — 68%
+1 32% 22% 46%
+1.5 54% — 46%
+2 54% 20% 26%
+2.5 74% — 26%

Clean Sheet

Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
Royal Antwerp FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.