Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge Prediction and Betting Tips | 23rd November 2024
Standard Liege will play host to Cercle Brugge at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in the Jupiler Pro League on Saturday. Both sides are looking to get back to winning ways as we enter the second half of the campaign.
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Standard Liege are reeling from a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Gent on the previous matchday. It was their biggest defeat so far this season. The hosts need a quick reaction before they embark on their next assignments, which happen to be two consecutive away fixtures. Home advantage could play in their favor in this game.
Les Rouches have won their last three matches at home in all competitions but their last two defeats against Cercle Brugge have also occurred at home. This is a crucial game for Standard Liege, who could be outstripped by five other teams in the event of a fiasco on Saturday. The hosts could also leap to the sixth position if they win.
Cercle Brugge suffered a similar fate in the previous league match, but they were crushed at home 5-0 by Anderlecht. It was also their worst setback in this campaign. They sit five places (14th) behind Standard Liege (9th) on 15 points. They are pushing to leap out of the red zone as soon as possible.
Groen en Zwart were impressive last season, finishing fourth to participate in the Europe play-offs, which eventually earned them qualification for the UEFA Europa League second round. They are enduring a slow start to the new season, with just four wins recorded out of 14 matches played. Their last clash with Standard Liege ended in a 1-1 draw.
Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Standard Liege have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Cercle Brugge.
- Standard Liege have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five home matches against Cercle Brugge.
- Standard Liege have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Cercle Brugge have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Standard Liege have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while Cercle Brugge have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. Form Guide: Standard Liege – L-W-W-L-W, Cercle Brugge – L-D-W-W-W.
Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge Prediction
Standard Liege have much at stake and will likely pull out all the stops to claim a win to avoid a further drop that could badly affect their campaign.
Cercle Brugge are seriously struggling for form. Their bright spot has been Kévin Denkey, who boasts seven goals. His services are highly needed.
Standard Liege are the favorites based on home advantage.
Prediction: Standard Liege 3-1 Cercle Brugge
Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Standard Liege to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Standard Liege to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Cercle Brugge to score - Yes
