Cercle Brugge and Kortrijk are set to face off in a Belgian Pro League match this Sunday at Jan Breydelstadion. Both teams are looking to bounce back from disappointing defeats in the opening weekend of the 2024-25 season.
Cercle Brugge had a successful run in the Europa League qualifiers, securing a spot in the third round after defeating Kilmarnock. However, their domestic campaign got off to a rocky start with a defeat against Westerlo. They will be looking to turn things around and secure their first win of the season.
Kortrijk, on the other hand, suffered a narrow loss to Gent in their season opener. They have been struggling to find their form, with a four-game losing streak in pre-season friendlies. The departure of key attacking star Isaak Davies has raised concerns about their ability to score goals this season.
In terms of team news, Cercle Brugge will be without right-back Ibrahim Diakite due to injury, while Kortrijk may make some attacking alterations to improve their performance.
Possible lineups for the match include Warelson, Utkus, Popovic, Daland, Nazinho; Francis, Agyekum, Augusto, Van der Bruggen; Denkey, Ouattara for Cercle Brugge and Gunnarsson; Alebiosu, Mampassi, Silva, Fujii, De Neve; Mehssatou, Kaneko, Ambrose, Fossum; El Idrissy for Kortrijk.
In terms of predictions, we expect Cercle Brugge to come out on top with a 2-0 victory. After their European success, they should have the momentum to secure the win. Kortrijk’s struggles in attack could make it difficult for them to find the back of the net.
Overall, this match promises to be an exciting clash between two teams looking to kickstart their domestic campaign with a win. Be sure to tune in to see how it all unfolds at Jan Breydelstadion this Sunday.
