The second leg of the 2024/25 Conference League Round of 16 between Cercle Brugge (Belgium) and Jagiellonia (Poland) will take place on March 13 at the Jan Breydel Stadium. The first match ended 3-0 in favor of Jagiellonia. Cercle Brugge vs. Jagiellonia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Cercle Brugge
In the first match, the Belgians were defeated 0-3. This loss was the first for Ferdinand Feldhofer's side in their last five Conference League games (2 wins, 2 draws). In the second leg, Cercle Brugge needs to win by at least a four-goal margin against the Polish team. However, two of their four Conference League victories have come with the necessary handicap. It should be noted that their three-match scoring streak in this tournament ended in Poland.
- The Belgians have scored in 7 of their 9 Conference League games.
- At home in this European competition, Cercle Brugge has not lost in 3 of 4 matches (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Both teams scored in 3 of Cercle Brugge's 4 home games in the Conference League.
Predicted lineup for Cercle Brugge (3-4-3)
Maxim Delanghe – Ibrahim Diakite, Lucas Perrin, Edgaras Utkus – Abu Francis, Flávio Nazinho, Lawrence Agyekum, Alan Minda – Thibo Somers, Felipe Augusto da Silva, Malamine Efekele.
Midfielder Abu Francis is suspended. Defender Senna Miangue is injured.
Jagiellonia
The victory in the previous match was the third consecutive win for Adrian Semenets' team in the Conference League. Moreover, the Polish side scored exactly three goals in each of these matches. In the second leg, Jagiellonia can afford to lose by a two-goal margin. However, their only defeat in the Conference League came with a 0-1 scoreline. If the club loses by a three-goal margin, extra time will be required.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Jagiellonia's last 7 matches in this European competition.
- Forward Afimico Pululu has scored 8 goals in 9 matches in the current tournament.
- In away Conference League games, the Polish team has not lost in 3 of 4 matches (2 wins, 1 draw).
Predicted lineup for Jagiellonia (4-3-3)
Slavomir Abramowicz – Norbert Wojtuszek, Mateusz Skrzypczak, Enzo Ebosse, João Gervásio Moutinho – Leon Flak, Jarosław Kubicki, Jesús Imaz – Afimico Pululu, Darko Churlinov, Miki Villar.
Defenders Michal Sacek and Adrian Dieguez are injured.
Referee
Morten Krogh (Denmark)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 38%.
Cercle Brugge vs. Jagiellonia: Match Prediction
The Polish team continues to show excellent scoring form. Adrian Semenets' side has scored in 7 of 9 matches in this Conference League, never limiting themselves to just one goal. Thanks to this, Jagiellonia ranks third in goals scored in the current tournament edition. They also have the top scorer of the 2024/25 Conference League, Afimico Pululu, in their ranks.
The already shaky defense of the Belgians suffered greatly in the first match. Now, the hosts need to overcome a three-goal deficit, which will require committing significant numbers forward, but doing so without compromising their defense seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Adrian Semenets' team has conceded in 7 of 9 Conference League matches.
I believe one of the Polish team's counterattacks will end badly for the Belgians. My prediction: Jagiellonia individual total over 0.5
