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Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG result, stats & H2H

Cercle Brugge KSV

1–1

Royale Union SG

Gary Magnee

Mathias Rasmussen

26/12/2025 17:00 · Jan Breydelstadion

Cercle Brugge KSV1–1Royale Union SG

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Gary Magnee
Hannes Van Der Bruggen
Makaya Ibrahima Diaby

Mathias Rasmussen
Guilherme Smith
Ross Sykes
Christian Burgess

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

Cercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG

5Shots on target8

11Fouls15

3Yellow cards4

1Red cards1

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Cercle Brugge KSV

Royale Union SG

WarlesonGK · 90′Player of the match9.2
Kjell ScherpenGK · 90′8.3
Mathias RasmussenMF · 90′8.3
Guilherme SmithMF · 89′7.6
Edgaras UtkusDF · 90′7.5

WarlesonGK · 90′Player of the match9.2
Edgaras UtkusDF · 90′7.5
Gary MagneeMF · 90′7.3

Kjell ScherpenGK · 90′8.3
Mathias RasmussenMF · 90′8.3
Guilherme SmithMF · 89′7.6

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Belgian Pro League
Kick-off: Fri 26 Dec 17:00 EET
Stadium: Jan Breydelstadion
Capacity: 29,062
City: Brugge

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

6Cercle Brugge KSV wins

6Draws

13Royale Union SG wins

Last matches: Cercle Brugge KSV

25.10.26Belgian Pro LeagueRoyale Union SGCercle Brugge KSV52L
16.10.26Belgium CupHasseltCercle Brugge KSV12W
10.10.26Belgian Pro LeagueCercle Brugge KSVAnderlecht12L
19.09.26Belgian Pro LeagueCharleroiCercle Brugge KSV32L
12.09.26Belgian Pro LeagueLeuvenCercle Brugge KSV11D

Last matches: Royale Union SG

25.10.26Belgian Pro LeagueRoyale Union SGCercle Brugge KSV52W
22.10.26Europa LeagueRoyale Union SGH. Beer Sheva40W
18.10.26Belgium CupRoyale Union SGNijlen30W
15.10.26Europa LeagueRoyale Union SGReal Sociedad11D
11.10.26Belgian Pro LeagueRoyale Union SGLeuven11D

Head-to-head matches

25.10.26Belgian Pro LeagueRoyale Union SGCercle Brugge KSV52L
26.12.25Belgian Pro LeagueCercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG11D
22.11.25Belgian Pro LeagueRoyale Union SGCercle Brugge KSV20L
08.12.24Pro LeagueCercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG00D
27.10.24Pro LeagueRoyale Union SGCercle Brugge KSV13W
19.05.24Pro LeagueCercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG12L

3.12Avg goals76%Both scored64%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG: head-to-head record

25 meetings since 2015: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

6Cercle Brugge KSV wins

6Draws

13Royale Union SG wins

33:45Goals (Cercle Brugge KSV : Royale Union SG)

3.12Goals per match

76%BTTS

92%Over 1.5

64%Over 2.5

32%Over 3.5

Cercle Brugge KSV at home: 2-5-512:17 goals in 12 games
Royale Union SG at home: 8-1-428:21 goals in 13 games
Cercle Brugge KSV's biggest win: 1–3Royale Union SG 1–3 Cercle Brugge KSV, 27 Oct 2024
Royale Union SG's biggest win: 5–2Royale Union SG 5–2 Cercle Brugge KSV, 25 Oct 2026

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
25 Oct 2026	Belgian Pro League	Royale Union SG	5–2	Cercle Brugge KSV
26 Dec 2025	Belgian Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	1–1	Royale Union SG
22 Nov 2025	Belgian Pro League	Royale Union SG	2–0	Cercle Brugge KSV
8 Dec 2024	Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	0–0	Royale Union SG
27 Oct 2024	Pro League	Royale Union SG	1–3	Cercle Brugge KSV
19 May 2024	Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	1–2	Royale Union SG
7 Apr 2024	Pro League	Royale Union SG	2–3	Cercle Brugge KSV
3 Dec 2023	Pro League	Royale Union SG	2–1	Cercle Brugge KSV
24 Sept 2023	Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	0–2	Royale Union SG
18 Jan 2023	Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	1–1	Royale Union SG
9 Oct 2022	Pro League	Royale Union SG	2–1	Cercle Brugge KSV
18 Dec 2021	Pro League	Royale Union SG	3–2	Cercle Brugge KSV
2 Oct 2021	Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	0–3	Royale Union SG
4 May 2019	Pro League	Cercle Brugge KSV	2–3	Royale Union SG
30 Mar 2019	Pro League	Royale Union SG	3–1	Cercle Brugge KSV
17 Feb 2018	Second Division	Royale Union SG	1–1	Cercle Brugge KSV
2 Dec 2017	Second Division	Cercle Brugge KSV	2–2	Royale Union SG
29 Sept 2017	Second Division	Royale Union SG	1–2	Cercle Brugge KSV
11 Aug 2017	Second Division	Cercle Brugge KSV	2–0	Royale Union SG
10 Feb 2017	Second Division	Cercle Brugge KSV	0–1	Royale Union SG

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Cercle Brugge KSV1W 1D 3L · goals 8–12

L25.10Belgian Pro LeagueARoyale Union SG2–5
W16.10Belgium CupAHasselt2–1
L10.10Belgian Pro LeagueHAnderlecht1–2
L19.09Belgian Pro LeagueACharleroi2–3
D12.09Belgian Pro LeagueALeuven1–1

