Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
by Ian John in Europa League Predictions
Kilmarnock take on Cercle Brugge in the Europa League Second Qualifying Round first leg at Rugby Park on Thursday night. Derek McInnes' Killie have only qualified for Europe twice in the past 22 years so they are somewhat inexperienced in this kind of match compared to their opponents. The Green and Black are managed by Miron Music who led his team to a fourth-place finish in the Belgian Pro League last season. This is just their second European campaign in the past 14 years, so our prediction for the winner of this first-leg tie will focus on other data.
The Scottish side have had a real mixed bag in pre-season. A 2-0 defeat to Cerro Porteno and a 3-2 loss away to Ayr sandwiched a 5-0 win over The New Saints. In their last two friendlies, they beat Auchinleck Talbot 4-0 and League Two Barrow 5-0. That means Kilmarnock are averaging over three goals per game in pre-season, conceding just four.
However, it should also be noted that their opponents Cercle Brugge represent a significant step up in quality, more on par with the Cerro Porteno team that beat Killie 2-0 in their opening friendly of the season.
The Belgian side also finished fourth in their domestic league last season and they have had just two friendlies so far, but landed good results in both. They beat AEK Larnaca 3-2 in their opening friendly and then produced a fine display in a 1-1 draw away to AS Monaco last time out. They can call on the talented Togolese striker Kevin Denkey, who was the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League last season with 27 goals in just 36 league games.
The winner of the tie progresses to face either Molde FK or Silkeborg in the Third Qualifying Round.
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The Best Betting Odds for Kilmarnock v Cercle Bruges Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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15 | 1.05 | 12 |
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3.4 | 3.6 | 2 |
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24 | 1.05 | 19.1 |
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24 | 1.05 | 19.1 |
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4 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
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3.74 | 3.52 | 1.99 |
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11.25 | 1.05 | 10.75 |
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3.9 | 3.78 | 1.88 |
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4.1 | 3.65 | 1.84 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Kilmarnock and Cercle Bruges?
Our prediction for the Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges match is: Cercle Brugge to win and both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/07/2024 between Kilmarnock and Cercle Bruges in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 36.64% for a win of Kilmarnock against Cercle Bruges with odds of 24 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges is 28.1% with odds of 3.78 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.25% chance ⭐ for a win of Cercle Bruges vs Kilmarnock with odds of 19.1 at 1xbet.
Kilmarnock - Cercle Bruges Prediction and Best Odds:
| Kilmarnock Cercle Bruges Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock wins | 36.64% | 24 at 1xbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.47% | 8.78 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 45.24% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Kilmarnock | 13.15% | 7.5 at Bet365 |
Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges Form
Kilmarnock and Cercle Bruges Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
15 May 2024 - Scottish Premiership
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
26 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
19 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
12 May 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
Players list
R. McCrorie
DefenderS. Findlay
R. Deas
L. Mayo
J. Wright
MidfielderF. Murray
L. Donnelly
L. Polworth
B. Lyons
B. Anderson
ForwardK. Vassell
Warleson
DefenderJ. Daland
C. Ravych
S. Miangue
MidfielderE. Utkus
A. Francis
H. Van Der Bruggen
ForwardB. Goncalves De Jesus
F. Augusto
T. Somers
L. Agyekum
Substitutes
K. O'Hara
A. Glavin
DefenderB. Brannan
K. Leslie
MidfielderL. Polworth
R. McKenzie
G. Mackay-Steven
F. Murray
B. Anderson
B. Wales
I. Cameron
M. Delanghe
DefenderS. Miangue
J. Lietaert
E. Kakou
B. Popovic
MidfielderL. Agyekum
R. El Bahri
B. Goncalves De Jesus
F. Augusto
A. Bayo
Kilmarnock - Cercle Bruges Key Points
- Kilmarnock have scored in five of their last six games.
- Both teams have scored in six of Cercle Brugge's last eight games.
- Cercle Brugge have lost just one of their last seven matches.
- Kilmarnock have won just two of their last five competitive fixtures at Rugby Park.
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Our Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges Prediction
Our prediction for the Kilmarnock vs. Cercle Brugge Europa League Second Qualifying Round 1st Leg tie is: Cercle Brugge to win and both teams to score.
Kilmarnock have been scoring lots of goals in pre-season, but against weaker opposition. Cercle Brugge's form is solid heading into this game and any team that can draw away to AS Monaco will feel more than able to get a result away to Kilmarnock. Cercle have a really dangerous attack that will cause Kilmarnock problems and while the home team should score, our prediction is for Cercle Brugge to land a comfortable away win to take into the second leg.
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