LiontipsCercle Brugge vs Hearts. Conference League match prediction and betting tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Cercle Brugge started in European competitions in the Europa League, but suffered a defeat from Norwegian Molde and went to the Conference League. In the final stage, the Belgian club played against Wisła Krakow, exchanging victories with the opponent (6:1 away and 1:4 at home), and entered the main draw of the competition. After three rounds, the Green-Blacks have four points in their assets and suffered only one defeat, losing to Vikingur (1:3). In the last match, Muron Muslić charges played out a goalless draw with LASK.
In the national championship the team shows disgusting results and occupies 14th place in the tournament table, has 15 points and is in the relegation group. In the last round the club lost with a minimal score to Standard (0:1), and in the game before suffered a crushing defeat from Anderlecht (0:5).
Disqualifications and injuries
The Belgian club will miss the game with the injured Varleson and the disqualified Denki.
Interesting trends for betting
- Cercle Brugge have failed to win in three games in a row (two defeats and a draw)
- The team has not scored a single goal in three consecutive matches played in all tournaments
Probable line-up : Delange, Diakite, Ravich, Kakou, Magni, Agicum, Van der Bruggen, Nazino, Somers, Augusto, Minda.
Current form
Hearts failed in the Europa League, where they lost in the last round to Viktoria Plzen with the same score 0:1 in both matches. The team path in European competitions does not end there, and few expected Liam Fox charges to perform well in the final of the selection of the second most important European tournament. Having moved to the Conference League, the team will try to get to the playoffs, but it will not be easy, since the opponents in the main stage are tough. In the last game, the "hearts" were defeated by Heidenheim (0:2). After three games, the team has six points and occupies 12th place in the standings, while being in the playoff zone.
In the Scottish Championship, the "maroons" are not shining with results and occupy the penultimate place in the tournament table. Over 14 rounds, the club suffered nine defeats, won two victories and achieved three draws. In the last confrontation, "Hearts" suffered a defeat from the leader "Celtic" (1:4).
Disqualifications and injuries
The club will not be helped by the injured Taylor and Nieuwenhof.
Interesting trends for betting
- Hearts have conceded in six games in a row
- The team suffered three defeats in a row in all tournaments
Tentative line-up : Gordon, Forrester, Kent, Rowles, Kingsley, Forrest, Boateng, Devlin, Spittal, Shankland, Vargas.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
In 2 of the last 5 meetings between the guests, the score was like this
8.50Bet 1st half: draw
In 3 of the hosts' last 5 matches, there was a draw in the first half
2.25Bet 2nd half: Cercle Brugge win
In 2 of the 5 recent games, the Belgians won in the second half
2.05Tip and bets
The hosts will certainly strive to win and will play with full dedication. Cercle Brugge have classy players in attack, superior in class and experience to their opponents. It is most likely worth counting on a goal extravaganza, since the Scots finished three of the five matches with a total over and do not intend to sit in defense.
Forecast - total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.80
Bet on the outcome
Cercle Brugge had a tough time in the confrontations with representatives of Austria and Iceland, but there are chances of success with one of the outsiders of the Scottish championship. The home club must earn three points and surpass the opponent in the main draw. We believe that the Belgians will use their experience and cope with the opponent.
Prediction - Cercle Brugge win with odds of 1.77
Bet on corners
Cercle Brugge will play attacking football and will probably spend a lot of time near the opponent goal, but Hearts will also try to respond. There will most likely be a lot of corners.
Forecast - total corners over 9.5 with odds of 1.72
