Main prediction: Cercle Brugge to win in regular time

Alternative tip: double chance Cercle Brugge

Other market: over 10.5 corners

OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 12/09 (Saturday), at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion, at 19:45, and the Pro League 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, OH Leuven have won 0 time(s) and score 0.4 goals per match. Meanwhile, Cercle Brugge have won 0 time(s). Cercle Brugge have a 35.50% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge.

Prediction for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

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Overview OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge are favourites, with a 35.50% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging win are at 2.817 and a draw at 3.84.

In the Jupiler Pro League, OH Leuven have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 5 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded. Óscar Gil leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Cercle Brugge have accumulated 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded, with Lukas Hubert Mondele Anzun as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge

In 23 clashes between OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge, the record is balanced: 9 win(s) for each side and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/12/2025, in the Pro League. Score: OH Leuven 0-2 Cercle Brugge.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

Check out all the predictions for the Pro League and see all the analysis before you bet.

OH Leuven: current form

OH Leuven are going through a difficult patch: 5 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Belgium Pro League 2026/27:

0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 5 defeat(s)

Performance: 0 point(s) per match

2 goals scored (0.4 per match)

Top scorer: Óscar Gil (1 goal(s))

Cercle Brugge: current form

Meanwhile, Cercle Brugge are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the Belgium Pro League:

0 win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.4 point(s) per match

5 goals scored (1 per match)

Top scorer: Lukas Hubert Mondele Anzun (1 goal(s))

OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge key players

In the Pro League, Óscar Gil carries Oud-Heverlee Leuven's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sory Kaba has 6 goal(s).

On the other side, Lukas Hubert Mondele Anzun is the name that frightens the most for Green-Black with 1 goal(s) in the Pro League.

In terms of playmaking, Dante Vanzeir leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Steve Ngoura has accumulated 7 goal(s).

OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge statistics in the Pro League

OH Leuven have an average of 12 corners and 1.8 cards per match. Meanwhile, Cercle Brugge have 13 corners and 1 cards. See the numbers for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge in the table below.

Home Team

OH Leuven Team Logo

OH Leuven

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L L L

0

Home L L L W L

0.6

Away L L L D L

0.2

Away Team

Cercle Brugge Team Logo

Cercle Brugge

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L D D

0.4

Home L L D L W

0.8

Away L D L W D

1

More tips for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge in the Pro League:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Cercle Brugge has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Correct score prediction for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: OH Leuven 0-1 Cercle Brugge. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

Check out where to watch the live match between Cercle Brugge and OH Leuven:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for OH Leuven and Cercle Brugge

The line-ups for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Oud-Heverlee Leuven line-up

  • 1

    Dani Heuvel

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Noë Dussenne

    Defender

  • 4

    Birger Verstraete

    Midfielder

  • 5

    Jamie Lawrence

    Defender

  • 6

    Wouter George

    Midfielder

  • 8

    Siebe Schrijvers

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi

    Forward

  • 20

    Shin Yamada

    Forward

  • 26

    Takuya Ogiwara

    Defender

  • 27

    Óscar Gil

    Defender

  • 28

    Ewoud Pletinckx

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging line-up

  • 1

    Gaëtan Coucke

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Ibrahim Diakité

    Defender

  • 5

    Emmanuel Kakou

    Defender

  • 9

    Steve Ngoura

    Forward

  • 10

    Lazare Amani

    Midfielder

  • 12

    Valy Konaté

    Defender

  • 15

    Gary Magnée

    Defender

  • 22

    Lucas Michal

    Forward

  • 24

    Geoffrey Kondo

    Defender

  • 42

    Lukas Anzun

    Midfielder

  • 71

    Viggo Martens

    Midfielder

The Cercle Brugge starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

Match: OH Leuven vs Cercle Brugge

Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27

Date: 12/09/2026

Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: King Power at Den Dreef Stadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 9 September 2026, at 20:14 Last updated on 9 September 2026, at 20:14
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.