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.
โก Counter-attacking, disciplined defense, and rapid transitions with emphasis on organization and set-pieces.
๐ 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 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 0 | +40 | 76 | |
| 2 | 28 | 19 | 4 | 5 | +26 | 61 | |
| 3 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 6 | +16 | 57 | |
| 4 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 | +6 | 48 | |
| 5 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | +12 | 47 | |
| 6 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | +5 | 44 | |
| 7 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | +8 | 42 | |
| 8 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | -3 | 37 | |
| 9 | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | -6 | 33 | |
| 10 | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | -2 | 33 | |
| 11 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 32 | |
| 12 | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | -8 | 30 | |
| 13 | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | -6 | 28 | |
| 14 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | -13 | 27 | |
| 15 | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | -18 | 25 | |
| 16 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 19 | -21 | 18 | |
| 17 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 18 | -34 | 16 |
โ Kortrijk look slightly stronger at home in the Challenger Pro League.
โก Both teams should find the net, and a narrow 2-1 is plausible.
โข Expect an open, competitive match with chances on both sides.
โ RFC Seraing host Genk U23 as the visitors are tipped to win.
โก Genk U23โs attacking quality should edge the game despite a potential home threat.
โข Both sides can score, but the guests are favored to take the three points.
โ Liege are favored at home with Beerschot offering resistance.
โก An attacking Liege should find space, likely yielding a 2-1 result with the visitors scoring once.
โข The match could feature an open tempo and multiple goal chances.
โ Lommel United are favored at home based on form and the matchup.
โก Borains will look to disrupt, but Lommelโs defense should limit danger, keeping a clean sheet.
โข A controlled, efficient win is likely with a second goal adding late comfort.
โ Lokeren host Gent U23 in a tight clash where neither side dominates.
โก Both teams are capable of scoring, leading to a likely draw.
โข Defensive balance could decide the outcome in a closely fought encounter.
โ K. Lierse SK look comfortable at home with a strong offensive showing.
โก Patro Eisden will attempt to respond but struggle to keep up defensively.
โข We should see a 2-1 win for Lierse SK with both teams scoring.
โ Anderlecht Futures may struggle to impose themselves against a more experienced Eupen side.
โก Eupen's defensive organization should stifle dangerous breaks from the home team.
โข The match ends 0-1 in favor of the away side.
โ Brugge NXT should capitalize on home form against Beveren.
โก Beveren may grab a late consolation, but the hosts control the clash.
โข 2-1 to Brugge NXT with a competitive display.
โ Francs Borains' home edge could be decisive against Lokeren.
โก Lokeren will push to avoid defeat but may struggle to disrupt the home attack.
โข A closely contested affair with Borains completing the home win.
โ Beveren take initiative at home and edge a close win with goals from both sides.
โก RWDM Brussels push for an equalizer but come up short.
โข An entertaining Belgian second-tier clash with chances at both ends.
โ Olympic de Charleroi and RFC Seraing share the points in a balanced duel.
โก Attacks come in waves but defenses hold firm.
โข A tactical Belgian second-tier clash with chances at both ends.