BRUGES, Belgium (Interstat) — Belgian Cup play resumes Wednesday as Cercle Brugge KSV, a mainstay of the country’s top division, hosts third-tier Eendracht Aalst in a second-round match at Jan Breydel Stadium.

The matchup presents a classic cup contest between a professional Pro League side and a challenger from the lower National Division 1. Cercle Brugge will be heavily favored on paper, though both teams are seeking their first win of the 2025-26 season across all competitions.

Cercle Brugge enters the fixture with an 0-0 record in the domestic cup. The club’s last official match, according to available records, was not provided. Their focus may already be shifting to a crucial league match against Kortrijk scheduled for just one day later on Thursday.

Eendracht Aalst, currently 0-0-1 in the cup, is coming off a scoreless draw with Eend Termen in domestic league play on Sept. 7. Key performers in that match included forward Bob Straetman, midfielder Calvin Dekuyper, and defender Falko Geenens.

Despite the disparity in divisions, a projection from Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a potential upset, predicting a 1-0 victory for the visiting Eendracht Aalst.

The winner of Wednesday’s match will advance to the next round of the Belgian Cup. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. local time.