On 21.08.2026, Standard Liege is set to clash with RAAL La Louvière in an anticipated Belgium Pro League match. While Standard Liege is slightly favored, the unpredictability of the match could swing in any direction. We’ve compiled a detailed preview that includes analysis of both teams’ tactics, strengths, and weaknesses. Ensure to consult our prediction before placing your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cercle Brugge | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5/5 | 2 |
| 11 | Standard Liege | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5/5 | 2 |
| 12 | St. Truiden | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4/4 | 2 |
| 14 | KV Mechelen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 | 1 |
| 15 | RAAL La Louvière | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/4 | 0 |
| 16 | KVC Westerlo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3/8 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Standard Liege vs RAAL La Louvière
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x 1 x 1 x 1Standard Liege vs RAAL La Louvière Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | RAAL La Louvière | 27.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Standard Liege | 26.07.2025 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | KV Mechelen | Standard Liege | 16.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Standard Liege | Cercle Brugge | 08.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Standard Liege | FC Viktoria Köln | 01.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Standard Liege | Seraing United | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Standard Liege | Juventus | 25.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dunkerque | Standard Liege | 18.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Standard Liege | Francs Borains | 11.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Aubel | Standard Liege | 08.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Verlaine | Standard Liege | 04.07.2026 | 0-7 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hertha BSC | Standard Liege | 09.01.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Gent | 16.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | RAAL La Louvière | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Braunschweig | RAAL La Louvière | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | RAAL La Louvière | Samsunspor | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | RAAL La Louvière | Kifisia | 22.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lille | RAAL La Louvière | 18.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | RAAL La Louvière | Excelsior Virton | 15.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lokeren-Temse | RAAL La Louvière | 11.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | RAAL La Louvière | Rochefort | 04.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Jupiler Pro League | RAAL La Louvière | Cercle Brugge | 09.05.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Standard Liege VS RAAL La Louvière
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Standard Liege vs RAAL La Louvière
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Standard Liege vs RAAL La Louvière
There's something special brewing in Liège. Standard are back on home turf, and RAAL La Louvrière are coming to town with absolutely nothing to show from their opening two games. Zero points. Zero confidence. This is exactly the kind of fixture that can define early-season momentum.
Standard sit 11th after two draws — a 2-2 with Cercle Brugge and a 3-3 thriller at KV Mechelen. Not perfect, but there's genuine firepower in this squad. A. Abid and D. Eckert Ayensa have each scored twice in just two league games. That's efficiency. And here's the creative engine behind it all — C. Nielsen has already racked up three assists this season. Three. In two matches. That man is pulling the strings in a way that casual observers simply haven't noticed yet.
RAAL, meanwhile, have shipped four goals and scored just two. They lost to Anderlecht, then fell to Gent at home. Their top scorer M. Isah has two goals, which is encouraging, but the team around him looks fragile right now.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Standard are just a mid-table side grinding out draws. Their head-to-head record tells a different story. When RAAL visited last season, Standard won 2-0. The only time RAAL salvaged anything between these sides was a 1-1 draw at Standard's ground — and even that felt like a steal.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically. Nielsen's creativity against RAAL's disorganised defensive shape is a nightmare matchup for the visitors. Expect him to find pockets of space and feed Abid and Eckert Ayensa in dangerous positions throughout the game.
Now let's talk betting value. Standard at 1.85 is fair but not spectacular. The real edge? Both Teams to Score looks genuinely attractive here. Standard have drawn twice with goals flying in both ends, and RAAL — despite their poor start — found the net in both matches too. Isah could easily grab a consolation goal even if his side gets beaten.
I'll be bold. Standard win 2-1, with Nielsen delivering another assist and Abid on the scoresheet again. First goalscorer Abid is the pick I'm most excited about at this stage of the season.
Standard's fans deserve a proper home win. I think they're about to get one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Pirard | Belgium | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| M. Ilaimaharitra | Madagascar | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 77 |
| C. Nielsen | Denmark | 32 | Midfielder | 182 | 71 |
| T. Mohr | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 182 | 82 |
| I. Karamoko | France | 25 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| D. Eckert Ayensa | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 182 | 80 |
| M. El Hankouri | Morocco | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 68 |
| M. Fossey | USA | 27 | Defender | 179 | 76 |
| H. Lawrence | England | 24 | Defender | 171 | n/a |
| S. Jasper | Bulgaria | 24 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 69 kg |
| D. Dierckx | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 192 | 81 |
| A. Trouillet | France | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| I. Hautekiet | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 188 | 83 |
| B. Nsimba | Belgium | 26 | Attacker | 181 | 63 |
| M. Epolo | Belgium | 21 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| G. Mortensen | Denmark | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Touzghar | France | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| A. Abid | Belgium | 23 | Midfielder | 164 | 63 |
| S. Drammeh | Gambia | 23 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| Bernard Nguene | Cameroon | 20 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Peano | Argentina | 27 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 70 |
| S. Delos | France | 27 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| P. Nkoa | Cameroon | 27 | Defender | 192 | 83 |
| W. Faye | Senegal | 32 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| Y. Okou | France | 23 | Defender | 189 | 77 |
| T. Lutonda | Belgium | 25 | Defender | 167 | 65 |
| M. Wade | Senegal | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Coulibaly | Mali | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 68 |
| J. Ito | Belgium | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Filet | France | 24 | Attacker | 186 cm | 83 kg |
| M. Isah | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Kovács | Hungary | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Gillot | France | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Lamego | France | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Gueulette | Rwanda | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Radelet | Belgium | 18 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Boukamir | Morocco | 22 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| S. Gourville | France | 26 | Defender | 198 | n/a |
| B. Soumaré | France | 27 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| N. Nsingi | Belgium | 25 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
Standard Liege vs RAAL La Louvière match odds
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