Royale Union SG3W 2D 0L · goals 14–4

W25.10Belgian Pro LeagueHCercle Brugge KSV5–2
W22.10Europa LeagueHH. Beer Sheva4–0
W18.10Belgium CupHNijlen3–0
D15.10Europa LeagueHReal Sociedad1–1
D11.10Belgian Pro LeagueHLeuven1–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

Cercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG

1.3Goals scored per game3.0

2.2Goals conceded per game0.6

70%Both teams scored40%

70%Over 2.5 goals70%

0Clean sheets6

30%Failed to score0%

0-1-3Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)4-0-0

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

Cercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG

UEFA Europa League Play-offs 2026/2027 · 7 gamesUEFA Europa League Play-offs 2026/2027 · 7 games

1.1Goals scored3.0

2.0Goals conceded0.4

7.9Corners5.4

14.6Shots17.3

45%Possession50%

1.3Yellow cards2.0

0%Clean sheets71%

43%Failed to score14%

0-1-2Home / away record (W-D-L)4-0-0

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

Cercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG

Top stats

5Shots on target8

Passes

267Passes486

164Accurate passes371

61%Pass accuracy76%

Defence

11Fouls15

7Goalkeeper saves4

Discipline

3Yellow cards4

1Red cards1

Player statistics

Top-rated players

9.2WarlesonCercle Brugge KSV
8.3Kjell ScherpenRoyale Union SG
8.3Mathias RasmussenRoyale Union SG
7.6Guilherme SmithRoyale Union SG
7.5Edgaras UtkusCercle Brugge KSV

Cercle Brugge KSV (14)

Royale Union SG (14)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Pro League

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
2	Club Brugge KV	9	+16	24	WWWWW
3	Royale Union SG	9	+21	23	WDWWW
4	Charleroi	9	+6	21	LWWWL
17	Kortrijk	8	-16	3	LWLLL
18	Cercle Brugge KSV	9	-10	3	LLLDL

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

Cercle Brugge KSVFormationRoyale Union SG

Cercle Brugge KSV

Royale Union SG

Goal
Yellow card
Red card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG preview

Final score in the Belgian Pro League on Fri, 26 Dec 2025: Cercle Brugge KSV 1–1 Royale Union SG.

Form · last 5 matches

Cercle Brugge KSVLWLLD8 scored · 12 conceded

Royale Union SGWWWDD14 scored · 4 conceded

Key facts · last 5

Cercle Brugge KSVRoyale Union SG

1.3Goals scored per game3.0

2.2Goals conceded per game0.6

70%Both teams scored40%

70%Over 2.5 goals70%

0Clean sheets6

Head-to-head in numbers

6Cercle Brugge KSV wins

6Draws

13Royale Union SG wins

25 meetings · 3.1 goals per game · both teams scored in 76%

League table

Cercle Brugge KSV18th3 pts · 9 played

Royale Union SG3rd23 pts · 9 played

Royale Union SG lead by 20 pts

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Cercle Brugge KSV come into the game with LWLLD in their last 5 (8 scored, 12 conceded), while Royale Union SG have WWWDD (14 scored, 4 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 70% of Cercle Brugge KSV's recent games and 70% of Royale Union SG's, with both teams scoring in 70% and 40%.

Per game, Cercle Brugge KSV average 1.3 goals scored and 2.2 conceded (clean sheets: 0), Royale Union SG 3.0 and 0.6 (clean sheets: 6).

Head-to-head over 25 previous meetings: Cercle Brugge KSV 6 wins, Royale Union SG 13 wins, draws 6.

Those 25 games averaged 3.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 76% of them.

In the table, Cercle Brugge KSV are 18th (3 pts from 9 games) and Royale Union SG are 3rd (23 pts from 9).

Nito explains: Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 70% of Cercle Brugge KSV's last 10 matches and 40% of Royale Union SG's last 10. In their 25 recorded meetings it was 76%. In this match it landed (Cercle Brugge KSV 1-1 Royale Union SG).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Cercle Brugge KSV reached that in 70% of their last 10 matches, Royale Union SG in 70% of their last 10. Their 25 meetings averaged 3.1 goals (64% over 2.5). This match had 2 goals: under.

What does the form guide LWLLD mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Cercle Brugge KSV, last 5: 1 W · 1 D · 3 L (8 scored, 12 conceded). Royale Union SG, last 5: 3 W · 2 D · 0 L (14 scored, 4 conceded).

Where do Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG stand in the table?

Cercle Brugge KSV are 18th with 3 points from 9 games. Royale Union SG are 3rd with 23 points from 9 games. The gap between them is 20 points.

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG: questions & answers

Who won Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG?

Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG drew 1–1.

Did both teams score in Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG?

Yes, the match finished 1–1.

When was Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG played?

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG was played on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at 17:00 (GMT+2) at Jan Breydelstadion.

What is the head-to-head record between Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG?

25 meetings: Cercle Brugge KSV 6 wins, 6 draws, Royale Union SG 13 wins. Those 25 games averaged 3.1 goals, with both teams scoring in 76% of them.

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG result, stats & H2H

Cercle Brugge KSV

Royale Union SG

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Cercle Brugge KSV

Last matches: Royale Union SG

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

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Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Pro League

Line-ups

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Comments

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG

How often do Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWLLD mean?

Where do Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG stand in the table?

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG: questions & answers

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Head-to-head

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Last matches: Cercle Brugge KSV

Last matches: Royale Union SG

Head-to-head matches

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Passes

Defence

Discipline

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Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Pro League

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG: questions & answers

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Cercle Brugge KSV vs Royale Union SG

How often do Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LWLLD mean?

Where do Cercle Brugge KSV and Royale Union SG stand in the table?

More on this match

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