Cercle Brugge vs Hearts Predictions

• Hearts have lost four of their last five
• Cercle Brugge have won four of their last seven home games
• Hearts have failed to keep a clean sheer in all eighteen competitive games this season

Further woes for out of form Hearts

Belgian side Cercle Brugge have experienced mixed fortunes in their first three Conference League matches, recording one win, one draw, and one loss. They now face a struggling Hearts team, who have lost four of their last five games and sit 11th in the Scottish Premier League. Defensive frailties have plagued Hearts all season, with the team failing to keep a clean sheet across all competitions in 18 matches. Cercle Brugge have had their own faults but have shown strength at home, winning four of their last seven matches at their home ground. Backed by this home form, they’ll fancy their chances against Hearts and are well-positioned to come out on top.

Defence has clearly been a major concern for Hearts, but their attacking output has been  more promising, with them averaging over a goal per game across all competitions. They face a Cercle Brugge side that has also struggled defensively, setting the stage for a game that should feature a few goals. Brugge can come out on top with a 2-1 win