**Dender rolls in unbeaten, but Borains are catching form at home** — this is a clash between two sides moving in very different directions in the Challenger Pro League. 🔥

Francs Borains have won their last two at home (3-0, 3-2) after a rocky patch, while **Dender arrive in pristine form with five straight wins**. The home crowd could be a factor, but Dender's defensive shape and consistency make them slight favorites here.

Key storylines:

- **R. Asante and D. Ndongala** will need to create chances early; Francs Borains thrive on their home turf but can't afford to play passively against this Dender side
- **Dender's back three** — **K. Cools, I. Breugelmans, B. D. Kerf** — has looked rock solid; they've conceded just once in the last three
- **M. Viltard and K. Kotoń** control the midfield for Dender; if Francs Borains' press doesn't work in the first 20 minutes, expect Dender to dominate possession

Expected lineups:

- **Royal Francs Borains**: V. Swinnen, M. Bastian, D. Dessoleil, J. D. Molle, M. Francotte, R. Monticelli, K. Masangu, N. Diliberto, D. Ndongala, A. A. Abdallah, R. Asante
- **FCV Dender**: J. Devriendt, K. Cools, I. Breugelmans, B. D. Kerf, M. Sambu, M. Expérience, K. Kotoń, M. Viltard, N. Rodes, E. Mballa, G. Vandeplas

Prediction:

**1-2 to Dender**. Home intensity keeps it tight, but Dender's streak and road poise edge it in the second half. ⚽