KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
KAA Gent vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at Ghelamco Arena.
- KAA Gent 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 2 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 3–4 | L |
| 18 Sep | KRC Genk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Sep | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Sep | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | RSC Anderlecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | KAA Gent | A | 4–3 | W |
| 17 Sep | KV Oostende | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Sep | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Club Brugge KV | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Aug | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | KRC Genk | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| KAA Gent | Cercle Brugge KSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 2 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 0 | Conceded | 5 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
KAA Gent this season
KAA Gent this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
KAA Gent are 6th (3 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 9th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
KAA Gent
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Ghelamco Arena. Ninety minutes of football awaits between KAA Gent and Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 5' Cercle Brugge KSV have won 324 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' The 25-year-old Heitor Rodrigues da Fonseca has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bruno Godeau on 15 minutes.
- 20' Cercle Brugge KSV started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 24' What a strike from Kevin Denkey! The score is 0-1.
- 26' A moment of madness from Jesper Daland on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cercle Brugge KSV will be frustrated.
- 31' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 33' The referee has no hesitation. Charles Vanhoutte is booked for Cercle Brugge KSV — Yellow card on 33.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Cercle Brugge KSV ring the changes. Charles Vanhoutte has done his job and it is now time for Hannes Van der Bruggen to step up.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Hugo Cuypers makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 49.
- 50' Hugo Cuypers puts KAA Gent on the lead.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' What a strike from Dino Hotic! The score is 2-2.
- 64' Fresh legs for Cercle Brugge KSV! Heitor Rodrigues da Fonseca comes on to replace Thibo Somers.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matisse Samoise.
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Cercle Brugge KSV. Hannes Van der Bruggen will be fuming at that decision.
- 68' GOAL! Hugo Cuypers fires home to make it 3-2!
- 72' Ayase Ueda is replacing Louis Torres for the Cercle Brugge KSV side.
- 73' Matisse Samoise makes way for Andrew Hjulsager at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from KAA Gent.
- 76' What a moment for Dino Hotic! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dino Hotic on 76.
- 77' A goal from the Belgium international Laurent Depoitre! He fires home on 77 to make it 4-3!
- 79' It is a substitution in KAA Gent team. Bruno Godeau is replaced by Andreas Hanche-Olsen on 79 minute.
- 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hein Vanhaezebrouck might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 88' GOAL! Dino Hotic scores on 88.
- 90' Michael Ngadeu was booked on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Cercle Brugge KSV. Jesper Daland is replaced by Christiaan Ravych.
- Another three points for Cercle Brugge KSV.
Lineups
KAA Gent Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 31
- 33
-
24
Sven Kums ↓ Malick Fofana 90'
- 8
- 5
- 14
- 18
- 2
- 11
-
7
Hyun-Seok Hong ↓ Elisha Owusu 90'
Bench
-
6
Elisha Owusu ↑ 90'
-
17
Andrew Hjulsager ↑ 73'
- 1
- 22
- 10
-
21
Andreas Hanche-Olsen ↑ 79'
-
19
Malick Fofana ↑ 90'
Coach
Hein Vanhaezebrouck
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 14
- 23
- 10
- 1
- 9
- 34
- 5
- 4
- 22
-
29
Louis Torres ↓ Ayase Ueda 72'
Bench
- 11
- 89
-
28
Hannes Van der Bruggen ↑ 46'
-
36
Ayase Ueda ↑ 72'
- 17
- 2
-
66
Christiaan Ravych ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Denkey | 7 |
| Dino Hotic | 4 |
| Laurent Depoitre | 4 |
| Hugo Cuypers | 3 |
| Jonathan David | 3 |
| Thibo Somers | 2 |
| Birger Verstraete | 2 |
| Ike Ugbo | 2 |
Head to Head
KAA Gent Form
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.97
KAA Gent xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
KAA Gent or Draw
82%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
38%
KAA Gent or Cercle Brugge KSV
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
6.9%
1 – 1
6.3%
4 – 1
5.8%
4 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.6%
5 – 1
3.5%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — KAA Gent
| Handicap | KAA Gent covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 19% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
KAA Gent keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

