As OH Leuven faces Cercle Brugge in the Belgium Pro League on 12.09.2026, fans are in for a treat. These teams have met before with close results, making this game a must-watch. Dive into our detailed prediction, check stats from their last meeting in the Belgium Pro League, and consider placing a bet based on our thorough analysis of OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | KVC Westerlo | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9/14 | 4 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5/10 | 2 |
| 15 | KV Mechelen | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5/13 | 2 |
| 16 | RAAL La Louvière | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4/12 | 1 |
| 17 | OH Leuven | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2/12 | 0 |
| 18 | Kortrijk | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1/12 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Cercle Brugge | 21.12.2025 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | OH Leuven | 08.11.2025 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | OH Leuven | 22.12.2024 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Cercle Brugge | 18.08.2024 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Cercle Brugge | 16.12.2023 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | OH Leuven | 07.10.2023 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Cercle Brugge | 10.02.2023 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | OH Leuven | 05.11.2022 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Cercle Brugge | 12.02.2022 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | OH Leuven | 31.07.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | OH Leuven | 06.09.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | OH Leuven | 03.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Standard Liege | 29.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | OH Leuven | Club Brugge KV | 15.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Charleroi | OH Leuven | 09.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | OH Leuven | Lille | 01.08.2026 | 3-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | OH Leuven | 25.07.2026 | 4-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Club Brugge II | OH Leuven | 24.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | OH Leuven | K. Lierse S.K. | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | OH Leuven | Lommel United | 15.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Gent | 06.09.2026 | 0-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Lommel United | 29.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | Cercle Brugge | 23.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | St. Truiden | 14.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Cercle Brugge | 08.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Monaco | Cercle Brugge | 31.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Reims | Cercle Brugge | 25.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | PEC Zwolle | Cercle Brugge | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cercle Brugge | Lommel United | 11.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Cercle Brugge | 09.05.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: OH Leuven VS Cercle Brugge
Last 20 Matches Statistics: OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge
htmlFive games. Zero points. Twelve goals conceded. That is the brutal reality facing OH Leuven as they welcome Cercle Brugge to Den Dreef in what already feels like a season-defining moment.
This is not just another Belgium Pro League fixture. For Leuven, it is a genuine six-pointer against a side sitting only two places above them. Lose this, and the gap to safety starts looking very uncomfortable very early in the campaign.
Here's what you need to watch for — Leuven are not just losing games, they are being hammered. Conceding 12 goals in 5 matches means their defence is shipping an average of 2.4 per game. That is an alarming number for any team hoping to survive in this division.
Cercle Brugge are hardly flying either. Two points from five games, five goals scored, ten conceded. But two points still feels like a luxury compared to Leuven's absolute blank.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a contest between two struggling sides. The head-to-head data tells a very specific story. Cercle have won four of the last six competitive meetings between these clubs. More tellingly, they won the reverse fixture earlier this season 2-0, and claimed a 1-0 victory at Leuven back in December 2024.
Here is the surprising detail that casual observers will miss completely. When these two meet at Den Dreef, the games are far more competitive than the recent form suggests. Going back through their history, Leuven have actually managed wins in this fixture, including a wild 3-2 home win back in February 2022. Desperation can produce unexpected results at home.
However, Leuven have a serious disciplinary concern to factor in. A. Traoré has picked up a red card already this season across just three appearances. Playing with 10 men against a side that has been more clinical in front of goal would be disastrous for the hosts.
Tactically, Cercle will look to press high and exploit Leuven's defensive fragility early. If they score first, this could get messy for the home side quickly.
The odds have Cercle at 2.41 and Leuven at 2.83, with the draw at 3.60. I genuinely see value in backing Cercle and backing both teams to score. Leuven will fight, but Cercle's composure in recent meetings gives them the edge.
My bold prediction — Cercle Brugge win 2-1, with Leuven grabbing a consolation late but never really threatening. Back Cercle on the Asian handicap at -0.5 for real value here.
One last thing. Leuven's players know exactly what is at stake tonight. Den Dreef will be loud, nervous, and electric with pressure. Sometimes that atmosphere creates magic. But right now, based on everything the numbers are screaming, Cercle Brugge look like the smarter pick.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Schrijvers | Belgium | 30 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| W. Balikwisha | Congo DR | 27 | Attacker | 174 | 68 |
| B. Verstraete | Belgium | 32 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| N. Dussenne | Belgium | 34 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| E. Pletinckx | Belgium | 25 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| T. Ogiwara | Japan | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| Óscar Gil | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| B. Kayo | USA | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | 66 |
| K. Vaesen | Belgium | 25 | Attacker | 190 | 82 |
| Ł. Łakomy | Poland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| T. Leysen | Belgium | 24 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 83 |
| J. Lawrence | Germany | 23 | Defender | 201 | 84 |
| W. George | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| H. Teklab | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 174 | 70 |
| D. van den Heuvel | Netherlands | 23 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 73 |
| O. Jochmans | Belgium | 23 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| R. Nyakossi | Switzerland | 22 | Defender | 194 | 91 |
| C. Ikwuemesi | Nigeria | 25 | Attacker | 195 | 90 |
| S. Yamada | Japan | 26 | Attacker | 175 | 75 |
| D. Opoku | Belgium | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Amani | Côte d'Ivoire | 28 | Midfielder | 172 | 64 |
| G. Coucke | Belgium | 27 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 83 |
| D. Vanzeir | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| G. Magnée | Belgium | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| T. Adaramola | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| L. Mondele | Belgium | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Diakité | Guinea | 22 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| Joel Tshisanga Ndala | England | 20 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| H. Jurado | Mexico | 21 | Attacker | 172 | 63 |
| S. Ngoura | France | 21 | Attacker | 185 | 75 |
| L. Michal | France | 21 | Attacker | 172 | 61 |
| L. Agyekum | Ghana | 22 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
| C. Ravych | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 187 | 71 |
| B. Langenbick | Belgium | 23 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 72 |
| G. Kondo | France | 24 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| Makaya Ibrahima Diaby | Guinea | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Erick | Brazil | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | 84 |
| S. Gheerardyns | Belgium | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Lukas Rocha Torres | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Emmanuel Kakou | Côte d'Ivoire | 21 | Defender | 179 | n/a |
OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge match odds
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