Cercle Brugge face a key league match against Antwerp on Sunday 1 November as they aim to end a run of inconsistent results. The game at the Jan Breydel Stadium kicks off at 1:30 PM.
That patchy form has left Cercle Brugge languishing in 18th place in the standings, with just three points from eight matches. They already trail league leaders Gent by nineteen points. Their recent league form is concerning, with zero wins, three draws and five losses, and a recent run of loss, loss, draw, loss, loss.
Lineup and form
Manneh and Ngoura were on target in the cup win over Sporting Hasselt. Manneh opened the scoring after twenty minutes, with Ngoura adding a second shortly after half-time. Manneh was also on the scoresheet in the 1-2 loss to Anderlecht, finding the net after just eleven minutes. Their last league victory, however, dates back to September 12th, a 1-1 draw at OH Leuven. Since then, they have suffered a 3-2 defeat at Charleroi and the home loss to Anderlecht, making their recent form one win, one draw and two losses. The defence has conceded sixteen goals so far this campaign, while scoring only nine.
Antwerp arrive following a 3-0 home win against Charleroi, but were thrashed 1-5 at KVC Westerlo a week earlier. The Antwerp side are likely to again rely on players like goalkeeper Semm Renders and midfielder Arthur Vermeeren.
For Cercle Brugge, this match is the last before the international break. First comes a trip to face Union St. Gilloise, who currently sit fourth in the table. That fixture is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th, a week before Antwerp's visit.
The encounter with Antwerp presents an opportunity to break the negative cycle and finally secure points at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
