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Cercle Brugge host Lommel SK at Jan Breydel Stadium on Matchday 4 of the Pro League 2026/27 season. Lars Friis’s side has yet to win in three league outings, collecting two draws and one loss, while Lee Johnson’s Lommel come in sitting eighth with four points from three games. What makes this fixture particularly interesting is that both sides met in a friendly just weeks before the season started and shared a 1-1 draw, suggesting the gap between them may be tighter than the bookmakers currently imply.
Two players deserve attention heading into this match. Steve Ngoura has been one of the more direct outlets for Cercle Brugge, registering nine shots and a goal across his last three appearances, giving him the highest shot volume among Cercle’s forwards. For Lommel, Tom Reyners has been the standout attacker, netting two goals from three starts and contributing consistently in the final third.
The hot stat from recent matches: Lommel SK demolished Westerlo 4-0 in their most recent league game, their biggest winning margin in the current five-match sample, underlining a sharp attacking edge that Cercle’s leaky backline will need to contain.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Pro League 2026/27 – Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges |
| 🗓️ Date: | 29.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Cercle Brugge vs Lommel SK prediction
The bookmakers price Cercle Brugge as clear favorites at roughly 1.50 to 1.53 with most books, reflecting home advantage and the expectation that a side of their Belgian Pro League standing will eventually find their feet. The 62% win probability attached to Cercle is generous considering they are winless through three league games and failed to win any of their last five matches across all competitions in the past 30 days.
Lommel SK, on the other hand, have won two of their last four matches and carry a 50% win rate over that same 30-day stretch. Their recent 4-0 win over Westerlo showed a team capable of punishing defensive errors, and Cercle have already conceded six goals in three league outings. We predict Lommel SK to score here, and the best value lies in backing Both Teams to Score – Yes, given Cercle’s attacking output of five goals in five recent matches and Lommel’s own five goals in the same window.
Cercle average 11 shots per game across their last five matches and earn corners at a notably high rate (25 in five games). Lommel, by contrast, are more conservative in possession and generate fewer corners (9 in five games). Cercle commit 34 fouls across five matches compared to Lommel’s 20, meaning the home side plays with more aggression and will likely give away free kicks in dangerous areas. Lommel have earned 28 free kicks in five games, suggesting they draw contact regularly. That combination of Cercle’s foul-heavy style and Lommel’s ability to win set pieces adds to the case for a lively, open match.
Pass accuracy figures also tell a story. Lommel complete passes at a higher rate (967 accurate from 1169 attempts) versus Cercle (799 accurate from 1026 attempts), pointing to a Lommel side that controls the ball more cleanly. That said, Cercle’s home support and Jan Breydel’s atmosphere could push them into an early aggressive shape that unsettles Lommel.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Lommel SK to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Cercle Brugge arrive into this fixture without a win in their last five matches across all competitions. Their form has been inconsistent: draws against Sint Truidense (3-3) and Standard Liege (2-2) showed attacking life, but a 0-1 home defeat to Club Brugge and a 0-3 loss to Reims exposed structural vulnerabilities at the back. The 3-3 draw with Sint Truidense is the most telling result, as a team ranked much lower in the standings should not have been allowed to level three times. Cercle’s defensive shape under pressure remains a concern.
Lommel SK come in with stronger momentum. Their most recent match, a 4-0 win over Westerlo, was an emphatic performance against a side that has lost all three league games so far. Before that, they fell 0-1 to Charleroi, one of the early pace-setters in the division, which was a respectable result against a strong opponent. A 1-1 draw with Sint Truidense and back-to-back wins in pre-season warmups round out their recent five-match run. The squad under Lee Johnson looks organised and direct, with Tom Reyners and Jason Van Duiven (three assists in three games) building a productive partnership in the final third.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
These two sides have only one recent meeting on record ahead of this fixture, a pre-season friendly played in July 2026 that ended 1-1.
| Statistic | Cercle Brugge | Lommel SK |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Cercle Brugge vs Lommel SK stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cercle Brugge the favourite
- Moneyline Cercle Brugge 1.51 | Lommel SK 5.55
- Draw 4.61
- Over/Under Over 2.5 – available | Under 2.5 – available
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes | No
The odds on Cercle Brugge winning at around 1.50 to 1.53 reflect market expectation built on home advantage and name recognition rather than current form. Lommel at 5.25 to 5.55 represents genuine value if you believe in their recent upward trajectory. The draw at 4.40 to 4.61 is not unreasonable given how tight their only previous meeting was. To be honest, the market slightly underestimates Lommel’s quality right now, and their odds for the win or at least a share of the points look worth considering.
Lommel SK. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Cercle Brugge possible starting eleven
- GK: Gaëtan Coucke
- DF: Geoffrey Kondo, Valy Konaté, Gary Magnee, Emmanuel Kakou
- MF: Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, Viggo Martens, Lukas Mondele
- FW: Dante Vanzeir, Steve Ngoura, Christiaan Ravych
Lars Friis looks set to deploy a 4-2-3-1 shape, consistent with his recent selections. Gaëtan Coucke keeps his place in goal after eight saves across three matches. Geoffrey Kondo and Valy Konaté anchor the centre of defence, both having featured in all three recent league games. Makaya Ibrahima Diaby sits as the deeper midfielder with nine fouls across three appearances, showing he is not shy about breaking up play. Lukas Mondele is one to watch, with a goal, eight shots, and strong pressing numbers. Steve Ngoura carries the most direct attacking threat among the forwards.
Lommel SK possible starting eleven
- GK: Matthias Pieklak
- DF: Timothy Eyoma, Dries Wouters, Shawn Adewoye, Henry Oware
- MF: Joey Pelupessy, Lucas Schoofs, Jason Van Duiven
- FW: Tom Reyners, Ralf Seuntjens, Stredair Appuah
Lee Johnson has been consistent with his 4-2-3-1 setup. Matthias Pieklak starts between the posts with 10 saves in three games, making him one of the busier goalkeepers in the division. Timothy Eyoma and Dries Wouters form a reliable defensive pairing with strong pass completion and interception numbers. Jason Van Duiven is the creative engine with three assists in three games, making him the most dangerous provider in this Lommel squad. Tom Reyners leads the line with two goals and consistent shot output. Lucas Schoofs adds a goal and energy from midfield.
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Cercle Brugge. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Cercle Brugge have the home advantage and the bookmakers’ backing, but their current form does not justify the confidence priced into their odds. Three league games without a win, six goals conceded, and a squad that has struggled to close out results all point to a team still searching for consistency under Lars Friis.
Lommel SK arrive in better shape. Their 4-0 win over Westerlo was their most complete performance of the season, and Jason Van Duiven’s creative output gives them a genuine threat on the break. We predict this match will produce goals at both ends, with Cercle’s high corner rate and direct style creating chances, while Lommel’s clinical edge through Reyners and Van Duiven will make sure they are not shut out.
We predict Both Teams to Score – Yes as the primary selection, backed by Over 2.5 Goals given both teams’ recent scoring records. The Lommel SK to score in both halves hot tip is worth a look at the available prices given their attacking momentum and Cercle’s defensive fragility.
