Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Oud-Heverlee Leuven vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at King Power at Den Dreef.
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven 11 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 11 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | KAA Gent | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 11 | 27 |
| 5 | RSC Anderlecht | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Lommel SK | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 11 | 15 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liège | 11 | 15 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | KV Mechelen | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 11 | 11 |
| 13 | Royal Antwerp FC | 11 | 11 |
| 14 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | SK Beveren | 11 | 10 |
| 16 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 11 | 9 |
| 17 | UR La Louvière Centre | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | KV Kortrijk | 11 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Feb | KRC Genk | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | KV Oostende | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Nov | FC Seraing | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | KV Oostende | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Feb | Royal Standard de Liège | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | KV Oostende | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | KV Mechelen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Nov | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | KRC Genk | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Oud-Heverlee Leuven | Cercle Brugge KSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #16 |
| 12 | Points | 9 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 3 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 6 |
| 12 | Scored | 14 |
| 17 | Conceded | 22 |
| -5 | GD | -8 |
| 1.09 | PPG | 0.82 |
| 27% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Oud-Heverlee Leuven this season
Oud-Heverlee Leuven this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
Oud-Heverlee Leuven are 10th (12 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 16th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/2
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cercle Brugge KSV
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
| Davis Opoku | 3 G | 2 A |
| Wouter George | 2 G | 3 A |
| Oscar Gil Regano | 1 G |
Cercle Brugge KSV
| Steve Ngoura | 4 G | 2 A |
| Krys-Anthony Kouassi | 2 G | |
| Erick | 1 G | 1 A |
| Christiaan Ravych | 1 G | |
| Lukas Mondele | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Cercle Brugge KSV get this one started.
- 5' Oud-Heverlee Leuven are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cercle Brugge KSV backline.
- 7' The referee calls foul for Franck Kanoute. He receives a Yellow card.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 22' The travelling Cercle Brugge KSV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' Oud-Heverlee Leuven are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' Against the run of play, Rabbi Matondo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Rabbi Matondo gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Magnificent from Mathieu Maertens! That is 20 goals in 195 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 43' Kevin Denkey makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Cercle Brugge KSV are in front.
- 46' Cercle Brugge KSV ring the changes. Dimitar Velkovski has done his job and it is now time for David Sousa to step up.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Cercle Brugge KSV are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hannes Van der Bruggen.
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' Sory Kaba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
- 68' It is a substitution in Cercle Brugge KSV team. Kevin Denkey is replaced by Silvere Ganvoula on 68 minute.
- 68' Mousa Ta'mari does the damage! The net is bulging and Oud-Heverlee Leuven surge ahead!
- 73' Cercle Brugge KSV seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 78' Poor challenge from Olivier Deman. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' A moment of madness from Sebastien Dewaest on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oud-Heverlee Leuven will be frustrated.
- 87' The Cercle Brugge KSV manager makes a substitution. Hannes Van der Bruggen departs to be replaced by Aske Sampers.
- 88' A tactical swap from Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Pierre-Yves Ngawa on, Louis Patris off on 88 minutes.
- 90' It is a substitution in Oud-Heverlee Leuven team. Xavier Mercier is replaced by Mandela Keita on 90 minute.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Mathieu Maertens will be fuming at that decision.
- 3-2 the final result. Cercle Brugge KSV will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 13
- 9
- 6
-
10
Xavier Mercier ↓ Mandela Keita 90'
- 24
- 11
- 4
- 33
- 25
- 35
Bench
-
5
Pierre-Yves Ngawa ↑ 88'
- 14
- 21
- 15
- 90
- 19
- 38
- 39
-
27
Mandela Keita ↑ 90'
Coach
Marc Brys
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
- 2
- 23
- 1
- 18
- 28
-
19
Dimitar Velkovski ↓ David Sousa 46'
-
9
Kevin Denkey ↓ Silvere Ganvoula 68'
- 11
- 5
- 4
Bench
-
35
Silvere Ganvoula ↑ 68'
- 89
- 25
-
3
David Sousa ↑ 46'
-
22
Leonardo Da Silva Lopes ↑ 46'
-
42
Aske Sampers ↑ 87'
Coach
Dominik Thalhammer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin Denkey | 6 |
| Ike Ugbo | 3 |
| Thomas Henry | 3 |
| Rabbi Matondo | 2 |
| Mario Gonzalez | 2 |
| Thibo Somers | 1 |
| Jon Dagur THorsteinsson | 1 |
| Youssef Maziz | 1 |
Head to Head
Oud-Heverlee Leuven Form
2022-02-12
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
3–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2022-02-09
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
2–1
KRC Genk
W
2022-02-05
KV Oostende
1–3
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
W
2021-11-26
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
1–3
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
W
2021-11-20
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–3
FC Seraing
L
2021-11-05
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
1–0
KV Oostende
W
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2022-02-12
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
3–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2022-02-05
Royal Standard de Liège
1–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
D
2022-01-29
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–1
KV Oostende
L
2021-11-27
Cercle Brugge KSV
3–1
KV Mechelen
W
2021-11-20
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–2
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
L
2021-11-07
KRC Genk
1–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7
Oud-Heverlee Leuven xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Oud-Heverlee Leuven win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Oud-Heverlee Leuven or Draw
73%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
51%
Oud-Heverlee Leuven or Cercle Brugge KSV
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Oud-Heverlee Leuven
| Handicap | Oud-Heverlee Leuven covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Oud-Heverlee Leuven keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

