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Cercle Brugge invite Kilmarnock to Jan Breydel Stadium for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round on Thursday (August 1). The two teams drew 1-1 in the first leg in Scotland last week. Kazeem Olaigbe gave Brugge the lead in the 55th minute before David Watson equalised for Kilmarnock 15 minutes later.
Playing for the first time in a UEFA competition since the 2010-11 season, Cercle registered their first draw in European competitions. They lost 3-0 at Westerlo in their Belgian Pro League campaign opener on Sunday.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, haven't qualified for the group stage of a UEFA competition this century. They last played in the Europa League qualifiers in the 2019-20 season, where they were eliminated in the first round.
Cercle Brugge vs Kilmarnock Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams met for the first time last week.
- It was the first meeting against a Scottish team for Cercle, while Kilmarnock met a Belgian team for the fifth time.
- Cercle have four wins and losses apiece in nine games in UEFA competitions.
- Cercle have one defeat in four home games in UEFA competitions, winning three.
- Kilmarnock have two wins in 10 away games on their travels in 2024, losing three.
- Kilmarnock are unbeaten in five meetings with Belgian teams, winning four.
- The visitors have one win in five games in the Europa League qualifiers.
Cercle Brugge vs Kilmarnock Prediction
Cercle have endured a winless start to the season but are playing their first home game. They had one win in their last five home games last campaign.
Kilmarnock, meanwhile, played their first competitive match of the season in the first leg. They have an unbeaten record against Belgian teams and are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Cercle 1-2 Kilmarnock
Cercle Brugge vs Kilmarnock Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Kilmarnock to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Kevin Denkey to score or assist any time - Yes
