BRUGES, Belgium (Interstat) — A pair of Belgian Pro League sides seeking momentum will meet when Cercle Brugge hosts Mechelen on Saturday.

The matchup at Jan Breydel Stadium pits two mid-table clubs coming off contrasting results last weekend. Mechelen (4-5-4) arrives with confidence after a 1-0 home victory over Sporting Charleroi on Dec. 7. Cercle Brugge (3-4-6), meanwhile, fell 2-1 at home to Standard Liege on Dec. 6, extending its winless run to five league matches.

The season’s earlier meeting between these teams finished in a stalemate, a 0-0 draw at Mechelen’s AFAS Stadion on Sept. 21.

Mechelen’s form has been inconsistent but resilient. Prior to its win over Charleroi, the team suffered a 1-0 home loss to Standard Liege but had secured a notable 1-0 away victory at Genk on Nov. 23. Their campaign includes a draw with league contender Union St-Gilloise.

Cercle Brugge’s struggles are primarily at home, where they have managed just one win in their last five league outings at Jan Breydel. A bright spot remains their 4-1 rout of Westerlo in August, but defensive frailties have been costly, including in a 4-2 defeat to Gent in September.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the most likely outcome is another tightly contested draw, with a projected final score of 1-1.

Key players to watch include Mechelen’s attack, which will look to exploit Cercle’s shaky defense. Cercle Brugge will rely on its home support to try and reverse its recent fortunes and climb the standings.

Following this match, Mechelen will visit Sint-Truiden on Dec. 21. Cercle Brugge travels to face Sporting Oud-Heverlee the same day.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. local time (1715 GMT).