The Facts
- A clash between two contenders competing at the top of the table (ranked 4th and 6th).
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Mandel United could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- In the last 2 head-to-head meetings, Merelbeke has recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 0 losses, with a goal aggregate of 5:3 (averaging 2.5:1.5 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Merelbeke against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 3:1 goals.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Houtvenne | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19:8 | 11 | 18 |
| 2 | SK Roeselare | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:3 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | Mandel United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:5 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Leuven B | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | Merelbeke | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Dessel | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:13 | 0 | 11 |
| 7 | Knokke | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:10 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Hoogstraten | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:14 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | Tienen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:10 | 4 | 9 |
| 10 | Thes Sport | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:9 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Belisia Bilzen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Heist | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Cercle Brugge KSV 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:15 | -6 | 7 |
| 14 | Lyra-Lierse | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13:18 | -5 | 6 |
| 15 | KRC Harelbeke | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:19 | -14 | 4 |
| 16 | Zelzate | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6:16 | -10 | 3 |
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