SV Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge KSV, Jupiler League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SV Zulte-Waregem vs Cercle Brugge KSV — Jupiler League at Elindus Arena.
- SV Zulte-Waregem 30 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Cercle Brugge KSV 30 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 30 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | K. Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | 57 |
| 4 | KAA Gent | 30 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 45 |
| 6 | RSC Anderlecht | 30 | 44 |
| 7 | KRC Genk | 30 | 42 |
| 8 | Royal Standard de Liege | 30 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Royal Antwerp FC | 30 | 35 |
| 11 | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | 30 | 34 |
| 12 | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | 34 |
| 13 | SV Zulte-Waregem | 30 | 32 |
| 14 | UR La Louviere Centre | 30 | 31 |
| 15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | 30 | 31 |
| 16 | FC Verbroedering Dender EH | 30 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Cercle Brugge KSV | H | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Aug | KV Oostende | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Sporting du Pays de Charleroi | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | Club Brugge KV | H | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Aug | K. Sint-Truidense VV | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | SV Zulte-Waregem | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Aug | K. Sint-Truidense VV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Seraing | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | RSC Anderlecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| SV Zulte-Waregem | Cercle Brugge KSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #15 |
| 32 | Points | 31 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 8 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 7 / 10 / 13 |
| 38 | Scored | 39 |
| 47 | Conceded | 47 |
| -9 | GD | -8 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.03 |
| 27% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
SV Zulte-Waregem are 13th (32 pts). Cercle Brugge KSV are 15th (31 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Elindus Arena. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Waldo made 323 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 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.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. SV Zulte-Waregem in their trying to find a way past Cercle Brugge KSV's compact .
- 25' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kevin Denkey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SV Zulte-Waregem.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SV Zulte-Waregem needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' What a strike from Zinho Gano! The score is 1-0.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' The travelling Cercle Brugge KSV supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 49' Zinho Gano does the damage! The net is bulging and SV Zulte-Waregem surge ahead!
- 50' Goal! Zinho Gano scores his 38 goal in 316 matches.
- 54' Rabbi Matondo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thibo Somers at the 54 minute mark.
- 59' SV Zulte-Waregem have won 278 goals from 194 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' Wales international Rabbi Matondo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' GOAL! Alejandro Millan scores on 65.
- 66' It’s a booking for SV Zulte-Waregem player. Alessandro Ciranni gets a Yellow card.
- 67' A moment of madness from Alessandro Ciranni on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SV Zulte-Waregem will be frustrated.
- 72' The whistle greets Bassem Srarfi as he departs to be replaced by Dereck Kutesa.
- 72' A stunning finish from Alejandro Millan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Vitinho.
- 79' Cercle Brugge KSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kevin Denkey is hanging Alejandro Millan on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Dino Hotic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Charles Vanhoutte on 84 minute.
- 85' Waldo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Olivier Deman on 85 minute.
- 89' Vitinho doubles the advantage! 3-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' Dino Hotic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cercle Brugge KSV to claim maximum points.
Lineups
SV Zulte-Waregem Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
11
Bassem Srarfi ↓ Dereck Kutesa 72'
- 16
- 14
- 93
- 25
- 24
- 8
- 33
- 6
-
22
Bent Soermo ↓ Frank Boya 79'
Bench
-
15
Frank Boya ↑ 79'
-
17
Jean-Luc Dompe ↑ 79'
-
19
Dereck Kutesa ↑ 72'
- 80
- 54
- 56
- 23
- 51
Coach
Francky Dury
Cercle Brugge KSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
14
Charles Vanhoutte ↓ Dino Hotic 84'
-
23
Olivier Deman ↓ Waldo 85'
- 1
- 18
- 19
-
34
Thibo Somers ↓ Rabbi Matondo 54'
-
29
Alejandro Millan ↓ Kevin Denkey 79'
- 4
- 6
- 22
Bench
- 8
- 89
- 28
-
10
Dino Hotic ↑ 84'
-
9
Kevin Denkey ↑ 79'
-
11
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 54'
-
7
Waldo ↑ 85'
- 25
Coach
Yves Vanderhaeghe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hamdi Harbaoui | 8 |
| Gianni Bruno | 4 |
| Gianni Bruno | 4 |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 |
| Zinho Gano | 3 |
| Cyle Larin | 2 |
| Alejandro Millan | 2 |
| Sandy Walsh | 2 |
Head to Head
SV Zulte-Waregem Form
2021-09-11
SV Zulte-Waregem
2–4
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2021-08-29
KV Oostende
0–2
SV Zulte-Waregem
W
2021-08-22
SV Zulte-Waregem
2–2
Sporting du Pays de Charleroi
D
2021-08-15
SV Zulte-Waregem
0–4
Club Brugge KV
L
2021-08-07
K. Sint-Truidense VV
1–3
SV Zulte-Waregem
W
2021-08-01
SV Zulte-Waregem
1–2
Royal Standard de Liege
L
Cercle Brugge KSV Form
2021-09-11
SV Zulte-Waregem
2–4
Cercle Brugge KSV
W
2021-08-28
Cercle Brugge KSV
0–1
K. Sint-Truidense VV
L
2021-08-21
FC Seraing
2–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
L
2021-08-15
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–2
RSC Anderlecht
L
2021-08-06
Club Brugge KV
1–1
Cercle Brugge KSV
D
2021-07-31
Cercle Brugge KSV
1–1
Oud-Heverlee Leuven
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.86
SV Zulte-Waregem xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9
Cercle Brugge KSV xG
I would bet for:
SV Zulte-Waregem or Cercle Brugge KSV 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cercle Brugge KSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
SV Zulte-Waregem or Draw
63%
Draw or Cercle Brugge KSV
61%
SV Zulte-Waregem or Cercle Brugge KSV
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SV Zulte-Waregem win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.9%
1 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — SV Zulte-Waregem
| Handicap | SV Zulte-Waregem covers | Push | Cercle Brugge KSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
SV Zulte-Waregem keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Cercle Brugge KSV keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

