Kortrijk vs Antwerp

Kortrijk welcome Antwerp to the Guldensporenstadion in a fixture with plenty riding on early-season momentum. Kortrijk are back in the top flight after an immediate return from relegation, having finished runners-up in the Challenger Pro League, while Antwerp are still resetting after a rocky 2025-26 campaign and a coaching change. Kortrijk begin the season under new boss Michiel Jonckheere, with forward Goduine Koyalipou tipped as one to watch and captain Brecht Dejaegere back for another year. Antwerp arrive under freshly appointed coach Marvin Comper, who replaced Joseph Oosting after his May sacking, and have reshaped the squad — Vincent Janssen and Dennis Praet both departed, while winger Ibrahim Salah joined on loan from Basel. Historically Antwerp hold the edge over Kortrijk, though recent meetings have been far tighter, with Kortrijk picking up decent results in several of their last encounters. Our prediction: 1-1