Anderlecht vs Mechelen

Watford will sack Ed Still after just 14 games, making him their third permanent manager to be dismissed this season. The 35-year-old signed a contract until 2028 only two months ago but has won just three matches, continuing the club's destructive cycle of managerial chaos.

Colin Coosemans has extended his Anderlecht contract until 2028, securing the 32-year-old goalkeeper's future at Lotto Park. The deal reflects Anderlecht's pragmatic approach under financial constraints, choosing stability over ambition as they settle for a keeper who only became first choice in his thirties.

Nathan De Cat's €22.5m market value surge makes him the hottest property outside Europe's top leagues, with Bayern Munich leveraging Vincent Kompany's inside knowledge against Tottenham and Leipzig. The 17-year-old's summer exit from Anderlecht appears certain as contract talks stall, but physical limitations mean loan moves will multiply betting opportunities.

Union Saint-Gilloise returned to the Belgian Pro League summit with a typical 1-0 victory over Mechelen, showcasing the pragmatic approach that makes them both title contenders and betting market favourites. The Brussels club's ability to grind out narrow victories has become their championship calling card.