Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot
As the Belgian Pro League moves into the 2025–26 season, Cercle Brugge enters sitting atop the table, showcasing a strong early campaign. In contrast, Westerlo are finding their rhythm under new head coach Issame Charaï, aiming to climb the rankings from 6th place.
Home & Away Form
Cercle Brugge – Last Five Home Matches
Their most recent home fixtures reveal a string of early-season tests:
Hosted Anderlecht on 3 August, followed by a match against Club Brugge on 9 August, and now welcome Westerlo on 18 August.
Though specific outcomes aren’t listed, the sequence underscores a challenging set of fixtures, suggesting Cercle are testing themselves against top-tier opponents and adapting well to home pressure.
Westerlo – Last Five Away Matches
Westerlo hit the road frequently early in the season:
Faced Anderlecht (27 July), then Zulte-Waregem (2 August), followed by KV Mechelen (10 August), and then make the trip to Cercle Brugge on 18 August.
This itinerary reflects a tough away schedule, indicating Westerlo are battling for consistency across varied venues.
Head-to-Head Record
Last Five Meetings (Overall)
In their most recent five encounters, Cercle have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Westerlo secured 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in these fixtures.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Dating back to 2003:
Total Matches: 47
Cercle Brugge Wins: 19
Westerlo Wins: 17
Draws: 11
Goals: Cercle 67, Westerlo
Last Five Meetings – Venue Breakdown
Exact home/away splits for just the last five meetings aren’t provided by current data, but overall venue breakdowns indicate:
At Jan Breydel (Cercle home): Cercle lead with 13 wins, Westerlo 6, and 7 draws.
At Het Kuipje (Westerlo home): Westerlo edge with 11 wins, Cercle 6, and 4 draws.
Combined with recent trends, this suggests:
When hosting, Cercle generally perform strongly.
On the road, Westerlo pose a significant threat.
Team News
Cercle Brugge
Managerial context: Still under the stewardship of Ferdinand Feldhofer, who steadied the ship in December 2024 after a tricky spell.
Key departure: Star striker Kévin Denkey was sold mid-season to MLS side FC Cincinnati for a club-record transfer—his departure may still shape Cercle’s attacking output.
Westerlo
Head coach change: Issame Charaï was appointed on 17 June 2025, signaling a fresh tactical direction.
Squad additions: The club reinforced heavily, bringing in several new players including goalkeepers Andreas Jungdal, Oskar Annell, and Nacho Ferri, alongside midfielders and defenders like Amando Lapage, Lucas Mbamba, and Isa Sakamoto.
Current Form
Cercle Brugge vs Westerlo Prediction: Standing
