Prediction KV Kortrijk vs Londerzeel 2025/2026 season – Betting Tips for the Belgian Cup on 05/09/2025

Match context and form overview

The Belgian Cup returns to Kortrijk’s Guldensporenstadion on 05/09/2025 with KV Kortrijk hosting Londerzeel in a tie that pairs a proud Challenger Pro League outfit with a red-hot Second Amateur Division side. Kortrijk arrive on the back of convincing results, stringing together a run of victories across pre-season and the early league campaign. Recent wins over Royal Francs Borains and Charleroi underline a team that looks comfortable at home and confident in front of goal. The club’s last outing ended in a 2-0 victory and produced a standout performance from Thierry Ambrose, who registered the best player rating in that match.

Londerzeel will not be intimidated. Their run reads like a cup underdog’s dream: undefeated in the most recent sequence of matches, with high-scoring results that include a 5-1 demolition of Sporting Bruxelles and a 3-1 win at Ciney. The visitors show a pattern of finding the net regularly and arriving in Kortrijk with momentum and belief. Statistical slices for Londerzeel highlight an attack that has been productive both home and away, with a notable tendency for both teams to score in their fixtures and for games to clear the 2.5-goal mark.

Tactical narrative and what to expect

On paper, this is a classic cup clash where the higher-division host must balance respect for a dangerous opponent with the imperative to progress. Kortrijk’s recent domestic victories suggest a side that can control games and close out results, while Londerzeel’s unbeaten streak demonstrates resilience and an ability to exploit chances. The venue — the Guldensporenstadion in Kortrijk — will amplify the home side’s discipline and rhythm; crowd familiarity and the comfort of home surroundings often tell in cup ties when teams seek to avoid an upset.

Expect Kortrijk to try and impose structure early, using width and controlled possession to limit Londerzeel’s counter opportunities. The visitors, conversely, should look to play with freedom and press for transitions where their recent scoring form can be most dangerous. Given both teams’ recent goal patterns, the game is likely to open up if Kortrijk presses for that decisive first goal.

Betting suggestion

Based on the available information — Kortrijk’s strong recent form, home advantage at Guldensporenstadion, and a convincing 2-0 win in their last competitive match featuring a high-rated performance from Thierry Ambrose — the most sensible market here is the 1X2. Backing a Kortrijk victory offers a well-grounded prediction: expect KV Kortrijk to progress. Bet suggestion: 1 (KV Kortrijk to win).