Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Cercle Brugge

L W D L L

14th place in League

0-4

31/01/2026 11:00

Royal Antwerp

L L W D D

10th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp preview before placing your bet.

Cercle Brugge are currently 14th with 31 points after 30 matches.
Royal Antwerp sit 10th with 35 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cercle Brugge to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Royal Antwerp, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Cercle Brugge have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-01-31

Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp - Prediction & Odds

Cercle Brugge

Royal Antwerp

2026-01-31 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	66	30	19	9	2	50	17	33
02 Club Brugge	63	30	20	3	7	59	36	23
03 Sint-Truidense	57	30	18	3	9	47	35	12
04 KAA Gent	45	30	13	6	11	49	43	6
05 Mechelen	45	30	12	9	9	39	37	2
06 Anderlecht	44	30	12	8	10	43	39	4
07 Racing Genk	42	30	11	9	10	46	47	-1
08 Standard Liege	40	30	11	7	12	27	35	-8
09 Westerlo	39	30	10	9	11	36	40	-4
10 Royal Antwerp	35	30	9	8	13	31	32	-1
11 Charleroi	34	30	9	7	14	38	42	-4
12 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	34	30	9	7	14	32	43	-11
13 Zulte-Waregem	32	30	8	8	14	38	47	-9
14 Cercle Brugge	31	30	7	10	13	39	47	-8
15 LaLouviere	31	30	6	13	11	30	37	-7
16 FCV Dender EH	19	30	3	10	17	24	51	-27

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Club Brugge	57	10	8	1	1	32	9	23
02 Saint Gilloise	53	10	6	2	2	16	10	6
03 Sint-Truidense	43	10	4	2	4	14	11	3
04 Anderlecht	33	10	3	2	5	16	23	-7
05 Mechelen	29	10	1	3	6	9	24	-15
06 KAA Gent	29	10	0	6	4	4	14	-10

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Racing Genk	38	10	4	5	1	11	6	5
02 Standard Liege	37	10	5	2	3	17	11	6
03 Charleroi	34	10	5	2	3	12	8	4
04 Westerlo	33	10	4	1	5	14	17	-3
05 Royal Antwerp	31	10	4	1	5	12	16	-4
06 Oud-Heverlee Leuven	23	10	1	3	6	9	17	-8

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zulte-Waregem	48	6	5	1	0	15	6	9
02 Cercle Brugge	41	6	3	1	2	14	11	3
03 LaLouviere	34	6	1	0	5	5	13	-8
04 FCV Dender EH	25	6	2	0	4	7	11	-4

Head To Head

04/10/2025 14:45

Royal Antwerp

1 - 1

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

01/03/2025 11:00

Cercle Brugge

0 - 0

Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

06/10/2024 10:00

Royal Antwerp

3 - 0

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

12/05/2024 12:30

Royal Antwerp

1 - 2

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

21/04/2024 07:30

Cercle Brugge

0 - 1

Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

09/12/2023 11:00

Cercle Brugge

1 - 3

Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

Cercle Brugge

17%

Draw

33%

Royal Antwerp

50%

Cercle Brugge Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 13:15

Westerlo 0 - 2 Cercle Brugge BEL D1

26/12/2025 11:00

Cercle Brugge 1 - 1 Saint Gilloise BEL D1

21/12/2025 14:15

Oud-Heverlee Leuven 0 - 2 Cercle Brugge BEL D1

13/12/2025 11:00

Cercle Brugge 2 - 3 Mechelen BEL D1

06/12/2025 11:00

Cercle Brugge 1 - 2 Standard Liege BEL D1

03/12/2025 15:30

Cercle Brugge 1 - 3 KAA Gent BEL Cup

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Royal Antwerp

18/01/2026 11:00

FCV Dender EH 1 - 0 Royal Antwerp BEL D1

13/01/2026 15:30

Royal Antwerp 1 - 1 LaLouviere BEL Cup

27/12/2025 08:30

Royal Antwerp 2 - 1 Zulte-Waregem BEL D1

21/12/2025 13:30

Royal Antwerp 2 - 2 Anderlecht BEL D1

14/12/2025 08:30

KAA Gent 0 - 2 Royal Antwerp BEL D1

07/12/2025 13:30

Royal Antwerp 3 - 0 Racing Genk BEL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Played games

Goals

Scored

393

Avg. per game

1.42

Conceded

394

Avg. per game

1.43

Scored

450

Avg. per game

1.50

Conceded

362

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 276 matches

YesNo

207 (75%)69 (25%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

225 (75%)75 (25%)

Cercle Brugge

Recent matches

Royal Antwerp

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cercle Brugge

Royal Antwerp

Shots

Cercle Brugge

Total shots

13.33 avg / game

Blocked

691 total

Avg. 3.56

Royal Antwerp

Total shots

11.98 avg / game

Blocked

666 total

Avg. 3.03

Cercle Brugge Pass Royal Antwerp

Total passes

75116

Avg. 345 / game

Accurate

66%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

110483

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cercle Brugge

276

Played games

Royal Antwerp

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.33

4.73

1306

Corners

1423

4.74

19.47

5373

Throw-ins

4510

15.03

1.73

478

Offsides

539

1.80

2.54

700

GK saves

835

2.78

Cercle Brugge

DISCIPLINARY

Royal Antwerp

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.79

493

566

1.89

0.13

0.11

10.42

2877

Fouls

2925

9.75

14.66

4046

Tackles

4069

13.56

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How We Build the Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Belgian Pro League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cercle Brugge vs Royal Antwerp Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cercle Brugge's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Royal Antwerp's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Belgian Pro League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Belgian Pro League standings and the Belgian Pro League form table to understand exactly where Cercle Brugge and Royal Antwerp sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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