Jupiler Pro League Predictions 2024/25: Gameweek 20
The race for the Belgian First A Division title is at its peak as Genk extended their lead at the top to three points while Club Brugge dropped two points. Anderlecht also fell five points behind the second spot after losing their game.
In the middle of the table, Charleroi were the only team to win among the teams between 12th and sixth and edged closer to the Championship Group top six teams. At the bottom of the table, Cercle Brugge was the only winning team among them and are two points behind the 12th spot.
This week’s Jupiler Pro League gameweek 20 predictions were made based on current form, expert knowledge, and data.
Jupiler League Pro 2024/25 Gameweek 20 Predictions and Betting Tips: 26/12/2024 - 27/12/2024
Antwerp to be a stubborn opponent for Genk: Antwerp vs Genk
- Date: 26/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 12:30 UTC
- Genk travel to Antwerp in a tricky away fixture as they aim to hang on to their lead at the top of the Jupiler Pro League.
Antwerp enter this match on the back of a 3-1 away win over Dender, ending a four-match winless streak during which they drew two and lost two games. Genk will be very pleased with the 2-0 win over Anderlecht at home and returning back to winning ways. The odds for this game are the same for both teams winning, 2.56. Thus, we will back Genk with a double chance as they are the team in better form.
Antwerp vs Genk Prediction 26/12/2024: Genk to Win or Draw
Club Brugge will go all out to pick up all three points and keep the pressure on the top: Club Brugge vs Westerlo
- Date: 26/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 15:00 UTC
- After losing two points in the previous round, Club Brugge need to take advantage of playing a relatively weak opponent to return to winning ways.
With the 2-2 away draw with Royale Union in the previous round, Club Brugge dropped two crucial points and fell three points behind leaders Genk. The hosts are the overwhelming favorites to win with odds of 1.28. Westerlo are winless in four games, losing two and drawing two. Playing on the road, Westerlo lost all of their last four away games and four of their six games when facing the top five teams.
Club Brugge vs Westerlo Prediction 26/12/2024: Club Brugge to Win
Kortrijk and Charleroi go head-to-head in what promises to be a low-scoring game: Kortrijk vs Charleroi
- Date: 26/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 15:00 UTC
- Both of these teams have been part of some low-scoring games this season, and the same happened in their recent H2Hs.
Since the start of the season, the average number of goals scored in Kortrijk’s games is 2.89 goals per game, and in Charleroi’s is 2.26. Both teams have a relatively weak attacking record, with Kortrijk scoring 0.89 goals per game and Charleroi 1.05. The stats show that there is a 77% possibility for this game to produce under 3.5 goals. Moreover, four of the last five H2Hs ended with three or fewer goals.
Kortrijk vs Charleroi Prediction 26/12/2024: Under 3.5 Goals
Mechelen host Standard Liege and have the ability to avoid defeat: Mechelen vs Standard Liege
- Date: 26/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 17:30 UTC
- Mechelen’s home record is much better than Standard Liege’s away record, and they are favorites to win.
In the last five meetings between these clubs, Mechelen won twice, and the other three ended with draws. In addition, the hosts covered the double chance in seven of their ten home games. Standard Liege, on the other hand, have won just one of their nine away fixtures in the Jupiler Pro League and failed against the double chance in their five away games when facing the top eight teams.
Mechelen vs Standard Liege Prediction 26/12/2024: Mechelen to Win or Draw
Gent and Royale Union meet in a very tight and close matchup: Gent vs Royale Union
- Date: 26/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 19:45 UTC
- Just two points separate these teams in the Jupiler Pro League as they search for points to climb the table.
The last four times these two teams met, the end result was a draw. Moreover, seven of Royale Union’s nine away games in the league ended with a draw. Gent won five and drew two of their nine home games and covered the double chance in the seven fixtures. Despite Royale Union being the favorites to win this game, we will go against the odds and back Gent with a double chance.
Gent vs Royale Union Prediction 26/12/2024: Gent to Win or Draw
Leuven enter the match against Beerschot as favorites: Leuven vs Beerschot
- Date: 27/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 17:30 UTC
- Both teams need points, but Leuven are in much better form and have a good form at home.
Leuven’s five-match undefeated run ended with a 1-0 away loss to Cercle Brugge. However, the hosts have lost just once at home all season, winning three and drawing the other five matches. Beerschot are Belgium's Jupiler Pro’s weakest team at the moment, sitting at the bottom of the table and losing eight of their ten away games and drawing the other one, and they lost their previous three road games.
Leuven vs Beerschot Prediction 27/12/2024: Leuven to Win
Anderlecht won’t settle for less than three points when they host Dender: Anderlecht vs Dender
- Date: 27/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 19:45 UTC
- Anderlecht will look to bounce back quickly from their latest loss against Dender, who also suffered defeat last time out.
Anderlecht’s six-match unbeaten run ended when they lost to leaders Genk 2-0 on the road in the previous round. The hosts are on an excellent home run, winning their last four matches at the Lotto Park. They have lost ground with the leaders in third place with 33 points, eight behind Genk. Dender are winless when facing the top four teams away, losing two and drawing one.
Anderlecht vs Dender Prediction 27/12/2024: Anderlecht to Win
Sint Truiden will battle it out with Cercle Brugge for safety: Sint Truiden vs Cercle Brugge
- Date: 27/12/2024
- Kick-Off: 19:45 UTC
- Both teams will be cautious of losing, and as a result, we will witness a low-scoring game from two weak attacking teams.
Three of the past four meetings between these teams ended with two or fewer goals. Both teams have the tendency to have low-scoring games, with 72% of their fixtures producing under 3.5 goals. Moreover, the average number of goals scored in Sint Truiden’s games is 3.26 goals per game, and in Cercle Brugge’s, 2.68. With so much at stake, both teams will rely firstly on defense, which will limit the scoring chances.
Sint Truiden vs Cercle Brugge Prediction 27/12/2024: Under 3.5 Goals
