Standard Liege vs Kortrijk prediction

Standard Liege – Kortrijk, Jupiler Pro League, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Maurice Dufrasnestadion

Standard Liege is #9 in the table (11 pts) and Kortrijk #17 (3 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Standard Liege has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Standard Liege 2, draws 1, Kortrijk 3. Their last meeting, on January 10, 2025, ended Standard Liege 1-0 Kortrijk.

Standard Liege

05:15 PM

Kortrijk

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Standard have a chance to halt a damaging run against a Kortrijk side still searching for stability under Daniel Beichler. The hosts should see more of the ball, but the uncertainty around Matthieu Epolo and Standard’s recent set-piece mistakes give the visitors a genuine route into the match. Kortrijk’s returning options strengthen their resistance, yet their attacking output and away record have been a major problem. The decisive question is whether Standard turn territorial control into a lead before Kortrijk’s new pressing plan creates disorder.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

This has been a notably low-margin fixture in recent seasons, with neither side consistently dominating the other. Standard’s previous home meeting with Kortrijk ended in a narrow victory, but the broader series warns against assuming an open contest.

Injuries and absences

Standard’s biggest concern is Epolo’s unresolved concussion clearance; Pirard would take over if the first-choice goalkeeper is not passed fit. Nielsen and Nguene remain absent, while Lavalée’s hip issue needs monitoring despite expectations that he will be available.

Form (last 5)

Standard LiegeLeague position #9 · 11 ptsL L L

KortrijkLeague position #17 · 3 ptsL W L

Standard Liege vs Kortrijk stats

	Standard Liege	Kortrijk
Played	9	8
Goals scored	14	2
Goals conceded	15	18
Clean sheets	2	1

Last meetings

2025-01-10Standard Liege 1-0 Kortrijk
2024-08-18Kortrijk 1-0 Standard Liege
2024-01-20Standard Liege 0-1 Kortrijk
2023-08-26Kortrijk 1-1 Standard Liege
2023-02-12Standard Liege 0-2 Kortrijk
2022-08-28Kortrijk 0-1 Standard Liege