Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Cercle Brugge travel to face Standard Liege on Saturday 8 August in the Jupiler Pro League, with Maurice Dufrasne the venue – the ball rolls at 17:15 WAT. In the table, Standard Liege are 8th, upper half, on 15 points after 11 matches; Cercle Brugge are 16th (in the drop zone) with 9.
Current form
Standard Liege, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to FC Viktoria Köln, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Cercle Brugge, last 5: DWLDL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Monaco, away. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Standard Liege 1.6 xG, Cercle Brugge 1.2 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Standard Liege 45%, draw 24%, Cercle Brugge 31%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Standard Liege 1–1 Cercle Brugge. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Standard Liege45%fair 2.24 · @2.30
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.45
Cercle Brugge31%fair 3.20 · @2.88
2.83Expected goals
1.61Standard Liege xG
1.22Cercle Brugge xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
2–08%
0–17%
1–27%
From our goals model: Standard Liege 1.6 – 1.2 Cercle Brugge expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Standard Liege to win✗
45%
2.24
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.69
1.73
Draw no bet
Standard Liege (draw no bet)
59%
1.70
–
Asian handicap
Cercle Brugge +1 (Asian handicap)✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.95
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.10
First team to score
Standard Liege to score first
53%
1.87
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Standard Liege / FT Standard Liege✗
28%
3.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.73
–
Recent results
Standard Liege – last 6
LLLWWW
1 Aug
vs FC Viktoria Köln
0–3
L
25 Jul
vs Juventus
0–1
L
18 Jul
@ Dunkerque
0–2
L
11 Jul
vs Francs Borains
1–0
W
8 Jul
@ Aubel
4–0
W
4 Jul
@ Verlaine
7–0
W
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Cercle Brugge – last 6
DWLDLW
31 Jul
@ Monaco
2–2
D
25 Jul
vs Reims
3–0
W
18 Jul
@ PEC Zwolle
2–3
L
11 Jul
vs Lommel United
1–1
D
1 May
vs Zulte Waregem
2–3
L
24 Apr
vs Dender
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Standard Liege and Cercle Brugge.
What is the prediction for Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
On our numbers Standard Liege have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cercle Brugge 31%.
How many goals will there be in Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
Our predicted score is Standard Liege 1–1 Cercle Brugge, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge?
Standard Liege vs Cercle Brugge (Jupiler Pro League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 17:15 (West Africa Time) at Maurice Dufrasne.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
