RUS Binche vs Aywaille - Second Amateur Division - ACFF

A fascinating Second Amateur Division - ACFF chapter awaits on September 20, 2026 when RUS Binche take on Aywaille at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Enzo Maresca and Rico Lewis held a pre-match press conference on Saturday as Manchester City prepare to face Atletico Madrid in their third pre-season friendly of the summer.

The standings paint a clear picture: RUS Binche in 14th, Aywaille in 17th, and both keen to climb. Patchy would be the kindest description of RUS Binche's recent run: LDWL in their last five, a season win rate of 25%. Aywaille are in the midst of a slump, LLLL over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% summing up their struggles. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — RUS Binche average 2.25 per game to Aywaille's 0.75, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Those who followed Morocco's recent World Cup campaign will recognise the name Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. RUS Binche may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Aywaille have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. However, McInnes is relaxed about the situation and said: "When you have a player like Lawrence, who knows his way around the penalty box and how to score goals, I do not worry too much about it.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Given the balance of the numbers, RUS Binche should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. Whatever the outcome, the Second Amateur Division - ACFF fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.