La Louvière enter their final match of the season in freefall, having lost all five of their relegation round fixtures. Their attacking output has completely vanished during this stretch, managing just a single goal while conceding twelve.

Cercle Brugge have taken the opposite trajectory, finding the back of the net thirteen times across their five playoff outings. They dominated the reverse fixture 3-0 and have consistently exploited the defensive gaps of weaker opponents.

The stakes for this encounter are entirely removed, as the group standings are already locked. La Louvière are mathematically safe from the relegation playoffs despite their horrific run, while the visitors can no longer catch Zulte Waregem at the top.

Defensively, the home side has shown no ability to control matches, allowing opponents to dictate the tempo without resistance. Cercle’s forwards, even if rotated for this meaningless fixture, possess enough sharpness to punish those recurring structural flaws.

Given the contrasting momentum, backing the visitors offers the most logical angle. While final-day fixtures can invite unpredictable game states, La Louvière have shown absolutely nothing to suggest they can suddenly match Cercle's intensity.