Prediction Houtvenne vs RFC Seraing 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Belgian Cup on 05/09/2025

Match outlook

A captivating underdog storyline greets the Belgian Cup on 05/09/2025 as Houtvenne host RFC Seraing at the intimate KFC Houtvenne A Terrein in Houtvenne. With a 1,500 crowd capacity and a string of confidence-boosting results behind them, Houtvenne arrive in bullish mood after an outstanding run through the late summer. Their recent sequence reads like a team hitting peak form: wins outnumber draws and there are no losses in the last ten matches recorded, a run peppered with emphatic victories including a 4-0 and 3-0 scoreline. Even their latest outing produced an entertaining 3-3 draw against Ninove on 30 August, evidence that this side can both score and entertain.

RFC Seraing, meanwhile, bring a more jagged set of recent results. Their last match was a convincing 3-1 win over OC Charleroi on 30 August where they overturned a half-time deficit, and Nabil Bouchentouf earned best player plaudits that evening. That win shows Seraing can produce moments of quality, but their broader formline across the sample provided is mixed at best, featuring only one win in ten with multiple defeats and draws. The inconsistency ahead of a one-off Cup tie on enemy turf is a concern for an away side looking to impose itself.

Form and momentum

The narrative here is clear: Houtvenne are steaming into this tie with momentum. Their recent run—eight wins and two draws in ten—creates a psychological edge, especially playing at home where they have been prolific, recording multiple multi-goal performances. Their home stats show five goals scored and just one conceded in the relevant sample provided, with clean sheets and a propensity to finish matches with control.

Seraing can’t be dismissed; their 3-1 victory demonstrates attacking potential and a capacity to respond under pressure. Yet their season-long results include heavy defeats and an oscillating form-report that features far more losses than wins. Traveling to a confident and largely unbeaten Houtvenne side in a knockout setting raises questions about their ability to control the match for 90 minutes.

Prediction and betting tip

This Belgian Cup tie has the feel of a hostile evening for visitors. Houtvenne’s unbeaten recent run, home comfort at KFC Houtvenne A Terrein, and a sequence of decisive wins give them the upper hand. RFC Seraing’s solitary recent high—beating OC Charleroi 3-1 with Nabil Bouchentouf standing out—suggests they can cause trouble, but inconsistency has been their story so far.

Betting suggestion: Back Houtvenne to win (1) in the 1X2 market.