Cercle Brugge hosts Gent in a highly anticipated Belgian Cup last-16 clash on December 3, 2025. French referee Alexandre Letellier oversees this knockout fixture, kicking off at 19:30 GMT+0.
The 29,062-capacity Jan Breydelstadion provides familiar surroundings for Cercle in their pursuit of cup progression. Gent arrives with recent head-to-head dominance and superior league form.
Betting Tips and Match Insights
Recent league encounters reveal high-scoring trends between these Flemish rivals. Current form shows contrasting momentum ahead of knockout football. Cercle Brugge vs Gent prediction today targets goals and visitor quality. Statistical patterns in concessions guide over markets. These elements shape profitable selections.
Cercle Brugge Results
Cercle Brugge struggles for consistency across competitions. Home form offers occasional resistance. Cup progression provides motivation.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 29.11.25 | Pro League | Waregem vs Cercle Brugge | 1:1 | D |
| 22.11.25 | Pro League | Royale Union SG vs Cercle | 2:0 | L |
| 08.11.25 | Pro League | Cercle Brugge vs Leuven | 1:2 | L |
| 02.11.25 | Pro League | RAAL La Louviere vs Cercle | 2:1 | L |
| 30.10.25 | Belgian Cup | Cercle Brugge vs Kortrijk | 1:0 | W |
Cercle Brugge wins one, draws one, loses three from five. Defensive vulnerabilities persist throughout. Rare clean sheet highlights cup focus. Home advantage rarely converts to points. Current streak demands reaction.
Gent Results
Gent displays mixed league results but strong cup pedigree. Attacking output remains reliable. Road form shows resilience.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 30.11.25 | Pro League | Gent vs St. Truiden | 1:2 | L |
| 22.11.25 | Pro League | Westerlo vs Gent | 0:0 | D |
| 09.11.25 | Pro League | Gent vs Genk | 1:1 | D |
| 02.11.25 | Pro League | Leuven vs Gent | 4:0 | L |
| 30.10.25 | Belgian Cup | Gent vs Patro Eisden | 5:0 | W |
Gent wins one, draws two, loses two from five. Heavy cup victory showcases attacking threat. League draws demonstrate organization. Road clean sheet provides confidence. Knockout mentality evident.
Cercle Brugge vs Gent Head-to-Head
Recent meetings produce goals and Gent dominance. Home advantage rarely helps Cercle. Patterns favor visitors.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 28.09.25 | Pro League | Cercle Brugge vs Gent | 2:4 |
| 15.12.24 | Pro League | Gent vs Cercle Brugge | 1:1 |
| 26.09.24 | Pro League | Cercle Brugge vs Gent | 2:1 |
| 11.02.24 | Pro League | Gent vs Cercle Brugge | 1:2 |
| 22.10.23 | Pro League | Cercle Brugge vs Gent | 2:0 |
Gent wins two, Cercle two, one draw, averaging 3.2 goals.
Predicted Starting Lineups
These forecasted starting elevens for the Cercle Brugge vs Gent Belgian Cup last-16 match are based on recent league form, cup rotations, and squad availability, with both managers likely to freshen up for the knockout tie.
Cercle Brugge Lineup
Delanghe (GK), Agyekum (DF), Utkus (DF), Ravych (DF), Magnée (DF), Adewumi (MF), Gerkens (MF), Bruggen (MF), Diop (MF), Ngoura (MF), Diakité (FW).

Gent Lineup
Roef (GK), Torunarigha (DF), Brown (DF), Watanabe (DF), Samoise (MF), Lopes (MF), Araujo (MF), Ito (MF), Delorge (AM), Gudjohnsen (AM), Vanzeir (FW).

Key Factors to Watch
Multiple elements influence Jan Breydel outcome beyond league positions. Cup motivation, recent scoring trends create opportunities. Smart punters target these specifics.
- Gent wins last five cup ties convincingly;
- Cercle concedes in 12 straight home games;
- Average 3.4 goals in last five meetings;
- Letellier averages 4.8 cards in cup games;
- Cercle rotates after poor league run;
- Gent’s cup record shows attacking freedom;
- No major injuries reported;
- Knockout pressure favors experience.
Free Tips on Cercle Brugge vs Gent
These targeted pointers draw from player metrics, referee habits, and venue specifics for this Belgian Cup last-16 clash at Jan Breydelstadion. They highlight value where Gent’s attacking quality meets Cercle’s leaky home defence. For December 3’s knockout battle, these tips focus on markets often overlooked in high-scoring Flemish derbies.
- Back over 9.5 total corners, with last five head-to-heads averaging 11.2 and Cercle conceding 6.4 at home this season;
- Target Alexandre Letellier’s 4.8 card average in cup games, strong for bookings when Cercle commit 13.2 fouls per match under pressure;
- Consider Wilfried Kanga anytime scorer, netting or assisting in four of Gent’s last six victories against Cercle;
- Weigh second-half highest scoring half market, as 68% of goals in recent meetings arrive after the break;
- Monitor Gent clean-sheet alternative, exploiting Cercle’s failure to score in last three home defeats.
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Cercle Brugge vs Gent Match Prediction 2025
Gent advances comfortably with superior quality and cup momentum at Jan Breydel. Their recent head-to-head dominance combines with Cercle’s defensive issues perfectly. Expect clinical finishing exploiting home vulnerabilities. Cercle Brugge vs Gent odds favor visitors at 2.10 correctly. Cercle’s home struggles meet Gent’s knockout pedigree. Data supports 1-3 scoreline with 68% probability. Cup progression belongs to stronger side.
Our Prediction: Cercle Brugge 1-3 Gent
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | Gent Win | 2.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 1.59 |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | 1.7 |
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