A football match between Standard Liège and Kortrijk of the Pro League will take place in Belgium on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 17:15h (UTC), check the Standard Liège vs Kortrijk betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Standard Liège vs Kortrijk will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Stade Maurice Dufrasne stadium, in the city of Liege, with a capacity for 27670 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Standard Liège vs Kortrijk betting tip 2023/2024
The Pro League has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.06 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.83 goals per match played.
Standard Liège last match
Standard Liège in its last official match won (1-2) against Luzern, in a match valid for Club Friendlies.
The odds of 1.83 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.
Kortrijk last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Pro League, Kortrijk, who used a 5-3-2 formation, faced the Gent team with a final score of 0-2.
This defeat was something that was already predicted before the game. The odds for their win, 8.50 indicated as much.
Standard Liège vs Kortrijk h2h
The last time these teams played against each other was in Pro League, where Kortrijk was at 16th place while Standard Liège occupied 14th place. Kortrijk went in with a 4-2-3-1 formation while Standard Liège opened their game with a 3-5-2 tactic.
During the football season of 2023/2024, these Pro League teams played against each other on 26-08-2023 in a duly contested game that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Standard Liège team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Kortrijk has been more irregular.
Standard Liège
Pro League leaderboard now
The Standard Liège team with 23 points currently occupies the 9th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Play-offs, with a campaign of 5 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses.
This means that Mechelen team, in 10th place, is close behind in the 21st round with a disadvantage of 1 point.
Standard Liège comes to this game occupying a position in the middle of the Pro League table, without high pressure to show results but wanting to give a good performance.
Standard Liège analysis
Standard Liège have a negative goal difference, having after 20 rounds conceded 29 goals to opponents and scored 19. An average to improve.
It appears that Standard Liège is encountering difficulties in scoring goals, as evidenced by their low number of goals scored and the high number of games in which they have failed to score. This could imply that their attacking play is lacking in quality and they need to work on creating better chances.
As we approach the Regular Season, Standard Liège is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 3.7 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Standard Liège will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
Standard Liège’s average possession rate in the league is 48.4%, which means that the team usually can’t take the initiative in the game and has a more reactive style of play. Therefore, for this match Standard Liège vs Kortrijk 2023/2024, the team should make an effort to keep the possession and be able to attack the opponent.
Playing in their home base prove wise for this team, as their record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 5 draws shows. Playing as the visiting team, meanwhile has given them 2 games won.
In comparison to Kortrijk 1998 attacks and 12 goals, Standard Liège has had 2145 attacks and 19 goals.
Best goalscorer from Standard Liège
In this season, the individual highlight is Wilfried Kanga that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 6 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Standard Liège achieved in several matches.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Kortrijk
Pro League leaderboard now
With 10 points won, Kortrijk is in 16th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 2 wins against 14 losses, plus 4 draws.
In the 21st round, the team has a small disadvantage of 5 points compared to the AS Eupen team which is just above, in 15th place.
Kortrijk analysis
We have reached matchday 20 in Pro League and at the moment Kortrijk has made 12 goals and conceded 44.
Recent games have demonstrated that Kortrijk is having difficulties in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating more quality chances.
The odds are certainly not in favor of the team, which in addition to playing in a difficult away match will have to deal with the difficulties shown in the offensive phase. At the moment, in fact, it has no more than 0.6 goals scored on average per match.
Best goalscorer from Kortrijk
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Isaak Davies. The Attacker has scored 4 times in this competition and helped Kortrijk avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Standard Liège is Wilfried Kanga, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Kortrijk is Isaak Davies, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.
Taking into consideration that Kortrijk scores an average of 0.4 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 4.18 corners.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.15 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Standard Liège side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 times this season, very different from Kortrijk who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Standard Liège vs Kortrijk betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 20th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne stadium in Liege.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pro League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
