Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Westerlo

W W D W L

9th place in League

0-2

17/01/2026 13:15

Cercle Brugge

L W D L L

14th place in League

Belgian Pro League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge preview before placing your bet.

Westerlo will face Cercle Brugge in Belgian Pro League on January 17, 2026 at 13:15.
Westerlo are currently 9th with 39 points after 30 matches.
Cercle Brugge sit 14th with 31 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.01.

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

13:15

2026-01-17

Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge - Prediction & Odds

Westerlo

Cercle Brugge

2026-01-17 13:15

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

17/08/2025 13:15

Cercle Brugge

4 - 1

Westerlo

BEL D1

16/02/2025 14:15

Cercle Brugge

1 - 1

Westerlo

BEL D1

28/07/2024 13:15

Westerlo

3 - 0

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

30/01/2024 15:30

Westerlo

4 - 2

Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

02/09/2023 10:00

Cercle Brugge

2 - 1

Westerlo

BEL D1

03/06/2023 14:30

Cercle Brugge

2 - 0

Westerlo

BEL D1

Cercle Brugge

83%

Draw

17%

Westerlo

Westerlo Last 6 matches

09/01/2026 10:30

Kasimpasa 2 - 0 Westerlo

INT CF

09/01/2026 05:00

Istanbul Basaksehir 1 - 1 Westerlo

INT CF

27/12/2025 15:45

KAA Gent 2 - 0 Westerlo

BEL D1

20/12/2025 13:15

Westerlo 2 - 1 LaLouviere

BEL D1

14/12/2025 14:15

Racing Genk 1 - 1 Westerlo

BEL D1

07/12/2025 11:00

Westerlo 4 - 0 Anderlecht

BEL D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cercle Brugge

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

29/11/2025 13:15

Zulte-Waregem 1 - 1 Cercle Brugge

BEL D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Belgian Pro League

Played games

Westerlo

Cercle Brugge

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.43

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

26 (65%)14 (35%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

29 (81%)7 (19%)

Westerlo

Recent matches

Cercle Brugge

Under /Over

(78%)31 9(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)32 4(11%)

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)17 19(53%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

/Yes

(40%)16 24(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)24 12(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Westerlo

Cercle Brugge

Shots

Westerlo

Total shots

14.49 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.49

Cercle Brugge

Total shots

14.50 avg / game

Blocked

117 total

Avg. 3.77

Westerlo Pass Cercle Brugge

Total passes

15444

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

13197

Avg. 367 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Westerlo

Played games

Cercle Brugge

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.22

4.95

198

Corners

183

5.08

20.18

807

Throw-ins

801

22.25

1.00

Offsides

103

2.86

2.75

110

GK saves

122

3.39

Westerlo

DISCIPLINARY

Cercle Brugge

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

1.86

0.10

0.11

10.93

437

Fouls

384

10.67

10.63

425

Tackles

465

12.92

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How We Build the Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge on 17 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.

Westerlo vs Cercle Brugge Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Westerlo'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 Westerlo and Cercle Brugge sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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