Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 October

Mechelen

D W W W W

8th place in League

0-2

28/10/2023 10:00

Cercle Brugge

W D W L D

5th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge on 28 October 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge preview before placing your bet.

Mechelen will face Cercle Brugge in Belgian Pro League on October 28, 2023 at 10:00.
Mechelen are currently 8th with 45 points after 30 matches.
Cercle Brugge sit 5th with 47 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.05.

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

10:00

2023-10-28

Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge - Prediction & Odds

Mechelen

Cercle Brugge

2023-10-28 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/10/2023

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Saint Gilloise	70	30	21	7	2	63	31	32
02 Anderlecht	63	30	18	9	3	58	30	28
03 Royal Antwerp	52	30	14	10	6	55	27	28
04 Club Brugge	51	30	14	9	7	62	29	33
05 Cercle Brugge	47	30	14	5	11	44	34	10
06 Racing Genk	47	30	12	11	7	51	31	20
07 KAA Gent	47	30	12	11	7	53	38	15
08 Mechelen	45	30	13	6	11	39	34	5
09 Sint-Truidense	40	30	10	10	10	35	46	-11
10 Standard Liege	34	30	8	10	12	33	41	-8
11 Westerlo	30	30	7	9	14	42	54	-12
12 Oud Heverlee	29	30	7	8	15	34	47	-13
13 Charleroi	29	30	7	8	15	26	48	-22
14 KAS Eupen	24	30	7	3	20	24	58	-34
15 Kortrijk	24	30	6	6	18	22	57	-35
16 Jeunesse Molenbeek	23	30	5	8	17	31	67	-36

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Club Brugge	50	10	7	3	0	21	6	15
02 Saint Gilloise	49	10	4	2	4	17	12	5
03 Anderlecht	46	10	4	2	4	12	12	0
04 Racing Genk	37	10	4	1	5	8	17	-9
05 Cercle Brugge	37	10	3	4	3	13	13	0
06 Royal Antwerp	32	10	2	0	8	7	18	-11

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 KAA Gent	48	10	8	0	2	27	10	17
02 Mechelen	39	10	5	1	4	20	18	2
03 Sint-Truidense	33	10	3	4	3	14	15	-1
04 Oud Heverlee	30	10	4	3	3	12	12	0
05 Standard Liege	22	9	0	5	4	12	22	-10
06 Westerlo	21	9	1	3	5	12	20	-8

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Charleroi	45	6	5	1	0	11	4	7
02 Kortrijk	31	6	2	1	3	7	10	-3
03 Jeunesse Molenbeek	30	6	2	1	3	8	9	-1
04 KAS Eupen	28	6	1	1	4	5	8	-3

Head To Head

23/12/2022 15:30

Mechelen

1 - 1

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

13/08/2022 12:15

Cercle Brugge

0 - 0

Mechelen

BEL D1

26/02/2022 13:30

Mechelen

2 - 2

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

01/12/2021 15:30

Mechelen

1 - 1

Cercle Brugge

BEL Cup

27/11/2021 13:30

Cercle Brugge

3 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

06/02/2021 13:30

Cercle Brugge

0 - 1

Mechelen

BEL D1

Mechelen

17%

Draw

67%

Cercle Brugge

17%

Mechelen Last 6 matches

07/10/2023 14:45

Anderlecht 3 - 1 Mechelen

BEL D1

30/09/2023 14:45

Mechelen 0 - 0 Royal Antwerp

BEL D1

23/09/2023 12:15

Mechelen 1 - 2 Oud Heverlee

BEL D1

17/09/2023 13:15

Sint-Truidense 2 - 0 Mechelen

BEL D1

02/09/2023 12:15

Mechelen 1 - 0 KAS Eupen

BEL D1

26/08/2023 10:00

Westerlo 2 - 3 Mechelen

BEL D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Cercle Brugge

07/10/2023 10:00

Cercle Brugge 3 - 2 Oud Heverlee

BEL D1

29/09/2023 14:45

Kortrijk 2 - 1 Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

24/09/2023 10:00

Cercle Brugge 0 - 2 Saint Gilloise

BEL D1

16/09/2023 10:00

Jeunesse Molenbeek 2 - 1 Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

02/09/2023 10:00

Cercle Brugge 2 - 1 Westerlo

BEL D1

27/08/2023 10:00

Sint-Truidense 0 - 2 Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Played games

Mechelen

Cercle Brugge

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.48

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

Avg. per game

1.43

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

29 (73%)11 (28%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

30 (75%)10 (25%)

Mechelen

Recent matches

Cercle Brugge

Under /Over

(73%)29 11(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)33 7(17%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

Under /Over

(45%)18 22(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)16 24(60%)

/Yes

(48%)19 21(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)21 19(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Mechelen

Cercle Brugge

Shots

Mechelen

Total shots

12.88 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 2.73

Cercle Brugge

Total shots

15.03 avg / game

Blocked

175 total

Avg. 4.61

Mechelen Pass Cercle Brugge

Total passes

19250

Avg. 481 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

13243

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

62%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Mechelen

Played games

Cercle Brugge

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.30

5.03

201

Corners

208

5.20

17.43

697

Throw-ins

970

24.25

2.25

Offsides

2.25

3.18

127

GK saves

134

3.35

Mechelen

DISCIPLINARY

Cercle Brugge

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.60

2.25

0.03

0.10

10.03

401

Fouls

527

13.18

16.55

662

Tackles

813

20.33

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How We Build the Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge on 28 October 2023 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.

Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Mechelen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cercle Brugge'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 Mechelen and Cercle Brugge sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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