As the current leaders of the Belgian Pro League, Saint Gilloise have been dominant this season. They currently top the table with 41 points and boast the best offensive and defensive records in the league (35 goals scored, 11 conceded). Despite having played in the Champions League during the week, raising concerns about their fitness, their squad depth and resilience far surpass that of the home team. Cercle Brugge's performance this season has been poor, currently sitting in 16th place, just above the relegation play-off zone. Although they secured a 2-0 victory against OH Leuven in the last match, ending their losing streak, their overall form remains low, with only two wins in their last ten matches. Their home win rate is only 10%. Saint Gilloise have a significant advantage in recent encounters between the two teams. In their last six meetings, Saint Gilloise has won four times, including a recent 2-0 victory on November 22nd. Cercle Brugge faces a clear psychological disadvantage when playing against Saint Gilloise. Overall, while Cercle Brugge desperately needs points to avoid relegation and their desire to win is strong, the significant gap in quality and their recent poor form make it difficult for them to stop the in-form Saint Gilloise.