Standard Liege and Westerlo lock horns at Maurice Dufrasnestadion in what promises to be a close encounter with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Red Devils head into this matchup with renewed confidence after a solid 3-1 win over Leuven, where Dennis Eckert Ayensa made a strong impact off the bench and is expected to start. Their recent form has been steady rather than spectacular, averaging 1.60 points per game, but home performances remain a concern with just a 20% win rate and only 0.80 goals scored per game at their ground.Westerlo, on the other hand, arrive in slightly better overall form, picking up 1.80 points per game across their last ten matches. Their away performances are particularly impressive, remaining unbeaten in five and averaging 2.20 points per game. Defensively, they stand out, conceding just 0.20 goals per match on the road and keeping clean sheets in 80% of those games, suggesting a disciplined and hard-to-break-down unit.