Cercle Brugge - Mechelen predictions

Cercle Brugge are definitely more likely to win, though all three possible results are quite reasonable to expect. This makes it hard to make reliable betting predictions when this match is concerned, though we may find some betting value.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against Cercle Brugge on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

The host are coming off from an away match which could have easily gotten them a surprising victory despite the unfavourable odds (3.18). Their first-half lead ended up being a huge point however and they won’t be too disappointed heading into the Sunday clash.

Mechelen are here on the back of rather poor performance in their previous Pro League game. The odds seemed stacked in their favour with both home-field advantage and 4.70 betting odds for their victory. Despite all of this, however, the game ended up being a protracted stalemate, ending in an HT/FT 0:0 draw.

Cercle Brugge’s home games tend to not feature a lot of goals. Two of their most recent matches at Jan Breydelstadion ended with less than 2 goals at the end whistle.

Mechelen fans are hoping they’ll be able to break the stalemate this time. Their latest 3 games all ended in a draw, which is far from ideal.

With a loss to Mechelen on the record, the home team’s status of clear favourites is brought into question. They lost a Pro League match earlier in the season, which came as a surprise to bookies and punters alike.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Abdoul Kader Ouattara, Flávio Nazinho, B. Gonçalves de Jesus will have to sit this one out, while Mechelen will have to make do without Mory Konate, Jules Van Cleemput, Zinho Vanheusden.

The 2.18 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.