Cercle Brugge v Kilmarnock: Prediction, Tips and Odds

There is lots at stake when Cercle Brugge welcome Kilmarnock to Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday, with the duo facing off in the second leg of their Europa League second-round qualifier.

Having played out a 1-1 draw at Rugby Park in Scotland, this tie is on a knife edge as both teams eye a place in the third round of qualifying, where either Molde or Silkeborg await.

Cercle Brugge v Kilmarnock betting tips and predictions

Kilmarnock to qualify - 11/4

Kilmarnock face a tough task to negotiate their way into the third round of qualifying but they showed great determination and resolve to pick up a draw in the first leg, coming from 1-0 down in that game.

Head coach Derek McInnes did a terrific job with Killie last season, guiding them to a fourth-placed finish and earning the Scottish Premiership Manager of the Season award.

The 53-year-old will be eager to build some early momentum ahead of their opening domestic match of the 2024/25 campaign, a difficult trip to defending champions Celtic on Sunday, and they do that by getting past Cercle Brugge.

Kilmarnock lost just one of their last eight away league matches to end last term on a high and they can take advantage of a Cercle side that were thumped 3-0 at Westerlo at the weekend.

It was a dismal start to the Belgian campaign for Cercle and they have managed to win just one of their last five competitive home assignments.

Another close-fought battle is expected, so backing Kilmarnock to qualify offers a bit more cover.

Both teams to score - 4/5

Both teams found the back of the net in the first leg and that outcome is expected when they clash in Bruges.

In Cercle's last 10 competitive home matches, both teams scoring has landed eight times, while they have conceded four times across their last two outings.

As for Kilmarnock, there have been goals at both ends in seven of their last nine away fixtures in the Scottish Premiership and there looks to be a strong chance BTTS will come in again on Thursday.

Kyle Vassell to score any time - 15/4

There is plenty of attacking talent on the pitch for this second leg and one player who stands out for Kilmarnock in the anytime goalscorer market is captain Kyle Vassell, who is priced at 15/4.

The 31-year-old striker was the joint-top scorer for his club in the league last season, notching nine times, and he set up David Watson's equaliser at Rugby Park.

Vassell will be hoping to turn from provider to scorer in Belgium and it would be no surprise should he pop with a crucial goal in this contest.

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Cercle Brugge v Kilmarnock odds

Cercle Brugge - 12/25
Draw - 7/2
Kilmarnock - 4/1

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