SK Beveren vs Lommel

Beveren host Lommel SK on October 9 in a Pro League clash between two sides fresh up from the Challenger Pro League — Beveren as champions, Lommel SK via the play-offs. Sitting 9th and 12th after seven rounds, both are just above the drop zone, making this an early-season six-pointer between newly promoted rivals still finding their feet. Beveren's form has been streaky: heavy 0-4 defeats to Genk and Zulte Waregem either side of wins over OH Leuven (3-0) and Sint-Truiden (2-0), with Christian Brüls creating chances and Chris Lokesa leading the scoring. Lommel SK have swung similarly, thrashing Westerlo 4-0 and edging Cercle Brugge 1-0 before a harsh 0-5 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise, with Tom Reyners their top scorer and Jason van Duiven rated their standout performer. Beveren hold the recent edge, winning February's meeting 2-0. Our prediction: 2-1