Westerlo - SK Beveren

Saturday evening at Het Kuipje, Westerlo host SK Beveren for this matchday 9 clash in the Belgian Pro League. Westerlo enter the encounter in formidable form, having secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Royal Antwerp in their most recent league outing. Their attacking unit, expected to feature Norman Bassette and Shunsuke Saito, has been clinical throughout their recent run, including a 4-0 win against KV Mechelen. The hosts will be looking to leverage this offensive confidence to solidify their standing as they welcome their visitors to familiar surroundings.

SK Beveren arrive facing a different challenge, having struggled for consistency with recent defeats against Lommel and Kortrijk. The visitors must navigate this fixture without the injured Laurent Jans and Kurt Abrahams, placing pressure on the expected XI led by Elohim Kabore and Jearl Margaritha. While SK Beveren found success in their recent cup tie, they will need to find the defensive stability that has occasionally deserted them in the league to contain a high-scoring Westerlo side.