Standard Liege and Westerlo are tied on points in sixth and seventh in the Jupiler Pro League 2023 rankings. We’ve previewed the upcoming tie, which could be pivotal in deciding which team pushes on toward the top four in the final weeks of the regular campaign.
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Standard Liege vs Westerlo Preview
After an impressive promotion season last year, Westerlo are on track to register their highest finish in Belgian football in over a decade. A six-game unbeaten run, including a 4-2 win over Union Saint-Gilloise last time out, has left them just four points adrift of a top four place.
Standard Liege are also on track to better their dismal 2021/22 campaign in which they finished 14th. They sit comfortably within the European play-off places ahead of an exciting match against Westerlo.
While Westerlo are typically stronger at home than they are away, they have accumulated more points (11) and scored more goals (11) than any team in the division over the last five matches. In contrast, although Standard have only lost two of their nine matches in 2023, they have also only won three.
It is set up to be a great game at Stade Maurice Dufrasne. Westerlo were 4-2 winners in a six-goal thriller when these sides met earlier this season. You can almost guarantee goals when Westerlo are involved, and it will be up to Liege to nullify the visiting attack.
Jupiler Pro League 2023: Key Players
The 22-year-old left-back Maxim de Cuyper has emerged as a key talent since joining on loan from champions Club Brugge. The Belgian has provided eight goals and six assists in 27 Jupiler Pro League 2023 appearances, including a goal in each of his last three outings. A constant threat down the left flank, the Liege back line will have their work cut out.
In a team that has struggled for goals in recent years, Philip Zinckernagel has become incredibly important since joining on loan from Greek champions Olympiacos. The 28-year-old Dane is Standard’s top scorer this season with seven goals in 18 appearances, and is a constant nuisance across the attack.
Jupiler Pro League 2023: Standard Liege vs Westerlo Betting Tips
Westerlo win and over 2.5 goals – 3.92
There have been 98 goals in 27 Westerlo matches this season at an average of 3.6 goals per game. Two of their last three matches have featured six goals, while there have also been four or more goals in successive Standard matches. Westerlo have the edge based on their current form and we’re expecting them to take the game to Liege.
Over 1.5 first-half goals – 2.52
There has been a first-half goal in all of Westerlo’s previous six matches – two of which have seen three goals in the opening 45 minutes. There have also been three first-half goals in back-to-back Standard matches. It is an important game and there should be fireworks from the off.
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