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 Genk U23's pace and depth could trouble Beerschot.
② Beerschot will rely on home advantage to secure a result.
③ An away win with goals at both ends is anticipated.
① Eupen and Gent U23 are closely matched, making a draw plausible.
② Gent U23's youthful energy could frustrate Eupen at home.
③ A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome.
① K. Lierse SK will struggle to contain Brugge NXT.
② Brugge NXT's quality should bend the result in their favor.
③ Away victory is most likely.
① Anderlecht Futures have more quality and home advantage.
② Patro Eisden will push for a result but may concede late.
③ Expect a competitive game with goals from both teams.
① Lommel's home form gives them the edge.
② Kortrijk will try to disrupt but may struggle to score.
③ A tight win for Lommel seems likely.
① Both teams are evenly matched in a Belgian second-tier battle.
② Defensive discipline could prevent late wins for either side.
③ A draw is a reasonable expectation.
① Lokeren's home advantage tips the scale in their favor.
② Beveren will seek an away goal to keep it interesting.
③ An exciting game with goals for both sides is plausible.
① Seraing and Borains are likely to cancel each other out.
② Both sides can threaten on the counter without being ruthless in front of goal.
③ A balanced 1-1 draw could occur.
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 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.