Westerlo vs Eupen Prediction 15.12.2023

• Competition: Belgium - Jupiler Pro League
• Date: Friday, 15th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Het Kuipje (Westerlo)

Seated in the 13th and 14th positions on the Jupiler Pro League table, Westerlo and Eupen will battle it out at Het Kuipje for a victory that could potentially lift them out of the relegation zone.

Following the thrilling six-goal rollercoaster in the 3-3 draw against St. Truiden and back-to-back losses to Charleroi (2-3) and Belgian giants Anderlecht (1-3), Charleroi managed to capitalize on the crisis plaguing bottom-side Kortrijk, putting an end to their streak of unfavorable outcomes with a late winner from substitute Erdon Daci for a final score of 2-1. As a result of this outcome, De Kemphanen have rejuvenated their points tally, now boasting 14 points in the bag, placing them just three steps behind the first team outside the relegation zone.

Standing in their way is Eupen, a side desperately seeking to bounce back from a string of burning results and escape the most riskiest quartet of the table, after enjoying a promising start to their Jupiler Pro League campaign. Indeed, within the ranks of the club from the Walloon region, there are reasons for nervousness and concern, as they have gone six matches without the taste of victory, with it all starting from their elimination in the Belgian Cup when they succumbed to a 0-2 defeat against Oostende. Due to these disappointing outcomes, Pandas have slipped into the relegation zone, currently positioned at a frustrating 13th place, now distanced by two points from safety.

Westerlo vs Eupen Betting Tips: BTTS

Taking into account the defensive vulnerabilities of both sides and the shared ambition for maximum points, it would be genuinely surprising for goals to be absent in both nets. In fact, the high positions, second and third, of these two clubs on the table concerning match efficiency come as no surprise, given their defensive lines' frequent capitulation. Skipping the top six in the table and zooming in on teams from the sixth position downwards, we notice that Westerlo stands out with their most prolific attack, making the opponent's net ripple 23 times in 17 top-flight matches. 

As a result, De Kemphanen should effortlessly find their way onto the scoresheet against Eupen, a team whose defensive quartet has turned into a goal magnet for opposing teams, letting in an alarming 35 goals up to this point. More fascinatingly, the visiting side also has an opportunity to light up the scoreboard on Friday, as Westerlo has incredibly conceded no less than three goals in six out of the last seven home Jupiler Pro League fixtures. Ultimately, we can conclude that both sides are susceptible to serious lapses at the back, and considering that the first encounter ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, we believe another high-scoring stalemate is on the cards.