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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Europa League Predictions
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Cercle Brugge and Kilmarnock lock horns to decide who stays in the Europa League and who drops out. This second leg match of the second qualifying round will be played at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on Thursday, with the prediction of a tight game with goals likely to be low in number.
The winner of this two-legged tie will move into the third qualifying round, where they will face the winner of the tie between Molde and Silkeborg. The loser will still have a chance to redeem themselves in Europe, as they will be transferred to the Conference League third qualifying round.
With the tie very much in the balance, it could be anyone's guess as to how this match will play out. Can Cercle Brugge and Kilmarnock fuel their ambitions of staying in the Europa League?
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Cercle Bruges vs Kilmarnock Form
Cercle Bruges and Kilmarnock Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
26 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
19 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
4 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
28 Apr 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
21 Apr 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
1 Apr 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Jul 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
26 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
12 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
19 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
19 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
15 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
27 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
6 Apr 2024 - Scottish Premiership
16 Mar 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
11 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
5 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
Cercle Bruges vs Kilmarnock Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
25 Jul 2024 - Europa League
Cercle Bruges - Kilmarnock: Form Analysis
Cercle Brugge has had an indifferent start to the campaign. After winning just once in three friendly matches, they went go on to lose 3-0 away to Westerlo in the first match of the Pro League season. This followed up a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture of this Europa League tie. Cercle Brugge opted to rest a few of their regular starting players in preperation for this fixture.
With the tie still in the balance, that seemed like a fair idea at the outset, but the heavy defeat could have them second-guessing.
The 1-1 draw in the reverse leg was the first competitive match of the season for Kilmarnock.
The Scottish side are yet to start their domestic season, with the first match scheduled just three days after this fixture. Prior to the draw in the first leg, the visitors had won three of their five scheduled friendlies in the preseason.
The common theme for Kilmarnock across their recent wins is their strong defensive performance, managing a clean sheet in each of those three wins. With a visit to Celtic Park to take on the defending champions in the Scottish Premiership up next, Kilmarnock could be pushing for a good result here to improve their morale.
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Players list
Warleson
DefenderJ. Daland
S. Miangue
C. Ravych
MidfielderL. Agyekum
E. Utkus
A. Francis
ForwardT. Somers
B. Popovic
B. Goncalves
F. Augusto
R. McCrorie
DefenderB. Anderson
L. Mayo
S. Findlay
M. Kennedy
MidfielderF. Murray
L. Donnelly
B. Lyons
L. Polworth
ForwardK. Vassell
M. Watkins
Substitutes
M. Delanghe
T. De Bel
DefenderJ. Lietaert
S. Miangue
E. Kakou
B. Popovic
L. Agyekum
F. Augusto
R. El Bahri
A. Minda
A. Bayo
B. Goncalves
K. O'Hara
DefenderB. Brannan
K. Leslie
E. Brown
MidfielderG. Mackay-Steven
L. Polworth
M. Kennedy
F. Murray
D. Watson
ForwardI. Cameron
B. Wales
B. Anderson
Cercle Bruges & Kilmarnock Squad Analysis
Brugge have a few niggles in the camp, as Ibrahim Diakite is out of this match with a muscle injury. Nils De Wilde is another player out of contention with a hamstring injury.
The visitors, meanwhile, don't have any concerns with injuries or suspensions. Any changes are likely to be tactical, as winger Fraser Murray could be pushing for a starting role after impressing as a substitute in the first leg.
Marley Watkins failed a late fitness test before the first leg but is available here.
Watkins is the one to watch here after scoring nine goals in the Premiership season last year for Kilmarnock. The 33-year-old Welshman also has four goals to his name in cup competitions.
At the other end of the pitch, new signing Robby McCrorie could add to his second competitive start after a first start for the club last week.
Most goals and assists
Cercle Bruges
Kilmarnock
B. Anderson
(11 Goals)
Cercle Bruges - Kilmarnock Key Points
- Two of Brugge’s last three matches have produced two match goals each.
- The first leg of this tie also ended in a 1-1 scoreline.
- Kilmarnock have kept a clean sheet in two of their three matches this season, with the first two being friendlies.
- Kilmarnock have three clean sheets to their in all competitions and friendlies this season.
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Our Cercle Bruges vs Kilmarnock Prediction
The Cercle Brugge coach was critical of the match conditions in the first leg, highlighting the poor state of the pitch. Moving from that artificial pitch to the comforts of a home venue should be good news for Brugge, who are likely to keep goals to a minimum.
Kilmarnock have a lot to do to scale themselves up for the European challenge ahead. That's why our Cercle Brugge vs Kilmarnock prediction is for under 3.5 goals to be scored.
Cercle Bruges vs Kilmarnock - Other Interesting Predictions
Kazeem Olaigbe to score anytime
Kazeem Olaigbe scored Brugge’s lone goal in the first leg and was used sparingly over the weekend in their domestic league match. That should keep the young forward ready and fresh for this match.
Cercle Bruges vs Kilmarnock match : Frequently asked questions
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