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Match Analysis: Cercle Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise (Belgian Pro League, December 26, 2025) This Boxing Day fixture at the Jan Breydel Stadion sees struggling Cercle Brugge host league leaders Union Saint-Gilloise (also known as Royale Union SG) in the Jupiler Pro League, with kick-off at around 20:00 CET (times vary slightly by source, but evening slot). Union Saint-Gilloise top the table with strong form (around 38 points from 18-19 games, 11 wins, high goal tally and best defense), while Cercle Brugge are near the bottom (15th or second-from-bottom with ~16 points from 19 matches, fighting relegation). Recent Form and Results Cercle Brugge have been in poor shape, winless in recent games (e.g., only 1 win in last 5-10), struggling defensively and offensively at home. They've conceded regularly and failed to keep clean sheets, with low scoring output. Union Saint-Gilloise remain unbeaten or rarely lose, with a solid defensive record (conceding ~0.6 goals per game on average) a

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Belgian Pro League: Cercle Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise In recent meetings between the two sides, Union Saint-Gilloise have held the upper hand, recording more wins in the head-to-head record. Cercle Brugges domestic form has been quite inconsistent, with the number of defeats clearly outweighing their wins, and they often concede goals at home. Their recent home performances have not been convincing, which could cause them significant difficulties in stopping a confident Saint-Gilloise side. On the other hand, Union Saint-Gilloise are currently one of the stronger teams in the Belgian Pro League this season, boasting a higher win rate and a better defensive record than Cercle Brugge. In recent head-to-head encounters, Saint-Gilloise have usually dominated, including a 20 away victory at Cercle Brugge in their most recent meeting. A win for Saint-Gilloise appears to be the most likely outcome, as their quality, form, and league position clearly favor them. Pick: Away Win

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