Beerschot VA vs Liège - Challenger Pro League

The Challenger Pro League returns to the home ground on October 10, 2026, where Beerschot VA and Liège will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

In the Challenger Pro League table, Beerschot VA currently occupy 1st and Liège sit 10th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have been imperious, W in their last five underpinning an elite win rate of 80% that marks them out as genuine contenders. It has been a wretched run on the road for the visitors, DDLWL in their last five and a win rate of 20% that explains their lowly standing. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Beerschot VA average 2.4 per game to Liège's 1.8, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Beerschot VA will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Liège will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Chelsea have been encouraged to consider a surprise move for Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, with former Red Devils midfielder Quinton Fortune believing the Cameroon international could suit their style of football.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman E. Sternal — 2 goals this term — will be one to watch. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. But United aren't budging—they still consider the Slovenian striker central to Michael Carrick's long-term project at Old Trafford.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. All signs point towards a home win, with Beerschot VA favoured to come out on top by a 3-2 scoreline. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Challenger Pro League standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.