Challenger Pro League
The Challenger Pro League is the second tier of Belgian football, serving as the primary pathway to the Belgian Pro League. It features a mix of ambitious clubs across Belgium competing for promotion, often through playoffs. The league was rebranded in 2020 from the former Belgian First Division B.
⚡ Counter-attacking, disciplined defense, and rapid transitions with emphasis on organization and set-pieces.
📌 Notable Facts
- Rebranded in 2020 from the Belgian First Division B to Challenger Pro League.
- Promotion to the Belgian Pro League is decided via promotion playoffs among the top teams.
- Spreads across multiple Belgian cities, fostering national reach.
League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 0 | +38 | 69 | |
| 2 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 5 | +21 | 54 | |
| 3 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | +12 | 48 | |
| 4 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | +12 | 45 | |
| 5 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | +6 | 43 | |
| 6 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | +5 | 43 | |
| 7 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | +1 | 36 | |
| 8 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | +4 | 36 | |
| 9 | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 33 | |
| 10 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 29 | |
| 11 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | -7 | 27 | |
| 12 | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | -3 | 27 | |
| 13 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 24 | |
| 14 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -17 | 23 | |
| 15 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -11 | 23 | |
| 16 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | -20 | 16 | |
| 17 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -28 | 16 |
① Beerschot leverage home advantage to edge Genk U23.
② Experienced performers in Beerschot's attack should trouble a young visitor defense.
③ Open contest with chances at both ends.
① Eupen look solid at home against the U23 side.
② Gent U23 may struggle to carve openings.
③ Clean sheet for Eupen supports a controlled win.
① Brugge NXT's offensive options could hurt Lierse.
② Lierse will push high-press but may concede again.
③ Brugge's youth squad frequently nets from set-pieces; expect a goal exchange.
① Anderlecht Futures have the crowd behind them at home.
② Patro Eisden will try to frustrate and hit on the break.
③ A tight match with goals likely for both sides.
① Lommel and Kortrijk are evenly matched in this clash.
② Both teams will seek to avoid defeat and push for a score.
③ An entertaining, balanced game with chances on both sides.
① RWDM Brussels look to control the game away from home.
② Olympic de Charleroi will need a compact defense and fast counters.
③ A disciplined away display could yield a comfortable win for RWDM.
① Lokeren have the stronger squad and home support.
② Beveren will need to defend stoutly and attack on counters.
③ A clean sheet for Lokeren is on the cards.
① Seraing's home form provides an edge.
② Francs Borains have threats up front and can punish mistakes.
③ The clash should feature goals from both sides.
① Beerschot start as the favorites at home given form and stability.
② Anderlecht Futures will look to exploit counter-attacks but face a tough test.
③ Beerschot should edge a close contest with a narrow victory.
① Eupen should control the game and keep a clean sheet.
② Lierse SK will try to counter but struggle to threaten.
③ A disciplined defensive display keeps the result favorable for Eupen.
① Club Brugge NXT can steal a result on the road against Genk U23.
② Genk U23 will push hard but may concede twice.
③ Midfield battles could decide the outcome for the young sides.
① Liege's quality should shine in the attacking moments.
② Patro Eisden will fight hard at home but concede again.
③ A tightly contested game with chances at both ends.
① Club Brugge NXT enjoy home-field edge and deeper squad.
② Anderlecht Futures are quick on the counter but lack consistency against a stronger development side.
③ Expect a tight, open game with a late goal deciding it.
① Genk U23 host in-form rivals from Lierse SK.
② Youthful lines may produce efforts on goal on both sides.
③ A balanced fixture likely ends level with limited clear-cut chances.
① Beerschot possess greater strength and proven finishing in this division.
② Francs Borains struggle to shut down quality attacks.
③ A compact away performance should yield a clean sheet and win.
① RWDM Brussels benefit from home support and solid form.
② Eupen can match them in midfield and create chances.
③ The sides cancel each other out in a draw.
① Lommel look the stronger side at home and control the game.
② RFC Seraing may struggle to break through the defense.
③ A clean sheet for Lommel seals a comfortable win.