Bitesize Prediction: Dender vs Royale Union – 13/09/25

Competition: Belgium Pro League

Market: Royale Union win

Odds: 8/15 @ Pribet

Two camps who already find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Pro League standings, Royale Union will travel to Dender on Saturday evening.

Starting with the hosts, while Dender might have eventually clung to their Pro League status last season, it is no secret that Hayk Milkon’s men are pencilled in as a standout relegation contender this time around. Last seen heading into September’s international break with a routine 3-1 defeat away at Charleroi, the Denderleeuw-based outfit are sat rock-bottom of the table and couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they return from the fortnight interval. Slumping to consecutive 2-0 losses against St. Truiden and Anderlecht last month, Dender have lost all of their previous four straight Pro League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1. Yet to record a single top-flight victory since opening up the new campaign, Saturday’s hosts should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against the defending champions. Hit with a 4-1 drumming when they last met Les Unionistes back on March 1st, it should also be noted that Dender have failed to notch a single strike in Denderleeuw so far this season.

As for the visitors, making major history last season as they remarkably claimed a first domestic crown since way back in 1935, Royale Union have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Enjoying what has been a public fairytale, Sebastien Pocognoli’s camp are already regarded as a standout contender to defend their title this time around. Last seen heading into September’s fortnight break with a rugged 2-0 victory against bitter domestic rivals Anderlecht, Saturday’s guests are unbeaten in all of their first six Pro League appearances and they mark their return this weekend leading the chase at the top of the table. Already registering 14 points, Royale Union will be looking to make another statement here. In fact, continuing on from last season, Les Unionistes have not suffered a single Pro League defeat since the middle of May. Two camps who are expected to be scrapping it out at opposite ends of the table this season, we are backing an away victory here.

Bet: Royale Union 8/15 to beat Dender in Saturday’s Belgium Pro League matchup @ Pribet