Pro League matchday 20: midweek action for KVM and Cercle

Matchday 20, the last matchday of 2024, is played on 26 and 27 December. After that, it’s time for the winter break. One last dance awaits the JPL contenders in 2024. Can KV Mechelen and Cercle Brugge wrap up the year with a victory? Let’s take a look at the games of this matchday and see what we can learn from its exciting matchups.

KRC Genk vs Antwerp

26/12 1.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: KRC Genk

Let’s start the midweek with a bang! KRC Genk pays a visit to the Bosuil stadium, where Antwerp has a solid record. The Genkies won’t let up here, though: narrow win for the visitors.

Club Brugge vs Westerlo

26/12 4 p.m.

Most likely to win: Club Brugge

Club Brugge is still on a quest for another championship title. It meets Westerlo on Thursday, which shouldn’t pose too much trouble. 3 points for the home team.

KV Kortrijk vs Charleroi

26/12 4 p.m.

Most likely to win: Charleroi

Home advantage and relegation pressure for KV Kortrijk may turn this into a suspenseful thriller. Ultimately, Charleroi should be able to make it out of Kortrijk with a victory.

KV Mechelen vs Standard

26/12 6.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: KV Mechelen

At home, KV Mechelen always has a little more gas in the tank. Against the rough Rouches from Standard, Malinwa should hold its ground, if only by a thread. Slight victory for KVM!

KAA Gent vs Union

26/12 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: KAA Gent

KAA Gent and Union have similar profiles and backstories in this 2024-2025 JPL campaign. Taking home advantage into consideration, we’re giving the victory to the Buffalo’s.

OH Leuven vs Beerschot

27/12 6.30 p.m.

Most likely to win: OH Leuven

OH Leuven’s last game of the year 2024 is against Beerschot, the team that’s been thrashed by just about all others. OHL will win here, too, before the winter break.

Anderlecht vs Dender

27/12 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Anderlecht

Anderlecht remains a shadow candidate for the title. Dender should be content with its performance so far, after a long JPL absence. Count on Anderlecht to win at home.

STVV vs Cercle Brugge

27/12 8.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Cercle Brugge

On Friday, Cercle Brugge has a chance to switch places with a direct competitor: STVV. A victory for Cercle could mean an escape from the relegation zone. We predict an away win here!