Pro League: which surprises will round 9 bring?

Round 9 of the Belgian Pro League is upon us, and what will happen? With Anderlecht searching for success under interim leadership, Club Brugge looking to bounce back from a derby defeat, and a desperate Beerschot hoping to stop the rot, there’s no shortage of drama!

Dive into our predictions for each match and who’s likely to prevail this weekend:
 

Cercle Brugge vs. AA Gent

On 26 September at 8.45 pm

Most likely to win: Gent
 
Gent takes this one, but just barely. Cercle won’t make it easy, yet the odds favour Gent's superior firepower to snatch the win by a whisker.
 

Sporting Charleroi vs. Club Brugge

On 27 September at 8.45 pm

Most likely to win: Club Brugge

After a tough loss in the Flemish derby, Brugge will be looking for redemption, and Charleroi might be the unlucky victim. Expect a focused Brugge side to return to winning ways.
 

KRC Genk vs. KV Mechelen

On 28 september at 4 pm

Most likely to win: KRC Genk

Genk blasted through Dender last week, and they’re not about to slow down. With home advantage and momentum, Mechelen could find themselves overwhelmed.
 

Standard de Liège vs. KVC Westerlo

On 28 September at 6.15 pm
 
Most likely to win: Westerlo

It’s a tight one, but the odds favour Westerlo to edge it. Standard has been shaky, and Westerlo’s tenacity might just pay off on the road.
 

FCV Dender EH vs. RSCA Anderlecht

On 28 September at 8.45 pm

Most likely to win: Anderlecht
 
Can Anderlecht finally grab a victory? With the odds backing them, this could be the week they finally turn their fortunes around. Dender’s recent slump might be Anderlecht’s golden chance.
 

Royal Antwerp FC vs. K Beerschot VA

On 29 September at 1.30 pm

Most likely to win: Antwerp
 
Beerschot's seven-game losing streak seems set to continue. Antwerp, despite the derby pressure, are firm favourites to compound Beerschot’s misery.
 

Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Kortrijk

On 29 September at 4 pm

Most likely to win: Union SG
 
Union are strong favourites here and with good reason. Kortrijk’s defence won’t likely hold up against Union’s attacking threat, making this one look straightforward.