In the 18th round of the Belgian Challenger League on December 16, 2025 (local Belgian time), Lierse will host Kortrijk. The visitors are determined not to linger in the second tier and will be aiming to secure all three points away against a mid-table opponent.
Our Prediction for Lierse vs Kortrijk
Lierse collected exactly 40 points last season, finishing eighth and narrowly missing out on a place in the playoffs. Their start to the current campaign has been even more restrained, and they were knocked out of the cup by their second opponent. However, the team showed clear signs of recovery toward the end of autumn, ending a six-match winless run in the league with consecutive victories over the reserve sides of Club Brugge and Anderlecht.
Kortrijk were relegated from the Pro League last season, making their objective for this campaign very straightforward: an immediate return to the top flight. Overall, their statistics remain solid, as they have won the majority of their matches. Still, there was a noticeable dip in form, highlighted by a surprise defeat to Liège. In the cup, their journey ended early as well after a narrow loss to Cercle Brugge.
From a numbers standpoint, Lierse score an average of 1.07 goals per game while conceding slightly more, at around 1.2 per match. Kortrijk, one of the league’s stronger sides, average close to two goals per round and concede roughly one goal per game.
Lierse vs Kortrijk: Key Statistics and Trends
Lierse have won three consecutive league matches.
Kortrijk have claimed victory in three of their last five games.
Lierse vs Kortrijk: Possible Starting Lineups
Lierse (possible lineup):
Vroman – Mwadi-Dado, Perdiccizi, De Kerf, Mertens – Daguin, Asare, Matuta, El Tuli, Adinani – Lenaerts
Kortrijk (possible lineup):
Ilic – Ndjeunguyé, Ruijssen, Koon – Anderson, Hens, Deyagere, Osifo, De Smet – Ambrose, Van Landschoot
Previous Matches: Lierse vs Kortrijk
The two clubs met for the first time earlier this season in August. On that occasion, Kortrijk secured a narrow 1–0 home victory.
Free Prediction for Lierse vs Kortrijk
Kortrijk did encounter some difficulties as winter approached, but their overall quality and promotion ambition should give them an edge in this fixture. We expect the visitors to deliver a strong performance and secure an important win before the winter break. Our prediction is an away victory, with odds of 1.81.
