Our prediction for this Belgium Pro League match:
Leuven
Match Time & Date:
30/09/2023
09:15 AM
Prediction: 1-1
St Liege
Leuven will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Mechelen when they take on Standard Liege in the Jupiler League round 9. Leuven have been showing signs of improvement of late and, no doubt, the triumph at AFAS-stadion gave them a confidence boost. Both Federico Ricca and Mathieu Maertens are out of contention with injuries, while Nathaniel Opoku and Alexandro Calut are major doubts.
The Red Devils, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous four league fixtures, but they must start winning on a regular basis if they are to represent Belgium in European competitions next term. Anyhow, we are tempted to put our money on draw this time out as the in-form hosts are tough to beat at Den Dreef. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team ahead of the trip to Heverlee.
Highlighted Team (St Liege):
Standard are a Belgian football club based in Liege. The club was founded back in 1898 and 11 years later they joined Belgian First League. Les Rouches (the Reds) immediately dropped to the lower leagues, but in 1921 they returned to the Belgian top flight. Standard won their first Belgian League trophy in 1958, but you should have in mind that they were level on points with second-placed Royal Antwerp.
In 2009 the Reds clinched their tenth domestic title, beating Anderlecht in the title game. Talented midfielder Axel Witsel scored the winner for Standard in the 1-0 triumph over their bitter rivals. Standard play their home games at Stade Maurice Dufrasne, the venue that was opened in 1909. The capacity of the stadium is 30 023.
Maurice Dufrasne was the club’s chairman from 1909 until 1931. Speaking of the club’s European success, Standard participated in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1982, losing to La Liga giants Barcelona in the title game.
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