Club Brugge vs Westerlo Prediction and Betting Tips

Club Brugge entertain Westerlo at Jan Breydelstadion in the Belgian Pro League on Thursday. Westerlo will strive to get back to winning ways, while Brugge will aim to maintain their impressive run.

Brugge returned from Saint Gilles undefeated, drawing 2-2 at Union SG on matchday 19. It was their 14th straight game across competitions without a defeat. It was also another good test of Brugge'’ title credentials,

Blauw-Zwart are second in the standings (38 points), behind Genk (41 points), who prevailed over third-placed Anderlecht 2-0 in their last game. With Brugge and Genk in a two-horse race for the top spot, there's no room for slip-ups.

Meanwhile, Westerlo’s debut top-flight campaign has been underwhelming. They have won only six of 19 games, losing eight, which leaves them 11th on 23 points. The visitors are winless in five matches across competitions, losing thrice.

Last season, De Kemphanen finished 11th out of 16 teams. They sit at the same spot currently. Westerlo lost 3-0 in their last visit to Brugge but pulled off a shock 2-0 win in October 2022.

Club Brugge vs Westerlo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Brugge have won thrice and lost once in their last five matches against Westerlo.
The hosts have won four times and lost once in their last five home games with Westerlo.
Brugge have been flawless in five matches across competitions, winning all.
Westerlo have lost their last five road matches across ompetitions.
Brugge have won four times in their last five matches, while Westerlo have drawn twice and lost thrice in the same period.
Form Guide: Brugge: D-W-W-W-W-; Westerlo: D-L-L-L-D

Club Brugge vs Westerlo Prediction

Andreas Skov Olsen has been a top performer for the hosts, netting seven goals. Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet boasts six clean sheets. Brugge will count on their depth and quality.

Westerlo will likely face an uphill battle at Jan Breydelstadion against a resolute Brugge side, who are in quest of points to claim the top spot.

Club Brugge come as the favourite based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Brugge 3-1 Westerlo

Club Brugge vs Westerlo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Brugge

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Brugge to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Westerlo to score - Yes

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