Cercle Bruges - Gent

Steve Ngoura leads the line for Cercle Brugge as they look to turn their fortunes around on 6 September 2026. The forward is expected to start in a side currently navigating a difficult patch, having suffered consecutive league defeats against Club Brugge and Lommel. With Gaetan Coucke anchoring the defence from goal, the hosts need a clinical performance to break their winless streak in the Belgian Pro League. The last time these two sides met in the league on 20 February 2026, Cercle Brugge secured a narrow victory, a result they will be eager to replicate to regain confidence.

Gent arrive at Jan Breydel Stadion in fine form, buoyed by a recent victory over Club Brugge and a successful run in European qualification. Midfielders Laszlo Benes and Mathias Delorge have been instrumental in their recent success, providing the engine for a side that has shown resilience across multiple competitions. While Gent maintained their momentum with a win against OH Leuven on 3 September 2026, they must remain focused to overcome a Cercle Brugge team desperate for points. The tactical battle in midfield will likely dictate the outcome as both sides seek to assert control in this matchday 5 encounter.