Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges prediction 25/07/2024 | Europa League
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- Date: 25/07/2024
- Competition: UEFA Europa League
- KO: 20:30 CEST
- Venue: The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park (Kilmarnock)
Kilmarnock make their long-awaited return to the Europa League qualifiers when they take on Cercle Bruges at the BBSP Stadium Rugby Park.
Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges Betting Tips - BTTS
A superb domestic campaign saw Kilmarnock finish fourth in the Scottish Premiership, and with it, seal a return to European football for the first-time since 2019.
Under Derek McInnes, the Scots have built up an excellent record at Rugby Park, scoring 11 wins and recording just three defeats from their last 17 home fixtures.
Killie also enjoyed decent pre-season preparations, with big wins against TNS (5:0), Auchinleck Talbot (4:0) and Barrow (5:0) achieved in the past three weeks.
However, despite their strong performances in Ayrshire, McInnes´s men will be wary of the threat posed by their Belgian visitors.
Cercle make the trip to Scotland ready for their first European fixture since 2011. An excellent season in the Belgian First Division A saw Miron Muslic´s side finish fourth, securing their return to European competitions for only the fourth time in their history.
On the road, Bruges performed well last season, scoring impressive wins against Gent, USG and Antwerp. Four of their last six away fixtures saw BTTS, and considering Kilmarnock´s strong home form, that outcome could present the best betting option on Thursday.
With both sides yet to kick-off their domestic campaign, it's difficult to draw too many conclusions ahead of this fixture, but I do expect both teams to score at Rugby Park.
By no means a banker selection, I'm putting my faith in both teams finding the net in Ayrshire.
Kilmarnock team news
Killie boss McInnes has no reported injury issues ahead of Kilmarnock´s first competitive fixture of the season.
Robby McCrorie should make his debut in the Killie goal after completing a summer transfer from Rangers.
Last matches of Kilmarnock
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Kilmarnock
5 : 0
Barrow
Club Friendlies 3
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Ayr United
3 : 2
Kilmarnock
Club Friendlies 3
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Dundee
1 : 1
Kilmarnock
Premiership
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Kilmarnock
0 : 5
Celtic
Premiership
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St. Mirren
0 : 1
Kilmarnock
Premiership
Kilmarnock lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
W. Dennis
Defenders
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17
S. Findlay
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4
J. Wright
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6
R. Deas
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3
C. Ndaba
Midfielders
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31
L. Polworth
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11
D. Armstrong
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7
R. McK'enzie
Forwards
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22
L. Donnelly
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15
F. Murray
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23
M. Watkins
Cercle Bruges team new
Cercle Bruges boss Miron Muslic has a fully fit squad available on Thursday. Top scorer from last season, Kevin Denkey, is fit and will lead the away attack.
Last matches of Cercle Brugge
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Feyenoord
1 : 0
Cercle Brugge
Club Friendlies 1
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Monaco
1 : 1
Cercle Brugge
Club Friendlies 3
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Cercle Brugge
3 : 2
AEK Larnaca
Club Friendlies 3
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Club Brugge
0 : 0
Cercle Brugge
Pro League
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Cercle Brugge
1 : 2
Union Saint-Gilloise
Pro League
Cercle Brugge lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Warleson
Defenders
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4
J. Daland
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41
H. Siquet
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66
C. Ravych
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28
H. Van der Bruggen
Midfielders
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22
Leonardo Lopes
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17
A. Francis
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6
F. Lemaréchal
Forwards
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22
Leonardo Lopes
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17
A. Francis
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6
F. Lemaréchal
Key Facts Kilmarnock vs Cercle Bruges
- Kilmarnock have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 11 competitive home matches
- Kilmarnock are competing in European competition for the first time since 2019
- Cercle Bruges have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 matches
- Cercle Bruges have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 6 away matches
- Cercle Bruges are competing in European competition for the first time since 2011
Main prediction Kilmarnock - Cercle Brugge
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
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