3 October 2017 at 18:30

Match Summary

OH Leuven defeated Cercle Brugge 3:0. The match was played in Challenger Pro League 2017. Goals were scored by E. Moore 28′, Casagolda 54′, M. Maertens 77′. Cercle Brugge made 3 substitutions, OH Leuven made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Cercle Brugge and OH Leuven — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Cercle Brugge
OH Leuven
Kick Off
Half Time
54′
Casagolda
I. KonéI. Cardona
57′
60′
CasagoldaS. Diédhiou
66′
T. AzevedoJ. Gorius
S. BuylCrysan
70′
Johanna Ochieng OmoloC. Vincent
86′
87′
N. StormF. Le Postollec
Full Time

Lineups

Cercle Brugge lined up in a — formation under J. Riga, while OH Leuven deployed a — under N. Pearson.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cercle Brugge is —, compared to 6.57 for OH Leuven. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cercle Brugge's highest-rated starter is —, while OH Leuven's best-rated player is M. Maertens (6.57).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Cercle Brugge have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. OH Leuven's starters account for 1 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by M. Maertens (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Cercle Brugge field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus OH Leuven's 11 rated 6.57. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Cercle Brugge and 73% for OH Leuven. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Cercle Brugge's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 for OH Leuven. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Cercle Brugge's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while OH Leuven average 30.0 (youngest: M. Maertens (30), oldest: M. Maertens (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Cercle Brugge's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 31 for OH Leuven. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Cercle BruggePosition StrengthOH Leuven
Avg Rating
6.57
Midfielder (11 v 11)6.57
0G 0A1G 3A
Cercle Brugge
1MidfielderP. Nardi
2MidfielderJ. Taravel
27MidfielderE. Imorou
8MidfielderL. Palun
19MidfielderB. Lambot
15MidfielderJohanna Ochieng Omolo
30MidfielderX. Mercier
5MidfielderI. Koné
10MidfielderS. Buyl
28MidfielderD. De Belder
11MidfielderG. Tormin
OH Leuven
1MidfielderN. Gillekens
2MidfielderD. Daeseleire
3MidfielderK. Tshimanga
4MidfielderK. Schuermans
5MidfielderE. Moore
28MidfielderK. Persoons
6MidfielderD. Hubert
33MidfielderM. Maertens6.61G3A
14MidfielderT. Azevedo
9MidfielderCasagolda
11MidfielderN. Storm

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Cercle Brugge have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. OH Leuven show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Cercle Brugge

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OH Leuven

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Cercle Brugge vs OH Leuven Head to Head Results

Cercle Brugge and OH Leuven have met 2 times — Cercle Brugge won 1, OH Leuven won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.

1

Cercle Brugge

0

Drawn

1

OH Leuven

Goals: 3Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

21 Dec 2025OH Leuven0 – 2Cercle Brugge
8 Nov 2025Cercle Brugge1 – 2OH Leuven
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 4 Apr 2026