BELGIAN FIRST DIVISION A PREVIEW

LOMELL, Belgium (Interstat) — Dender visits Lommel SK on Sunday, May 17, in a Belgian First Division A matchup, with both teams looking to build momentum late in the season.

Dender enters the game off a 2-1 loss at Zulte Waregem on Saturday, May 9. That defeat snapped a two-match winning streak for the visitors, who had beaten Louviere Centre 2-1 at home on May 3 and 1-0 away on April 6. Dender’s overall form has been inconsistent: the club has lost five of its last eight league matches dating to February, with the lone wins coming against Louviere Centre and a 1-0 home victory over Kampong Speu Province on Jan. 18.

The visitors’ most recent game saw goalkeeper Indigo Lambrecht, defender Reian Meddour and defender Leander Legein as the most productive players, though no saves or defensive statistics were available.

Lommel SK, meanwhile, has not played since a 1-0 loss at Royal Knokke FC on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 — a result that ended a run of three matches without a victory. The home side’s longer layoff could be a factor.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for Dender, predicting a tight, low-scoring affair. Dender’s away form has been mixed: they managed a 0-0 draw at Anderlecht on Jan. 25 but lost 2-0 at Union St-Gilloise on March 14 and 4-1 at Sint-Truiden on Feb. 21.

Lommel’s most recent home result is not listed, but the team will aim to capitalize on its familiarity with the Soeverein Stadion pitch and the support of its fans.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time. No injuries or lineup changes have been reported for either side.

The match marks the second meeting between these clubs this season; Dender won the first encounter 2-0 at home in October 2025.

Dender sits mid-table in the Pro League standings, while Lommel is near the relegation zone, making the result critical for both sides’ postseason aspirations.

A win for Dender would solidify its position in the top half; a Lommel victory could provide a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid the drop.