Jupiler Pro League Predictions 2024/25: Gameweek 18

KRC Genk maintained their four-point lead over Club Brugge at the top of the Jupiler Pro League in the previous round. Club Brugge are putting the pressure on Genk, winning five of their last six games. 

Beerschot are losing ground at the bottom of the table and are now eight points below the safety zone after suffering another loss.

This week’s Jupiler Pro League gameweek 18 predictions were made based on data, expert knowledge, and current form.

Jupiler Pro League 2024/25 Gameweek 18 predictions: 13/12-15/12

RK Mechelen and Antwerp looking to get back to winning ways: RK Mechelen vs Antwerp

• Date: 13/12/2024
• Kick Off: 19:45 UTC
• RK Mechelen will go face to face with and try to record a first win after two defeats 

Antwerp are in the same situation but in fourth position, two above Mechelen. This game is leaning towards a draw as both teams have similar form and have struggled against the top teams.

RK Mechelen vs Antwerp Prediction: Draw

Beerschot will host Standard Liege and search for a surprise win: Beerschot vs Standard Liege

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick Off: 15:00 UTC
• Time is passing by for Beerschot as they face a must-win game.

Standard Liege are one of the top Belgian teams but are only eighth currently in the standings. As a result, the visitors must win to get closer to the top spots and a chance to play in Europe. Beerschot did well in the last four home games and avoided defeat against some top teams.

Beerschot vs Standard Liege Prediction: Standard Liege to Win or Draw

Leuven takes on Charleroi in what is expected to be a low-scoring encounter: Leuven vs Charleroi

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick Off: 17:15 UTC
• Leuven in 12th place will face Charleroi, who are tenth, in an attempt to win their first game in five.

Leuven have drawn their last four games, and although it may seem a positive result, they have dropped down to just one point above the relegation zone. Charleroi are also not completely safe with 21 points and have lost two of their three away games against lower-ranked teams. 

Leuven vs Charleroi Prediction: Leuven to Win or Draw

Kortrijk are looking to progress further up as they host Dender and may be able to avoid defeat: Leuven vs Dender

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick Off: 19:45 UTC
• Kortrijk want to at least grab a point in this match and stay close to safety. 

They have won three of their last four home games. Dender, on the other side, failed to win in their last four away games, drawing two and losing two. This game can go either way, but we will favor Kortrijk to avoid defeat.

Kortrijk vs Dender Prediction: Kortrijk to win or draw

Club Brugge to beat leaders Genk in the main event of round 19: Club Brugge vs Genk

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 12:30 UTC 
• In one of the most important games of the season, Club Brugge will take on Genk and attempt to close the gap to one point.

Genk failed to beat Club Brugge on the road in the last two H2Hs. Both teams are in excellent form, and little details will separate them. Last season Club Brugge beat Genk 4-0 at home, and the hosts are keen to achieve a positive result.

Club Brugge vs Genk: Club Brugge to win or draw

Royal Union to avoid defeat by Westerloo in the middle of the table battle: Royal Union vs Westerloo.

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 15:00 UTC
• Royal Union, who are undefeated in five games, host Westerloo, who have lost their last

 three away games. The hosts are seventh with 24 points, two more than their opponents. Royal Union have covered the double chance in seven of their eight home games while losing five times when traveling. Royal Union avoided defeat in the last five H2Hs when playing at home.

Royal Union vs Westerloo Prediction: Royal Union to Win or Draw

St. Truiden to attempt to hold off in-form Anderlecht in a very tough tie: St. Truiden vs Anderlecht.

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick Off: 17:30 UTC
• Conceding 11 goals in three games is not the ideal form to be in when facing a team like Anderlecht. St. Truiden’s defense is the second-worst in the Jupiler League.

Anderlecht have won four of their last five games, but their away form is a bit alarming, having lost twice in the last four. Nevertheless, the visitors scored at least a goal in six of their last eight away matches.

St Truiden vs Anderlecht Prediction: Anderlecht to win

Gent to host Cercle Brugge in a match with at least two goals expected: Gent vs Cercle Brugge

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Time: 18:15 UTC
• Cercle Brugge travel to Gent and attempt to end a four-match winless streak (D1, L3). 

The visitors are second from the bottom but with 16 points are just three points from safety. Gent are having a strong season and are currently in fifth position with 26 points. Gent scored the opening goals in nine of their 17 games in the Jupiler Pro League.

Gent vs Cercle Brugge Prediction: Gent to win