Pro League: will matchday 7 bring any surprises?

With Dender, the JPL has a surprise leader. Can the newcomer keep its impressive form going, or will the usual suspects rise up? The answers will follow on 13, 14 and 15 September, when the Belgian Pro League has its 7th matchday. Below, we’ve summed up our predictions for this weekend in Belgian football.

► Dender vs Standard

13/09 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Dender

Fresh into the JPL this 2024-2025 season and already leading the rankings after 6 matchdays: Dender is on a roll!

► Cercle Bruges vs KRC Genk

14/09 4 p.m.

Most likely to win: KRC Genk

Our sponsored team Cercle faces an uphill battle against Genk, a solid contender for the title, year after year.

► KV Kortrijk vs Club Bruges

14/09 6.15 p.m.

Most likely to win: Club Bruges

Kortrijk narrowly escaped relegation, while Club Bruges won its umpteenth title last season: open-and-shut case.

► Anderlecht vs Westerlo

14/09 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Anderlecht

Westerlo has been punching above its weight so far, and something has to give. Anderlecht for the win!

► Antwerp vs Union

15/09 1.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: Antwerp

Neither Antwerp nor Union has been convincing, so far, but at home, Antwerp should rise to the occasion.

► STVV vs OH Leuven

15/09 4 p.m.

Most likely to win: STVV

In a battle between mediocre teams of similar strength like this, it’s usually a safe bet to predict the home team to win.

► Charleroi vs Beerschot

15/09 6.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: Charleroi

Charleroi should have no trouble putting aside a Beerschot side that is struggling to keep up its JPL competitors.

► KAA Gent vs KV Mechelen

15/09 7.15 p.m.

Most likely to win: KAA Gent

Despite all valiant efforts by our sponsored Malinwa, KAA Gent is expected to keep the 3 points at home.