Football in Belgium

① Classic rivalry encounter.

② Form often goes out the window in derbies.

③ Passion and intensity will define this match.

① Kortrijk have home advantage and a slightly stronger league position this season.

② Liege's attacking options can threaten, but Kortrijk's defense is capable of withstanding pressure.

③ Expect a competitive, open game with a late goal deciding it.

① Gent U23s may struggle to contain a more physical Patro Eisden side.

② Patro Eisden's experience and direct play should edge the match.

③ Defenses could be breached on counter-attacks, producing a few goals.

① Beveren should control proceedings at home and dictate the tempo.

② Olympic de Charleroi can threaten on the break and with set-pieces.

③ A high-scoring, competitive affair is plausible.

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.

① Standard Liege should control the match with superior quality.

② RAAL La Louviere will struggle to break through the defense.

③ A comfortable home win is likely with clean sheets.

① Mechelen's scoring depth should edge this by one goal.

② Zulte Waregem can threaten on counters but may concede twice.

③ An open game with chances for both sides is likely.

① Antwerp's home form gives them the advantage.

② St Truiden's pace could test the defense on the break.

③ Expect goals for both teams and a late winner.

① Anderlecht typically dominate the Belgian Pro League fixtures against Leuven, both in depth and options.

② Leuven will look to exploit counter chances, but injuries appear manageable for the hosts.

③ Anderlecht take a narrow 2-1 win given home support and creative quality.

① Genk's home form and midfield control should balance Gent's pace in attack.

② Both sides carry attacking threat and compact defenses, limiting clear-cut chances.

③ Expect a tight 1-1 draw with a flurry of chances in each half.

① Westerlo host a historically strong Union SG side that can punish mistakes.

② Union SG's attacking variety and recent form give them the upper hand away from home.

③ Prediction is a 1-2 away win with both teams scoring.

① Club Brugge arrive with superior squad strength and recent results on their side.

② Charleroi's resilience is notable, but the gap in quality should show in build-up play.

③ An away win for Brugge 0-2 is likely, with a clean sheet and counter threats.

① Cercle Brugge's home ground offers a favorable setting against midtable visitors.

② Defensive organization from Cercle should stifle FCV's forward line.

③ Prediction is a comfortable 2-0 home win with a late goal boost optional.