Excelsior Virton v Liège prediction

Challenger Pro League · Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT · Stade Yvan Georges

Updated 1 Nov 2026, 07:22 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Excelsior Virton v Liège, Challenger Pro League on Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Excelsior Virton host Liège in Challenger Pro League on Friday 11 December (kick-off 19:00 UK).

The key numbers

Liège have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). 12 of Liège’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%).

Liège have lost their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Excelsior Virton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Excelsior Virton’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Excelsior Virton have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.63. Excelsior Virton have scored 14 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 8 games, ranked per game). Excelsior Virton have conceded 10 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 15 clubs.

Both teams scored in nine of Liège’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Liège have no wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.14 points per game, scoring 0.29 and conceding 2.86. Liège have scored 13 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game).

Excelsior Virton (sixth) and Liège (14th) are eight points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Excelsior Virton the stronger side, 121 rating points above Liège (Excelsior Virton 1457, Liège 1336, after at least 96 rated matches each).

Team news

By TACTIX Impact, A. Hachem (7.0 per match over six appearances, three goals and three assists) and I. Goudani (5.2 per match over six appearances, two goals) have been Excelsior Virton’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Excelsior Virton (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Hachem averages 3.4 shots per 90 over 537 minutes, with a shot in five of the last seven appearances. I. Goudani averages 2.9 key passes per 90 over 402 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last six appearances.

By TACTIX Impact, Simon Paulet (6.6 per match over six appearances, four goals) and K. Ruiz-Atil (5.4 per match over nine appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Liège’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Liège (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Simon Paulet averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 480 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last six appearances. K. Ruiz-Atil averages 2.6 key passes per 90 over 759 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT · Challenger Pro League · Stade Yvan Georges
Recent form: Excelsior Virton 2W 0D 3L · Liège 1W 0D 4L

Excelsior Virton v Liège (Challenger Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.13

Goals

against 1.5 / 2.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

2 / 5.5

Corners

against 6 / 5.83 · 2 of the last 3 over 9.5

over 5 matches

4 / 3.67

Shots on target

against 6.6 / 5.33 · 2 of the last 3 over 8.5

over 5 matches

1.8 / 2.5

Cards

against 1.8 / 2.17 · 2 of the last 3 over 3.5

over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Excelsior Virton for / against	Line	Liège for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	2 for · 6 against n 5 Last 5	9.5standard	5.5 for · 5.83 against n 6 Last 5
Shots	10.4 for · 18.4 against n 5 Last 5	19.5standard	9.83 for · 16.5 against n 6 Last 5
Shots on target	4 for · 6.6 against n 5 Last 5	8.5standard	3.67 for · 5.33 against n 6 Last 5
Fouls committed	14.2 for · 14.2 against n 5 Last 5	21.5standard	10 for · 16.83 against n 6 Last 5
Cards shown	1.8 for · 1.8 against n 5 Last 5	3.5standard	2.5 for · 2.17 against n 6 Last 5

Excelsior Virton

Excelsior Virton Goalkeeper

Excelsior Virton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Celestin De Schrevel	4	90360 min	164 /90	–	00 /90

Excelsior Virton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior Virton before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Celestin De Schrevel n 4	90	4 3/3

Excelsior Virton Defensive

Excelsior Virton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. Tchaptchet	4	90360 min	51.3 /90	61.5 /90	00 /90	102.5 /90	71.8 /90	00 /90
E. Kari	4	90360 min	61.5 /90	61.5 /90	20.5 /90	164 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90
Steeven Assengue	4	86342 min	123.2 /90	30.8 /90	20.5 /90	277.1 /90	61.6 /90	10.3 /90
J. Ntenda	3	88264 min	51.7 /90	31 /90	10.3 /90	134.4 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
H. Lambotte	1	9090 min	33 /90	33 /90	00 /90	33 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Excelsior Virton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior Virton before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Dembélé n 4	90	2 4/2	2.5 4/4	—
A. Tchaptchet n 4	90	1.8 3/3	0.3 1/0	—
E. Kari n 4	90	1.3 3/2	0.8 3/0	—
Celestin De Schrevel n 4	90	0 0/0	0.3 1/0	—
A. Hachem n 4	89.8	1.3 4/1	1.8 2/2	—
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Excelsior Virton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior Virton before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Dembélé n 4	90	3.8 4/3
E. Kari n 4	90	1.5 3/1
A. Tchaptchet n 4	90	1.3 3/1
A. Hachem n 4	89.8	1.3 3/1
Steeven Assengue n 4	85.5	3.2 4/4
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Excelsior Virton Attacking

