Starting with the hosts, mounting a dramatic second-half comeback away at historic foes Antwerp last time out as they eventually snatched a 2-2 draw, Anderlecht are enjoying what has become an eye-catching run of form. Securing a 2-1 victory against St. Truiden in their most recent showdown at Lotto Park, Besnik Hasi's side could still be dreaming of the chance to mount a shock title charge in 2026.
Insisting they had no choice but to 'walk away' in a statement posted online, DAZN admitted that it 'proved impossible' to secure commercially viable carriage agreements and that it 'constructively tried to find a solution'. The London-based streaming service adhered that they have met all financial commitments for the 2025/26 season so far, which included coverage of 15 matchdays of the Jupiler Pro League, 14 of the Challenger Pro League, 10 of the Lotto Super League, plus the Croky Cup Round of 32.
Club Brugge are making their presence known in Europe's premier club competition this season. The Belgian side defeated AS Monaco 4-1 during the opening round of matches and came agonisingly close to an historic victory over LaLiga giants Barcelona more recently. Club drew 3-3 at the Jan Breydel Stadium and if not for a late VAR intervention ruling out a fourth home goal, would have taken all three points from Hansi Flick's side.
Starting with the hosts, signing off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of a public nightmare, St. Liege have once again shown a string of glaring issues since opening up the new season. Remarkably failing to win any of their final 13 consecutive Pro League appearances last year, Les Rouches have rightfully come under serious scrutiny. With some in Vincent Euvard's camp starting to worry that they could face a real battle to keep hold of their top-flight status,
Slumping to consecutive 2-0 losses against St. Truiden and Anderlecht last month, Dender have lost all of their previous four straight Pro League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1. Yet to record a single top-flight victory since opening up the new campaign, Saturday's hosts should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against the defending champions. Hit with a 4-1 drumming when they last met Les Unionistes back on March 1st, it should also be noted that Dender have failed to notch a single strike in Denderleeuw so far this season.