Union St. Gilloise v Cercle Brugge prediction
Team pages: Union St. Gilloise · Cercle Brugge · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home win the free pick for Union St. Gilloise v Cercle Brugge, Jupiler Pro League on Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:15 GMT.
The match
Union St. Gilloise host Cercle Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday 25 October (kick-off 18:15 UK); the model’s free pick is Union St. Gilloise to win, a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Union St. Gilloise are unbeaten in their last nine matches. Union St. Gilloise have scored in eight consecutive matches. Union St. Gilloise have scored 22 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
10 of Union St. Gilloise’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of Union St. Gilloise’s last 15 results (47%). At home, Union St. Gilloise have three wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches — 1.86 points per game, scoring 2.57 and conceding 0.86. Union St. Gilloise have conceded four goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
12 of Cercle Brugge’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 11 of Cercle Brugge’s last 15 results (73%). Away from home, Cercle Brugge have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.88. Cercle Brugge have scored nine goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Cercle Brugge have conceded 16 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Union St. Gilloise (fourth) and Cercle Brugge (18th) are 17 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Union St. Gilloise the stronger side, 552 rating points above Cercle Brugge (Union St. Gilloise 1963, Cercle Brugge 1411, after at least 207 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Union St. Gilloise are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Cercle Brugge. The most recent meeting, on 26 December 2025, finished Cercle Brugge 1–1 Union St. Gilloise.
Team news
Predicted Union St. Gilloise XI (3-1-4-2): H. Koffi, M. Sylla, K. Mac Allister, O. Kričfaluši, K. Van de Perre, L. Patris, G. Carvalho, A. Zorgane, R. Schoofs, B. Zeneli, M. Biondic — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Massiré Sylla (5.4 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) and Kevin Mac Allister (5.3 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been Union St. Gilloise’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Union St. Gilloise (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Massiré Sylla averages 3.3 tackles per 90 over 929 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances. Kevin Mac Allister averages 3.8 tackles per 90 over 638 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last seven appearances.
Predicted Cercle Brugge XI (3-4-2-1): G. Coucke, G. Kondo, E. Kakou, I. Diakité, G. Magnee, L. Mondele, V. Konaté, M. Diaby, L. Amani, L. Le Roux, S. Ngoura — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (4.6 per match over four appearances) and Christiaan Ravych (4.4 per match over three appearances, one goal) have been Cercle Brugge’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cercle Brugge (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Makaya Ibrahima Diaby averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 371 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last five appearances. Christiaan Ravych averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 270 minutes.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Jupiler Pro League · Stade Joseph Mariën
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Union St. Gilloise 2 · draws 2 · Cercle Brugge 2 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Union St. Gilloise 3W 2D 0L · Cercle Brugge 1W 1D 3L
Union St. Gilloise v Cercle Brugge (Jupiler Pro League): TACTIX’s calibrated model has priced this fixture across 246 markets — the full record, losers included, is published live (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 16 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Union St. Gilloise for / against | Line | Cercle Brugge for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.63 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.75 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 18.63 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.86 for · 12.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 7.88 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.57 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.13 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.57 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.29 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
Union St. Gilloise
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Hurtevent n 4 | 17.5 | 3.9 | 0 | — |
| N. Chibani n 4 | 38 | 3 | 1.2 | — |
| R. Florucz n 8 | 28.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| N. Havenaar n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| Ilan Hurtevent n 8 | 35.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Hurtevent n 4 | 17.5 | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| R. Florucz n 8 | 28.3 | 4.4 | 2 |
| Ilan Hurtevent n 8 | 35.6 | 3.8 | 2.2 |
| K. Rodríguez n 8 | 35.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Dylan Aquino n 8 | 47.9 | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Hurtevent n 4 | 17.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Ilan Hurtevent n 8 | 35.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| R. Florucz n 8 | 28.3 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Mateo Biondic n 8 | 79.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| A. Ait El Hadj n 8 | 60.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Mac Allister n 8 | 87.8 | 4 |
| M. Sylla n 8 | 89.9 | 3.8 |
| O. Kričfaluši n 8 | 67.5 | 3.7 |
| N. Chibani n 4 | 38 | 3.6 |
| L. Patris n 8 | 82 | 3.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Koffi n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Cercle Brugge
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makaya Ibrahima Diaby n 8 | 76.4 | 2.8 | 1 | — |
| Charles Herrmann n 7 | 23.3 | 2.8 | 1.1 | — |
| L. Amani n 8 | 36.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | — |
| Krys Kouassi n 8 | 22.8 | 2 | 2.5 | — |
| Ibrahim Diakité n 8 | 71.1 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ngoura n 8 | 70.6 | 3 | 1.4 |
| A. Manneh n 8 | 67.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Dante Vanzeir n 8 | 62.3 | 2 | 0.9 |
| Erick n 8 | 24.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| L. Michal n 8 | 20.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erick n 8 | 24.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Dante Vanzeir n 8 | 62.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| A. Manneh n 8 | 67.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Charles Herrmann n 7 | 23.3 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Krys Kouassi n 8 | 22.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Agyekum n 8 | 29.4 | 7.3 |
| L. Le Roux n 8 | 56.6 | 5 |
| Hannes Van Der Bruggen n 8 | 64.3 | 3.5 |
| Makaya Ibrahima Diaby n 8 | 76.4 | 3.4 |
| Ibrahim Diakité n 8 | 71.1 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Coucke n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Union St. Gilloise v Cercle Brugge — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-26 Cercle Brugge 1–1 Union St. Gilloise
- 2025-11-22 Union St. Gilloise 2–0 Cercle Brugge
- 2024-12-08 Cercle Brugge 0–0 Union St. Gilloise
- 2024-10-27 Union St. Gilloise 1–3 Cercle Brugge
- 2024-05-19 Cercle Brugge 1–2 Union St. Gilloise
- 2024-04-07 Union St. Gilloise 2–3 Cercle Brugge
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Union St. Gilloise v Cercle Brugge?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Union St. Gilloise v Cercle Brugge is Home win.
- What is the head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and Cercle Brugge?
- In their last 6 meetings, Union St. Gilloise won 2, Cercle Brugge won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Union St. Gilloise and Cercle Brugge?
- Recent form — Union St. Gilloise 3W 2D 0L; Cercle Brugge 1W 1D 3L.
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