SV Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge KSV, 2026
Overview
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SV Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League .
- SV Zulte-Waregem 11 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 11 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee
- Referee Wim Smet
- Referee Dirk Gilon
6 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 18.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 6–2 | W |
| 20 Apr | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Royal Excel Mouscron | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | KV Kortrijk | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | Cercle Brugge KSV | A | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Mar | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 2–6 | L |
| 20 Apr | KV Kortrijk | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Apr | Royal Excel Mouscron | A | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | SV Zulte-Waregem | H | 3–3 | D |
| 30 Mar | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| SV Zulte-Waregem | Cercle Brugge KSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #16 |
| 11 | Points | 9 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 3 / 2 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 6 |
| 13 | Scored | 14 |
| 20 | Conceded | 22 |
| -7 | GD | -8 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.82 |
| 27% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
SV Zulte-Waregem this season
9%
Clean Sheets
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
Cercle Brugge KSV this season
SV Zulte-Waregem are 14th (11 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 16th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SV Zulte-Waregem
0-15
1/5
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/6
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/2
■ 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)
SV Zulte-Waregem
| Tobias Hedl | 4 G | 1 A |
| Istvan Atrok | 4 G | |
| Serxho Ujka | 1 G | |
| Marley Ake | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and SV Zulte-Waregem launch into their encounter with Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 5' It’s high time Francky Dury made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Cercle Brugge KSV are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 11' GOAL! Hamdi Harbaoui scores on 11. Assisted by Davy De Fauw
- 16' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 21' Benjamin Delacourt is having his name booked by the referee on 21.
- 22' Benjamin Delacourt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SV Zulte-Waregem and Cercle Brugge KSV are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' It looks surprising SV Zulte-Waregem does not make any changes. Davy De Fauw has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' Theo Bongonda is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 40' Hamdi Harbaoui adds to his 0 season tally! SV Zulte-Waregem lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 41' What a strike from Hamdi Harbaoui! The score is 4-0.
- 46' The travelling Cercle Brugge KSV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' Henrik Bjordal has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 52' That is a Yellow card for Cercle Brugge KSV. Serge Gakpe will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' It is a substitution in SV Zulte-Waregem team. Mathieu De Smet is replaced by Stef Peeters on 52 minute.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Serge Gakpe is booked for Cercle Brugge KSV — Yellow card on 53.
- 56' Sandy Walsh doubles the advantage! 5-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' Sandy Walsh makes no mistake. The score reads 6-0 and SV Zulte-Waregem are in front.
- 60' Hamdi Harbaoui adds to his 0 season tally! SV Zulte-Waregem lead 7-0 — and this changes everything.
- 61' Cercle Brugge KSV ring the changes. Robbe Decostere has done his job and it is now time for Guevin Tormin to step up.
- 61' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hamdi Harbaoui makes no mistake. 8-0!
- 62' Benjamin Delacourt makes way for Adama Traore at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cercle Brugge KSV.
- 64' Benjamin Lambot has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 70' The whistle greets Adrien Bongiovanni as he departs to be replaced by Dylan De Belder.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dylan De Belder on 71 minutes.
- 71' Another change for Cercle Brugge KSV made on 71 minute. Adrien Bongiovanni leaves to be changed by Dylan De Belder.
- 74' Magnificent from Gianni Bruno! That is 72 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' Sandy Walsh was booked on 74.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Guevin Tormin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' Magnificent from Theo Bongonda! That is 62 goals in 202 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' Brilliant from the ! Dylan De Belder makes it 9-2 with a superb finish on 83.
- 83' The whistle greets Mikael Soisalo as he departs to be replaced by Idrissa Sylla.
- 84' A stunning finish from Dylan De Belder — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 89' Fresh legs for SV Zulte-Waregem! Nill De Pauw comes on to replace Theo Bongonda.
- The points are shared — SV Zulte-Waregem 6-2 Cercle Brugge KSV. Honours even.
Lineups
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 20
- 2
- 14
- 9
-
10
Theo Bongonda ↓ Nill De Pauw 89'
- 23
- 44
-
17
Mikael Soisalo ↓ Idrissa Sylla 83'
- 62
-
57
Mathieu De Smet ↓ Stef Peeters 52'
Bench
-
40
Idrissa Sylla ↑ 83'
-
26
Stef Peeters ↑ 52'
- 22
- 18
- 1
- 4
-
11
Nill De Pauw ↑ 89'
Coach
Francky Dury
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 27
- 9
- 8
- 28
- 1
- 19
- 4
-
31
Robbe Decostere ↓ Guevin Tormin 61'
- 18
Bench
-
30
Adama Traore ↑ 61'
- 24
-
11
Guevin Tormin ↑ 61'
-
12
Dylan De Belder ↑ 70'
- 16
- 32
- 17
Coach
Laurent Guyot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hamdi Harbaoui | 8 |
| Gianni Bruno | 4 |
| Gianni Bruno | 4 |
| Zinho Gano | 3 |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 |
| Sandy Walsh | 2 |
| Gianni Bruno | 2 |
| Theo Bongonda | 2 |
Head to Head
SV Zulte-Waregem Form
2019-04-27
SV Zulte-Waregem
6–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2019-04-20
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
2–2
SV Zulte-Waregem
D
2019-04-13
SV Zulte-Waregem
2–2
Royal Excel Mouscron
D
2019-04-05
KV Kortrijk
4–2
SV Zulte-Waregem
L
2019-04-02
Cercle Brugge KSV
3–3
SV Zulte-Waregem
D
2019-03-30
SV Zulte-Waregem
0–0
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
D
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2019-04-27
SV Zulte-Waregem
6–2
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2019-04-20
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–2
KV Kortrijk
L
2019-04-13
Cercle Brugge KSV
3–2
KV RS Waasland-SK Beveren
W
2019-04-06
Royal Excel Mouscron
2–3
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2019-04-02
Cercle Brugge KSV
3–3
SV Zulte-Waregem
D
2019-03-30
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
3–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.7
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Zulte-Waregem win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw
76%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
44%
SV Zulte-Waregem or Cercle Brugge KSV
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SV Zulte-Waregem win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–2 not predicted6 – 2Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 1
6.2%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 0
4.3%
4 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — SV Zulte-Waregem
| Handicap | SV Zulte-Waregem covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 16% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 19% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 12% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

