Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Standard Liege will be looking to put an end to their three-game losing run when they host Beerschot VA to their Stade Maurice Dufrasne in a postponed Jupiler League match. The Red Devils are only six points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that this game is of big importance for the hosts. Both Donnum and Bastien are pushing for a start, while talented defender Nkounkou is back from suspension.
Beerschot VA, on the other hand, are stuck at the bottom of the table with only 16 points in their pocket, meaning that Standard will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Marius Noubissi is back from suspension, while both Biebauw and Frans continue to miss out with injuries. In the first half of the season the Red Devils defeated the Purple White Army thanks to Joao Klauss’ goal.
Highlighted Player (Mehdi Carcela-González):
Despite being born in Liege, Belgium on July 1, 1989, Mehdi Carcela represents Morocco on the international stage. Carcela initially chose to play for his country of birth Belgium, taking part in two friendlies with the Red Devils, but in February 2011 he made his debut with Morocco.
He represented Morocco at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia, but the African side failed to make it to the knockout stages of the showpiece tournament. Speaking of his club career, Mehdi Carcela played for the likes of Standard Liege, Anzhi, Benfica, Granada and Olympiakos (on loan). He currently plays for Standard Liege on loan from Granada.
Mehdi Carcela’s main position is right winger, but he is capable of playing as both attacking midfielder and left winger as well. In the 2008/2009 season the Morocco international won the Belgian Pro League with Standard and seven seasons later he repeated the success with Benfica as the Eagles won Primeira Liga. His preferred foot is left.