Football Result
Adriano Bertaccini 79'
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H2H Record before the game
Cercle Brugge KSV
Draws
Anderlecht
Belgian Pro League match on 2025-08-03: Cercle Brugge KSV hosted Anderlecht at Jan Breydelstadion. Anderlecht secured a 2-0 victory. Thorgan Hazard's early penalty in the 8th minute set the tone. Adriano Bertaccini sealed the win in the 79th minute. Despite Cercle Brugge KSV having slightly more possession (53.3%), they struggled to convert it into goals. Anderlecht were more clinical, scoring twice from their 9 shots. The AI predicted a Cercle Brugge win, which proved incorrect. The game was expected to be balanced, and while the possession was close, the scoreline indicates a clear Anderlecht dominance. Cercle Brugge's recent form has been inconsistent, with a draw and some wins in relegation playoffs. Their next game is against Club Brugge, a tough opponent. Club Brugge are also inconsistent lately. Cercle Brugge lost the last two home games against Club Brugge. Anderlecht, following a recent loss in Europa League Qualifying, bounced back with this win. Anderlecht's next match is at home against Zulte-Waregem, a team they've had a mixed record against in the past. In the last five head-to-head games Anderlecht won four times. The match followed the trend of Anderlecht dominating Cercle Brugge in recent encounters, as Anderlecht won four of the last five games. The game confirms the away team's stronger rate. Cercle Brugge struggled to create clear chances, with only two shots on target. Anderlecht's solid defense and efficient attack secured the three points. Anderlecht's discipline was questionable, committing 21 fouls. The game did not have any red cards. The result continues Cercle Brugge's struggles at home, having lost their previous match there. Anderlecht will look to build on this momentum, while Cercle Brugge needs to improve their attacking output. The game contrasted sharply with Cercle Brugge's previous high-scoring wins in the relegation playoffs, highlighting their inconsistency against stronger teams. This victory could boost Anderlecht's confidence ahead of their next Europa League qualifying match. Anderlecht formation was 4-2-3-1. Cercle Brugge formation was 4-4-2.