Jupiler Pro League Predictions 2024/25: Gameweek 19

There are two games during which the teams are in the top five of the Jupiler Pro League standings. However, the game Genk vs Anderlecht stands out in the 19th round as it is between the first and the third. 

The other game is Royal Union vs Club Brugge, who beat Genk in the previous round and have the chance to take pole position after this round. This week’s Jupiler Pro League gameweek 19 predictions were made based on expert knowledge, current form, and data.

Jupiler Pro League Gameweek 19 Predictions: 20/12/24 - 22/12/24

Westerlo and Mechelen looking to end a three-match winless run: Westerlo vs Mechelen

• Date: 20/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 19:45 UTC
• Both teams have scored over 1.5 goals per game this season, and they are likely to keep the momentum in the upcoming game.

Westerlo scored an average of 1.67 goals per game and Mechelen 1.89. Since the start of the season, Westerlo’s 83% and Mechelen’s 89% of matches in the Jupiler Pro League ended with over 1.5 goals. Likewise, the last six H2H meetings produced over two goals. Westerlo’s scoring rate at home is 100%, while Mechelen scored in 75% of their away fixtures.

Westerlo vs Mechelen Prediction 20/12/2024: Over 1.5 Goals

Charleroi and St. Truiden battling to stay away from the relegation zone: Charleroi vs St. Truiden

• Date: 21/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 15:00 UTC
• It is a game that both teams absolutely have to win, but their head-to-head competitions show that they are tied.

The last five H2H meetings in Charleroi show three draws, a win for Charleroi, and a win for St. Truiden. In the last five rounds at home, Charleroi covered the double chance in four of the five games. Playing on the road, St. Truiden lost three of their past four games and four of their last five.

Charleroi vs St. Truiden Prediction 21/12/2024: Charleroi to Win or Draw

Dender and Antwerp going head-to-head in a battle for positions matchup: Dender vs Antwerp

• Date: 21/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 17:15 UTC
• How likely is it that Dender will be able to keep their perfect record against Antwerp in the upcoming match?

We have to go way back to 2009 to see Antwerp beating Dender, which is eight matches during which time Dender won four times and the other four ended in draws. This season, Dender are on a two-match winning streak while Antwerp are going through a slump and are winless in their last four games, drawing two and losing two.

Dender vs Antwerp Prediction 21/12/2024: Dender to Win or Draw

Beerschot and Kortrijk meet in the battle of the bottom of the table: Beerschot vs Kortrijk

• Date: 21/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 19:45 UTC
• Both teams are very poor in scoring goals, and their meeting promises to be a low-scoring one.

The last five meetings between these clubs produced three or fewer goals. Moreover, both teams have scored an average of under one goal per game; Beerschot scored 0.89 and Kortrijk 0.83. Additionally, Beerschot’s 69% of games and Kortrijk’s 72% of matches in the Jupiler Pro League ended with under 3.5 goals.

Beerschot vs Kortrijk Prediction 21/12/2024: Under 3.5 Goals

Genk and Anderlecht battling for the title of the Jupiler Pro League: Genk vs Anderlecht

• Date: 22/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 12:30 UTC
• Two of Belgium’s best teams meet in this thrilling matchup, as a lot can be decided at the top of the table.

Anderlecht travel to Genk being in great form; they are unbeaten in six games, winning five and drawing one. Genk had had a six-match winning streak earlier this season but have been inconsistent lately, winning two of their last five games. However, Genk have not lost to Anderlecht at home in six games and have won eight and drawn one of their nine games at home this season.

Genk vs Anderlecht Prediction 22/12/2024: Genk to Win or Draw

Standard Liege and Gent to meet in the battle of a top-six finish: Standard Liege vs Gent

• Date: 22/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 15:00 UTC
• Gent will be looking to extend their winning streak against Standard Liege.

Currently, Standard Liege have been performing inconsistently. They have been battling to maintain a spot in the top half of the league. Gent, on the other hand, have been solid and competitive. Gent’s star players like Tissoudali and Cerri could make a significant impact on the game. Gent are the favorites due to higher consistency in recent form.

Standard Liege vs Gent Prediction 22/12/2024: Gent to Win or Draw

Royale Union and Club Brugge to battle for a top three spot in the standings: Royale Union vs Club Brugge

• Date: 22/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 17:30 UTC
• Royale Union and Club Brugge go head-to-head in an evenly matched encounter that promises to be thrilling.

Royale Union have been one of the standout teams in Belgium despite being recently promoted. They have been inconsistent recently, winning and drawing every other game in the last five rounds. Club Brugge have shown much stronger performances lately, winning seven of their last eight matches and beating the leaders, Genk, 2-0 in the previous round. We believe that Club Brugge will avoid defeat in this match.

Royale Union vs Club Brugge Prediction 22/12/2024: Club Brugge to Win or Draw

Cercle Brugge and Leuven meet in a low-scoring encounter: Cercle Brugge vs Leuven

• Date: 22/12/2024
• Kick-Off: 18:15 UTC
• The expectations of a low number of goals to be scored, according to the stats and the bookies, are quite high.

Cercle Brugge have shown a tendency of low-scoring games in recent matches; three of their last four matches ended with two or fewer goals. The same number of goals was scored in Leuven’s last eight fixtures in the league. Moreover, four of the last five H2H meetings ended with three or fewer goals. 

Cercle Brugge vs Leuven Prediction 22/12/2024: Under 3.5 Goals