Anderlecht will be playing against Cercle Brugge in a Pro League football match scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at 18:30h (UTC), in Belgium, check the Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge will occur
The game takes place in the small Lotto Park stadium, in the city of Brussels, with a capacity for 22500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge betting tip 2023/2024
The Pro League has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.06 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.83 goals per match played.
Anderlecht last match
Anderlecht comes from a defeat recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Genk, in a match valid for Pro League, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 2-1. On the field, B. Riemer’s team lined up with a 4-3-3.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 2.25, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
The defense appeared lacking in energy throughout the match. Particularly below expectations, Jan Vertonghen, who did not appear in his best form. His team’s results in the future will also depend on his performance.
Cercle Brugge last match
A defeat of the home team had odds of 3.10, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge h2h
The last time these teams faced off against each other in Pro League, Cercle Brugge was in 7th place while Anderlecht was in the 2nd place. Cercle Brugge opened with a 3-4-1-2 arrangement while Anderlecht charged with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
It was on 27-12-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 2-0 win for Anderlecht, was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Pro League.
The referee B. Van Driessche has been chosen to officiate the match while Y. De Neve and Q. Lesceux will support him from the sideline.
Anderlecht
The Anderlecht team with 63 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 18 wins, 9 draws and 3 losses.
The team, has a slight disadvantage of 7 points against Union Saint-Gilloise team who occupies position 1 in the 5th round.
Anderlecht analysis
At the end of round 4 Anderlecht has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 58 goals to its credit against 30 conceded.
The Anderlecht team comes from a defeat in the Pro League, and its coach Brian Riemer wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
Taking the fight or in this case, the game to your opponent’s prove unwise for this team, having won 7 games as the visiting team, compared to their record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws playing in their home base.
The last game saw Anderlecht goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel, who was brought on board this season, play a crucial role in the team’s triumph. He made an impressive 8 saves during the match against Genk, once again validating the team’s decision to hire him and establishing his place as a regular starter.
Best goalscorer from Anderlecht
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Anders Dreyer. Anderlecht owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 17 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data Anderlecht
The Anderlecht team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 34 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Cercle Brugge
The Cercle Brugge team with 47 points currently occupies the 7th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Play-offs, with a campaign of 14 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.
In the 5th round, the team has the same number of points when compared to Gent team who occupies position 6.
Cercle Brugge analysis
Cercle Brugge counted 44 goals scored and 34 conceded at the end of Pro League day number 4.
Best goalscorer from Cercle Brugge
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Kevin Denkey. The Attacker has scored 25 times in this competition and helped Cercle Brugge avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Anderlecht is Anders Dreyer, who has already scored 17 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Cercle Brugge is Kevin Denkey, he has scored in 25 opportunities.
Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.
The bet on under 2.5 goals can be a good alternative, since generally Cercle Brugge does not concede goals as a visitor. Cercle Brugge also averages 1.13 goals per match when playing away from home.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.02 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Anderlecht has an average of 11 yellow cards per game over the 4 rounds, while Cercle Brugge has an average of 12.8. In other words, these teams together are averaging 29.75 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Cercle Brugge side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from Anderlecht who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Anderlecht vs Cercle Brugge betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 24th, 2024, Wednesday.
The match will take place at the Lotto Park stadium in Brussels.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pro League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Anderlecht.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
