Cercle Bruges - Lommel

Dante Vanzeir leads the Cercle Brugge attack for this matchday 4 encounter on 29 August 2026, aiming to ignite an offense that has shown resilience but lacked a finishing touch recently. Following a narrow defeat to Club Brugge and consecutive draws against St. Truiden and Standard Liege, the home side is eager to secure their first victory of the campaign. The expected XI, anchored by Gaetan Coucke in goal and a defensive line featuring Valy Konate, will need to maintain focus at Jan Breydel Stadion to contain a visiting side that has demonstrated significant attacking potential.

Lommel arrives with momentum after a convincing 4-0 win against Westerlo, a result that highlights the threat posed by forward Jason van Duiven. Their recent form has been inconsistent, including a loss to Sporting Charleroi and a draw with St. Truiden, but the visitors will look to exploit any defensive lapses from their hosts. With Sverre Halseth Nypan pulling the strings in midfield, Lommel aims to carry their scoring confidence into this fixture. The two sides last met in a July friendly that ended in a 1-1 stalemate, setting the stage for a competitive contest.