Excelsior Virton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
A. Hachem	4	90359 min	20.5 /90	10.3 /90	102.5 /90	51.3 /90	41 /90	30.8 /90
T. Tormin	3	44132 min	00 /90	10.7 /90	21.4 /90	10.7 /90	64.1 /90	53.4 /90
M. Inchaud	1	2424 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	13.8 /90
A. Dembélé	4	90360 min	00 /90	00 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90	10.3 /90	20.5 /90
G. Arib	4	80320 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	20.6 /90	10.3 /90	61.7 /90	00 /90
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Excelsior Virton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior Virton before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
E. Kari n 4	90	1 3/1	0.3 1/0
A. Dembélé n 4	90	0.8 2/1	0 0/0
A. Tchaptchet n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Celestin De Schrevel n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Hachem n 4	89.8	2.5 3/2	1.3 2/1
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Excelsior Virton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Excelsior Virton before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Dembélé n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Tchaptchet n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Kari n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Celestin De Schrevel n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Hachem n 4	89.8	0.5 1/1	0.3 1/0
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Liège

Liège Goalkeeper

Liège — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
O. Ravet	3	90270 min	134.3 /90	–
A. André	3	85256 min	82.8 /90	–
J. Mpenza	1	9090 min	33 /90	–

Liège — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liège before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
O. Ravet n 3	90	4.3 3/3
A. André n 8	88.3	2.9 6/5

Liège Defensive

Liège — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
E. N'jo	7	90630 min	50.7 /90	121.7 /90	10.1 /90	365.1 /90	71 /90	20.3 /90
P. Ngawa	7	90630 min	81.1 /90	81.1 /90	00 /90	273.9 /90	71 /90	20.3 /90
J. D'Ostilio	5	84421 min	40.9 /90	102.1 /90	20.4 /90	173.6 /90	51.1 /90	10.2 /90
Simon Paulet	5	78390 min	92.1 /90	102.3 /90	00 /90	276.2 /90	40.9 /90	20.5 /90
D. Mouchamps	5	75376 min	61.4 /90	41 /90	00 /90	122.9 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90
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Liège — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liège before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
P. Ngawa n 8	90	1.1 6/3	0.8 4/2	—
E. N'jo n 8	90	1 7/1	1.4 6/3	—
K. Ruiz-Atil n 8	84.5	0.5 3/1	3.3 6/6	—
R. Wilmots n 8	74.5	1.1 5/2	0.9 4/2	—
V. Guillaume n 6	87	0.9 4/1	0.9 4/1	—
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Liège — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liège before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
P. Ngawa n 8	90	1.1 6/2
E. N'jo n 8	90	0.8 6/0
K. Ruiz-Atil n 8	84.5	1.2 6/1
R. Wilmots n 8	74.5	3.2 8/5
V. Guillaume n 6	87	2.2 6/4
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Liège Attacking

Liège — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
R. Ogam	6	45272 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	72.3 /90	20.7 /90	31 /90	31 /90
Nacim Dendani	6	40238 min	00 /90	10.4 /90	72.6 /90	20.8 /90	20.8 /90	62.3 /90
Harrison Ondo-Eyi	3	50149 min	10.6 /90	00 /90	42.4 /90	10.6 /90	10.6 /90	21.2 /90
A. Qevani	1	6161 min	00 /90	00 /90	11.5 /90	11.5 /90	00 /90	00 /90
K. Ruiz-Atil	7	84586 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	71.1 /90	30.5 /90	142.2 /90	111.7 /90
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Liège — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liège before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
P. Ngawa n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
E. N'jo n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
K. Ruiz-Atil n 8	84.5	1.1 7/1	0.4 2/1
R. Wilmots n 8	74.5	0.9 4/2	0.2 1/0
V. Guillaume n 6	87	1.4 5/2	0.3 2/0
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Liège — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Liège before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
P. Ngawa n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
E. N'jo n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
K. Ruiz-Atil n 8	84.5	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
R. Wilmots n 8	74.5	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
V. Guillaume n 6	87	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Excelsior Virton v Liège — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Excelsior VirtonWLLLW

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.8 scored / 2 conceded per game

LiègeWLLLL

Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.4 scored / 2.8 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

Excelsior Virton#6 pos13 pts8 pl+4 GD

Liège#14 pos5 pts9 pl-9 GD

Goals per game

Excelsior Virton scored1.75

Liège scored1.44

Excelsior Virton conceded1.25

Liège conceded2.44

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