KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Predictions, Tips & Predictions

KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge
Belgium – First Division A
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2024
Starts at 17pm UK / 30pm CET
Location: AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne (Mechelen).

KV Mechelen's unbeaten record in the campaign is something Wouter Vrancken must take into account before their next match. They were close to the top five of the table when they finished sixth last season.

The previous confrontation was on the road and defeated Mouscron with a score of 0-1. The first game was a 2-2 home draw with Anderlecht.

Cercle Brugge made a mistake in the first game that cost three points. The 2-1 home win over Antwerp could be seen as a turning point in the league, but last season's 14th-placed team will need more than that to defeat the sixth team in that season's table.

With their bad form as a visitor, the visitor scored the goal to zero in the initial defeat as a visitor. So expect Cercle players to struggle in Mechelen with this form.

KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge head to head (h2h)

• The host has recorded four of the last five overall wins.
• The previous encounter yielded a 3-2 home win for Cercle.
• Both teams have scored in the last four games.
• The host is undefeated at home in the last three meetings.

KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge Prediction

Goals are never lacking when these two meet. And with their last four h2h encounters averaging 4,0 goals with both teams on the scoresheet each, expect a high-scoring affair with a BTTS as a likely tip for bettors.

KV Mechelen has the advantage of playing at home and, in addition, the visitor has had problems away from home. Winning at home full time will likely be a suitable bet for punters to get decent returns from the game.

Betting tips for KV Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge

• Both teams score @ 1,57 (4/7).

• Over 2,5 goals at 1,60 (3/5).

• End result: KV Mechelen @ 1,75 (3/4).