Cercle Brugge vs Royale Union SG Prediction 18.01.2023

• Competition: Belgium - Jupiler Pro League
• Date: Wednesday, 18th, January 2023
• Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18.30 CET
• Venue: Jan Breydel Stadion (Brugge)

After they were seriously threatened with relegation from the elite club for two seasons, Cercle Brugge finally had a calm season without too much stress from moving to a lower rank. Namely, "Groen en Zwart" finished the previous campaign in 10th position and as things currently stand, this season will be nothing but a repeat of last year. After 20 rounds, Cercle Brugge have managed to achieve 26 points on their account, which leaves them in 10th place in the Jupiler Pro League, just four points less compared to positions that guarantee a fight for a place in Europe.

Meanwhile, Royal Union SG was a surprise package in the Jupiler Pro League last season, they led a fierce battle for the title of Belgian champion literally until the last round, but they failed. However, if you consider that they were debutants in the elite rank of the previous campaign, then winning the second place is certainly a huge success for them. The club from the Brussels municipality of Saint-Gilles has already proven that the last season was not a coincidence, since this season they highlighted a serious candidacy for the title. They are currently positioned in second position with 42 points won, which is seven points less than the current leader, Genk.

Cercle Brugge vs Royale Union SG Betting Tips: AH2(0)

In recent years, Circle Brugge has become a favorite opponent at Royal Union, bearing in mind that the club from the Brussels municipality of Saint-Gilles celebrated in each of the previous five clashes, including the first one this season when it was 2-1 for the home team.

The club from Bruges caught great momentum at the end of the first part of the season. However, apparently the break because of the World Cup came at the wrong time for them, as they still did not taste the sweetness of victory in the continuation of the season, losing three, with one draw.

Unlike them, Royal Union SG records phenomenal results. In the second part of the season, last year's vice-champion of Jupiler Pro League literally "cleans" their opponents from the field. They arrive in Bruges in a great atmosphere, achieving seven wins from as many competitive games.

In addition to the impressive form, what also pleases coach Karel Geraerts is that the attacking zone from his team looks "killer". Namely, Royal Union SG has "packed" at least two goals in the opponent's nets in each of the last eight games.

When we add to this that the Brussels "machine" is playing amazing football away, which confirms the "imposing" performance of as many as 11 consecutive triumphs, then it is easy to understand why we are backing Les Unionistes in this match, who will want to continue their pursuit of the leader, the team of Genk.