In the upcoming Belgium Pro League on 09.05.2026, RAAL La Louvière will battle it out with Cercle Brugge. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how RAAL La Louvière compares to Cercle Brugge, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | |||||||
| 1 | Union St. Gilloise | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 50/17 | 66 |
| 2 | Club Brugge KV | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 59/36 | 63 |
| 3 | St. Truiden | 30 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 47/35 | 57 |
| 4 | Gent | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 49/43 | 45 |
| 5 | KV Mechelen | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 39/37 | 45 |
| 6 | Anderlecht | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 43/39 | 44 |
| 7 | Genk | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46/47 | 42 |
| 8 | Standard Liege | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 27/35 | 40 |
| 9 | KVC Westerlo | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 36/40 | 39 |
| 10 | Antwerp | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 31/32 | 35 |
| 11 | Charleroi | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 38/42 | 34 |
| 12 | OH Leuven | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 13 | Zulte Waregem | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 38/47 | 32 |
| 14 | Cercle Brugge | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 39/47 | 31 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 30/37 | 31 |
| 16 | Dender | 30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24/51 | 19 |
| Pro League , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | Zulte Waregem | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 51/52 | 45 |
| 2 | Cercle Brugge | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 52/54 | 41 |
| 3 | RAAL La Louvière | 35 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 31/49 | 31 |
| 4 | Dender | 35 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30/60 | 25 |
Key Player Statistics: RAAL La Louvière vs Cercle Brugge
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | 11.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | 15.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Cercle Brugge | 02.11.2025 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | RAAL La Louvière | 03.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | RAAL La Louvière | 26.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Zulte Waregem | 19.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | 11.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Dender | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Genk | 22.03.2026 | 5-5 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | 15.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Antwerp | 06.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | RAAL La Louvière | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | KV Mechelen | 22.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Zulte Waregem | 01.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Dender | 24.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Dender | Cercle Brugge | 19.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | 11.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | Cercle Brugge | 04.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | Cercle Brugge | 22.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | RAAL La Louvière | 15.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | St. Truiden | Cercle Brugge | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Cercle Brugge | Dender | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Gent | Cercle Brugge | 20.02.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: RAAL La Louvière VS Cercle Brugge
Last 20 Matches Statistics: RAAL La Louvière vs Cercle Brugge
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: RAAL La Louvière vs Cercle Brugge
htmlThere's something brewing in the Belgium Pro League, and this fixture might just be the most intriguing battle left in the division. RAAL La Louvrière host Cercle Brugge in a clash that carries serious weight — a ten-point gap separates these two sides, but the head-to-head history tells a far messier story than the standings suggest.
Cercle sit second with 41 points from 35 games. They're locked into a Europa spot and playing with confidence. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that says this is a comfortable away day for the visitors.
Here's what you need to watch for: RAAL actually beat Cercle 3-1 away back in March, in what was a stunning result that turned plenty of heads. Before Cercle's 3-0 revenge win in April, La Louvrière were the ones with the psychological edge in this rivalry. Two wins from three meetings this season. That's not a team you simply walk over.
The surprising insight that casual fans keep missing? RAAL's goal difference looks terrible — 30 for, 47 against — but they've shown they can go toe-to-toe with anyone on their day. A 5-5 draw with Genk. A 3-2 win at Club Brugge. This team doesn't die quietly.
The problem is their recent form is genuinely alarming. Four straight defeats, including a humiliating 4-0 loss at Zulte Waregem. P. Fall leads their attack with just 8 goals in 25 games — goals are hard to come by. And defensively, they're leaking constantly.
Cercle have their own concerns. Flávo Nazinho has 13 yellow cards this season. That's a disciplinary disaster waiting to happen, and in a feisty, physical game like this, a red card feels entirely possible. Stick him in the anytime card market. It's genuinely worth considering.
Tactically, Cercle's creativity comes through Magnée and Nazinho, both on 7 assists. If RAAL's J. Liongola — himself on 10 yellows — can disrupt that supply line without picking up a card, La Louvrière have a fighting chance. That's a big if, though.
My prediction: Cercle Brugge win 2-1. I think they have too much quality and consistency. But I'd strongly look at the "both teams to score" market here — it's landed in all three head-to-head meetings except the recent 3-0, and RAAL's attacking instincts mean they'll create chances. At the odds available, Cercle on the Asian handicap looks like real value too.
This one won't be dull. Fasten your seatbelt.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Nagera | France | 24 | Attacker | 177 | 70 |
| E. Tshimbalanga | Belgium | 21 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| D. Klomp | Netherlands | 27 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| Lucas Monteiro | Portugal | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Peano | Argentina | 27 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 70 |
| W. Faye | Senegal | 32 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| M. Maisonneuve | France | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Lamego | France | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Darío Benavides | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| S. Lahssaini | Belgium | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 72 |
| S. Gueulette | Rwanda | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Liongola | Burundi | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Pau | France | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Belkheir | Algeria | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 80 |
| T. Epailly | France | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Guindo | Mali | 22 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| S. Sidibe | Belgium | 25 | Attacker | 172 | |
| J. Ito | Belgium | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Mendy | France | 24 | Attacker | 182 | 67 |
| C. De Schrevel | Belgium | 24 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 79 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Room | Curaçao | 37 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 89 |
| P. Gerkens | Belgium | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| H. Van der Bruggen | Belgium | 33 | Midfielder | 181 | 72 |
| M. Delanghe | Belgium | 24 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 83 |
| G. Magnée | Belgium | 26 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| E. Utkus | Lithuania | 25 | Defender | 190 | 77 |
| A. Minda | Ecuador | 23 | Attacker | 171 | 68 |
| Flávio Nazinho | Portugal | 22 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| N. De Wilde | Belgium | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | 67 |
| I. Diakité | Guinea | 22 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| S. Ngoura | France | 21 | Attacker | 185 | 75 |
| D. Gomis | France | 21 | Defender | 191 | n/a |
| L. Agyekum | Ghana | 22 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
| C. Ravych | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 187 | 71 |
| B. Langenbick | Belgium | 23 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 72 |
| E. Diop | France | 21 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| J. Lietaert | Belgium | 21 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| Makaya Ibrahima Diaby | Guinea | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bayo | Guinea | 20 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| Emmanuel Kakou | Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | Defender | 179 | n/a |
RAAL La Louvière vs Cercle Brugge match odds
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