Cercle Brugge vs Union Saint Gilloise Prediction

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Cercle Brugge vs Union Saint Gilloise Prediction: Sportpesa Mega Jackpot Predictions

BELGIUM: JUPILER PRO LEAGUE – ROUND 8

Date: 24 September 2023, Sunday

Kick-off at 17:00 EAT

Venue: Jan Breydel Stadion (Brugge)

Cercle Brugge currently holds the fourth position in the league with 12 points, trailing the league leaders, Gent, by two points after playing seven matches. In their recent First Division A match, Cercle Brugge suffered a 2-1 defeat at Edmond Machtensstadion against RWDM, ending their three-match winning streak.

Meanwhile, Union Saint-Gilloise faced a setback in their previous First Division A match, losing 2-0 to Genk at Stade Joseph Mariën. This result extended their winless run to three matches, comprising one draw and two losses, and placed them in ninth position with 10 points.

In their last encounter in the First Division A during the 2022/2023 season at Jan Breydelstadion, the teams played to a 1-1 draw. Thibo Somers scored Cercle Brugge’s lone goal in the 68th minute, while Gustaf Nilsson scored for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 82nd minute.

R. Union SG has had the upper hand in recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in their last six First Division A matches against Cercle Brugge, with five wins and one draw. Cercle Brugge is seeking their first league victory against Union Saint-Gilloise since February 2018. During their unbeaten streak, Union Saint-Gilloise has outscored Cercle Brugge 15-7.

Kévin Denkey has been a standout performer for Cercle Brugge this season, leading the club with five goals, which is currently tied for the most in the league. Two of these goals have been crucial opening goals in matches. Dennis Eckert Ayensa has been the top scorer for R. Union SG, also finding the net five times, including three match-opening goals. He is currently tied as the league’s top scorer in the 2023/2024 season.

Cercle Brugge has recorded two wins and one loss in three First Division A contests at Jan Breydelstadion this season. Meanwhile, R. Union SG has secured one win and suffered one loss in their two away league matches this season.

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