Cercle Brugge vs Lommel SK preview

Belgium flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium
Jan Breydelstadion
Pro League
Cercle BruggeCBR
Lommel SKLSK
KICKOFF :
Round 4 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Cercle Brugge welcomes Lommel SK to the Jan Breydelstadion for a Pro League regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side occupies thirteenth position domestically while the visitors sit ninth. Power ratings favor the hosts substantially at 70.74 against an away mark of 40.01, creating a 30.7 point edge for Cercle Brugge. Form scores reflect a similar gap with the home team at 9.89 and Lommel SK registering 3.67. Both clubs lack recent outing details in the dataset. Set piece information carries low confidence and relies on proxies without xG support. Efficiency metrics stand unavailable. Transition statistics also remain absent from records. Squad depth appears tilted toward the stronger home outfit according to overall ratings. This fixture pits a higher powered side against a mid table opponent in league play.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Cercle Brugge leads with a 30.7 point power advantage over Lommel SK.
  • Form: Home form score reaches 9.89 while away form sits at 3.67.
  • Squad: Cercle Brugge ranks as the stronger team per power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data stands unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition statistics remain absent from the provided records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics carry low confidence with proxy usage noted.
  • xVariable: Power differential underscores Cercle Brugge dominance potential.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Cercle Brugge L. Friis
L. Friis
VS
Lommel SK L. Johnson
L. Johnson
1.23
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Club Brugge Rank: 88 L
Sint-Truiden Rank: 80 D
Standard Liège Rank: 73 D
La Louvière Rank: 66 L
Zulte-Waregem Rank: 73 L
Dender Rank: 64 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Westerlo Rank: 70 W
Sporting Charleroi Rank: 75 L
Sint-Truiden Rank: 80 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.74
40.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Cercle Brugge
Lommel SK
Power Score
70.74
40.01
League Position
13
9
Global Rank
248
311

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Cercle Brugge — Opponent-weighted form score
Lommel SK — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Cercle Brugge Lommel SK

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Belgium · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Jan Breydelstadion
Capacity
29975
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Massimiliano Ledda

Expected Lineup

Referee : Massimiliano Ledda

Starting XI ▼

1
Gaëtan Coucke
Gaëtan Coucke Goalkeeper
6.42
15
Gary Magnée
Gary Magnée Midfielder
6.94
71
Viggo Martens
Viggo Martens Midfielder
6.57
12
Valy Konaté
Valy Konaté Midfielder
6.81
13
Dante Vanzeir
Dante Vanzeir Midfielder
6.89
9
Steve Ngoura
Steve Ngoura Centre Forward
6.77
66
Christiaan Ravych
Christiaan Ravych Centre Back
7.3
42
Lukas Mondele
Lukas Mondele Central Midfield
7.03
2
Ibrahim Diakité
Ibrahim Diakité Right Back
6.82
19
Ibrahima Diaby
Ibrahima Diaby Central Midfield
6.8
24
Geoffrey Kondo
Geoffrey Kondo Left Back
7.19
Referee : Massimiliano Ledda

Starting XI ▼

23
Matthias Pieklak
Matthias Pieklak Goalkeeper
7.16
9
Don-Angelo Konadu
Don-Angelo Konadu Centre Forward
7.4
2
Jason van Duiven
Jason van Duiven Right Back
7.77
3
Timothy Eyoma
Timothy Eyoma Right Back
7.32
5
Dries Wouters
Dries Wouters Left Back
7.22
10
Tom Reyners
Tom Reyners Right Wing
7.55
4
Shawn Adewoye
Shawn Adewoye Left Back
6.95
6
Joey Pelupessy
Joey Pelupessy Defensive Midfield
6.66
15
Lucas Schoofs
Lucas Schoofs Defensive Midfield
6.99
21
Stredair Appuah
Stredair Appuah Left Wing
7.02
41
Sverre Nypan
Sverre Nypan Attacking Midfield
6.44

CONCLUSION

Cercle Brugge prepares to leverage its clear power superiority and elevated form rating when facing Lommel SK. Home advantage at the familiar Jan Breydelstadion adds further weight to expectations of control. League standings place the visitors slightly higher yet overall metrics point elsewhere. Absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures leaves room for on field surprises. Set piece analysis offers minimal guidance given current data limitations. Players from the stronger squad may dictate tempo throughout proceedings. Coaches will likely emphasize structured build up to exploit rating gaps. Supporters anticipate a competitive league match shaped by these underlying differences. Final outcome hinges on execution rather than pre match numbers alone.