Preview: Thes Sport vs. Liege in Belgian First Amateur Division Opener

TESSENDERLO, Belgium (Interstat) — The Belgian football season resumes Sunday with Thes Sport hosting RFC Liege in a Week 1 First Amateur Division clash at Sportcomplex Tesenderlo.

The match marks the official restart of the domestic campaign following the extended winter break. Both clubs will look to establish early momentum in the third-tier league.

Thes Sport enters with confidence, favored by statistical models. The Interstat ELO rating system gives the hosts a 61.30% probability of securing a victory. Their form before the hiatus was strong, finishing the autumn schedule unbeaten in their last two outings. They played to a 2-2 draw on the road against Sprimont on Oct. 19, 2025, and earned a 1-0 away victory over Entite Manageoise on Aug. 17, 2025.

RFC Liege, a historic club with a storied past, will aim to start the new year on a positive note. Their most recent competitive match was a 1-1 away draw against RSCA Futures II on Sept. 20, 2025. They will rely on that resilient road performance as they visit Tessenderlo.

Despite Thes Sport being projected as the more likely winner, the Interstat game simulator predicts a tightly contested affair, forecasting a 1-1 draw. This suggests a match where defensive organization and midfield battles could be decisive.

For Thes Sport, the key will be translating their favored status and solid pre-break form into three points at home. For Liege, disrupting the hosts’ rhythm and capitalizing on any post-holiday rust could yield a valuable away result.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon. The fixture opens a new chapter for both sides as they begin their pursuit of promotion to the Challenger Pro League.