Lommel - KV Mechelen

Jason van Duiven remains the focal point for Lommel as they look to recover from a difficult outing against Union St.Gilloise. The forward is expected to start in a side that has experienced a turbulent run of form, balancing a clinical 4-0 victory over Westerlo with recent struggles in front of goal. With Matthias Pieklak anchoring the defence, the hosts will aim to leverage the home advantage at Soevereinstadion to regain their competitive footing in this matchday 7 encounter of the Belgian Pro League.

KV Mechelen arrive in search of a revival after failing to secure a win in their last six league outings. The visitors, featuring Dennis Praet in a congested midfield, have found points hard to come by, highlighted by a recent 0-4 defeat to Westerlo. As both teams look to stabilize their seasons, the tactical battle between the two midfields will likely dictate the tempo of this Saturday evening fixture.