Cercle Brugge KSV vs Hearts Prediction & Betting Tips (28 November)

For its first participation in the final phase of a European competition, Cercle Bruges had an ideal start by winning fairly well against the Swiss Saint-Gall 6-2. The rest was much more disappointing for the Belgians who were surprised by Vikingur Reykjavik 3-1 before being held to a draw by LASK 0-0 on the last day. As a result, they occupy 15th place in this Conference League. The Cercle also does not shine in the championship where it vegetates in the 2nd part of the table after their rout suffered against Anderlecht 0-5 before the break. A reaction will be expected next weekend against Standard de Liège. For its part, this Hearts of Midlothian team offered two very satisfactory performances during the first days of this Conference League by winning against Dynamo Minsk 1- 2 then against Omonia Nicosia 2-0.

However, the Scots were subsequently unable to resist against the Germans from Heidenheim 0-2 and they are therefore in 12th position in this league phase of the Conference League. These great European performances contrast with those offered in the championship. Indeed, the Edinburgh-based club is only in 11th place out of 12 in the Scottish Premier League. Defeated before the break by Rangers 1-0, Hearts players will host Celtic next weekend .

Cercle Bruges risks having to deal with the absence of the starting goalkeeper Warleson who is in the infirmary. More annoying, the top scorer of this team, Kevin Denkey (7 goals in the league, 4 in the Conference League) will be suspended after receiving too many yellow cards recently. He will also join FC Cincinatti in the coming weeks. In his absence, young Ouattara is the Cercle's most prolific player with only 2 goals to his credit (+1 in C4).

His attacking partner Olaigbe (2 goals in C4) could also do well. For Hearts, defender Taylor, long-term injured midfielder Nieuwenhof and Japanese striker Oda should not make the trip to Belgium for this poster. None of the players present in this squad have exceeded the mark of 2 goals scored but the Costa Rican Vargas, the midfielder Spittal and the young Wilson still reached this total.