LASK vs Cercle Brugge KSV Prediction & Betting Tips (7 November)

This first part of the season is far from being a success for LASK, which fails to shine, whether on the European scene or in its own championship. The Austrians began by sharing points with Djurgarden in this competition 2-2 before losing to Olimpija Ljubljana 2-0 and they floundered in 28th place in this Conference League. These difficulties in the tournament are far from surprising for this team which is only in 9th place in its championship out of 12 with only 14 points taken in 12 days. The Linz players are left with a defeat suffered against Sturm Graz 1-2 and a draw conceded against Hartberg 1-1 last weekend. Cercle Bruges, for its part, has perfectly launched its European journey by largely dominating the Swiss of Saint-Gall 6-2 during their first match in the tournament.

However, the Belgian club then experienced real disillusionment by losing, to everyone's surprise, against the modest Icelanders from Vikingur Reykjavik 3-1. Despite this defeat, the Walloons remain placed for qualification, in 12th position in the ranking. Far from panicking the scorers in the championship, the Cercle has still found some color in recent days by winning 2 important successes in front of Union Saint-Gilloise 1-3 and Sporting Charleroi 2-0 which allowed it to temporarily exit from the red zone.

Several elements are forced to throw in the towel for this LASK team. Indeed, the starting goalkeeper Lawal, the defenders Andrade and Renner and the attackers Usor and Pintor (ex Troyes and Saint-Etienne) are all out of shape. The other French players, the attackers Tibidi and Taoui, are available. This is also the case of experienced defender Boateng who plays little and of ex Rémois Berisha (2 goals).

With 4 goals scored in the league, Croatian striker Ljubicic is the most dangerous element of this team. Cercles Bruges is also deprived of its starting goalkeeper Warleson who is in the infirmary at the moment. Suspended in the league last weekend, defender Miangué will be allowed to play again while his partner in the defensive sector, Nazinho, could be fit again after missing the last day of the Pro League last weekend.