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Dender vs Lommel United: Jupiler Pro League Final Showdown
This Jupiler Pro League final pits Dender against a scintillating Lommel United. While Dender have struggled for wins throughout the season, Lommel arrive on a perfect winning streak, suggesting a challenging encounter for the home side.
This fixture pits Lommel's potent attack against Dender's fragile defence. Lommel's ability to generate a high volume of shots on goal, even away from home, suggests they will look to assert dominance early. Dender's recent struggles with discipline, evidenced by an increase in fouls and yellow cards in their last three games, might see them constantly on the back foot. The home side's recent uptick in scoring in their last match could offer a glimmer of hope, but Lommel's consistent offensive threat and impressive defensive solidity make them strong favourites. Expect Lommel to try and exploit Dender's defensive frailties through quick transitions and sustained pressure.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Lommel United are unbeaten this season and have won their last five consecutive matches.
- • Dender have lost over 60% of their games this season and have a poor home record.
- • Lommel United average 2.8 goals per game overall, rising to 3 goals per game in their last three matches.
AI Prediction
Lommel United's perfect winning record and their consistent goal-scoring form make them overwhelming favourites. Dender have struggled significantly throughout the season, particularly defensively, and their home form offers little encouragement. Lommel's recent offensive surge and their ability to score freely on the road suggest they will dictate terms in this final.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google85% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x227%O/U47%BTTS67%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google85% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U43%BTTS53%
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gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai78% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x237%O/U33%BTTS57%
grok-4.3 (ko)by x-ai72% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x227%O/U37%BTTS60%
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Team recent
Dender Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Lommel United | 2 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Zulte Waregem | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | RAAL La Louvière | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Cercle Brugge | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Cercle Brugge | 1 - 4 | |||||
HOME | Zulte Waregem | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | RAAL La Louvière | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Gent | 1 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Union St. Gilloise | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Charleroi | 2 - 2 |
Dender's season has been a tough one, marked by a high number of losses and a low win percentage. Their overall scoring average is modest at best, and this is compounded by a porous defence that concedes nearly two goals per game on average. Recent form hasn't offered much respite, with two losses in their last three outings, including a heavy defeat in their most recent home fixture where they conceded three. Despite a recent home win, their overall home record is dismal, with more than 60% of games ending in defeat.
Lommel United Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Dender | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Beerschot VA | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Beerschot VA | 3 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Liège | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Liège | 3 - 0 |
Lommel United present a stark contrast, entering this final on the back of an impeccable winning streak across their last five matches, and indeed, their entire season. They boast an impressive scoring record, averaging close to three goals per game, coupled with a solid defensive unit that concedes just one on average. Their recent form is even more potent, with three straight wins, scoring three goals in each of those games. Their away form is also flawless, having won both of their recent away fixtures with a remarkable attacking output.
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