Standard Liege - Kortrijk

Standard Liege face a pivotal test of their consistency as they host Kortrijk at Stade Maurice Dufrasne on 31 October 2026 for matchday 10 of the Belgian Pro League. The home side is expected to field a forward line of Adnane Abid, Dennis Eckert, and Salieu Drammeh, aiming to exploit a Kortrijk defensive unit currently facing significant personnel challenges. Standard Liege will look to move past their recent 2-1 defeat against Genk by leaning on the defensive stability of Ibe Hautekiet and Dimitri Lavalee to anchor their shape.

Kortrijk arrive at this fixture dealing with a notable injury crisis, with Marko Ilic, Jamie Roche, Matthew Anderson, and Nayel Mehssatou all sidelined. Their recent form has been difficult, highlighted by a 3-0 loss to Genk, and they will rely on the experience of Brecht Dejaeghere in midfield to disrupt the hosts. With both sides seeking to stabilize their league campaigns, the tactical battle in the middle of the pitch will likely dictate the outcome.