Pro League matchday 24: must-win matchups for KVM and Cercle!

On matchday 24 of the Belgian Pro League (31 January and 1 and 2 February), we find plenty of amazing football action all across the country. For Golden Palace sponsored teams KV Mechelen and Cercle Brugge, there’s another chance to get the points they need to move to the top half of the ranking. What’ll happen this upcoming weekend? Let’s see!

OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen

31/01 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: OH Leuven

With 26 points versus 27 points, OH Leuven vs KV Mechelen is a heated battle between direct rivals. Strong as KV Mechelen is, we’ll give OH Leuven the victory because of home advantage.

Charleroi vs Dender

01/02 4 p.m.

Most likely to win: Charleroi

Charleroi has more to lose than it stands to win this weekend. It needs a victory against Dender, just one place down, to keep its spot. We predict that that’s exactly what will happen.

Cercle Brugge vs Standard

01/02 6.15 p.m.

Most likely to win: Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge has moved up in recent matchdays, and there’s no telling where it might stop. Against Standard, a home win for “de Vereniging” should be fairly evident.

KRC Genk vs Beerschot

01/02 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: KRC Genk

The dominant first-placed team versus the downtrodden last-placed team: it’s practically a no-brainer who’ll win this. Barring the upset of the season, KRC Genk beats Beerschot.

Antwerp vs Club Brugge

02/02 1.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: Club Brugge

In the biggest game of the weekend, Antwerp meets Club Brugge. Expect a closed, testy match in which the visitors from Bruges will win in the end.

Union vs STVV

02/02 4 p.m.

Most likely to win: Union

Union is third for the moment, but this position isn’t set in stone. Only a victory makes sure that USG stays where it is. Against STVV, which is in the relegation zone, it’s likely to happen.

KAA Gent vs Anderlecht

02/02 6.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: KAA Gent

KAA Gent hasn’t really shown any improvement since sacking its coach a few weeks back. The scalp of a fellow top 6 contender like Anderlecht is just what the Buffalos need: home win!

KV Kortrijk vs Westerlo

02/02 7.15 p.m.

Most likely to win: Westerlo

In the lower echelons of the JPL, we have the encounter between KV Kortrijk and Westerlo. KVK will do everything in its power to get the 3 points, but it’ll be Westerlo that’ll win away.