Patro Eisden v Excelsior Virton prediction

Challenger Pro League · Fri, 18 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT · Patrostadion

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

Team pages: Patro Eisden · Excelsior Virton

TACTIX’s free model pick for Patro Eisden v Excelsior Virton, Challenger Pro League on Fri, 18 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

Patro Eisden host Excelsior Virton in Challenger Pro League on Friday 18 December (kick-off 19:00 UK).

Form and the table

11 of Patro Eisden’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Patro Eisden’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Patro Eisden have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 home matches in all competitions — 1.40 points per game, scoring 1.80 and conceding 1.60. Patro Eisden have scored 16 goals, the fifth-most of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Patro Eisden have conceded 16 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 15 clubs.

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%). Away from home, Excelsior Virton have two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.33 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 1.67. Excelsior Virton have scored 15 goals, the fourth-most of the 15 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). Excelsior Virton have conceded 12 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 15 clubs.

Patro Eisden have won their last three matches in all competitions. Patro Eisden (fifth) and Excelsior Virton (seventh) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Patro Eisden the stronger side, 182 rating points above Excelsior Virton (Patro Eisden 1623, Excelsior Virton 1441, after at least 97 rated matches each).

Team news

Predicted Patro Eisden XI (4-4-2): J. Belin, L. Dietz, H. Mnoga, J. Munezero, J. Renson, L. Verstraete, S. Lahssaini, R. Takaoka, I. Delpupo, H. Seok-Ju, R. Nainggolan — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Belin (5.0 per match over eight appearances) and J. Munezero (4.1 per match over four appearances, one assist) have been Patro Eisden’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Patro Eisden (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Belin averages 4.5 saves per 90 over 720 minutes, with two or more saves in seven of the last eight appearances. J. Munezero averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 340 minutes.

Predicted Excelsior Virton XI (5-3-2): C. De Schrevel, A. Tchaptchet, E. Kari, S. Assengue, M. Guillaume, J. Ntenda, A. Dembélé, G. Arib, P. Wade, A. Hachem, T. Tormin — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Hachem (6.9 per match over seven appearances, four goals and three assists) and I. Goudani (4.8 per match over seven 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 3.0 shots per 90 over 627 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances. I. Goudani averages 3.1 key passes per 90 over 498 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last seven appearances.

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

The Numbers

Kick-off: Fri, 18 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT · Challenger Pro League · Patrostadion
Recent form: Patro Eisden 4W 0D 1L · Excelsior Virton 1W 0D 4L

Patro Eisden v Excelsior Virton (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 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.75 / 1.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.17 / 2.33

Corners

against 5.83 / 5.67 · 1 of the last 3 over 9.5

over 6 matches

3 / 4

Shots on target

against 6.83 / 6.5 · 3 of the last 3 over 8.5

over 6 matches

2.83 / 1.67

Cards

against 3 / 1.83 · 3 of the last 3 over 3.5

over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 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	Patro Eisden for / against	Line	Excelsior Virton for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.17 for · 5.83 against n 6 Last 5	9.5standard	2.33 for · 5.67 against n 6 Last 5
Shots	10.67 for · 15 against n 6 Last 5	19.5standard	10.17 for · 18.17 against n 6 Last 5
Shots on target	3 for · 6.83 against n 6 Last 5	8.5standard	4 for · 6.5 against n 6 Last 5
Fouls committed	16 for · 16 against n 6 Last 5	21.5standard	13.33 for · 12.83 against n 6 Last 5
Cards shown	2.83 for · 3 against n 6 Last 5	3.5standard	1.67 for · 1.83 against n 6 Last 5

Patro Eisden

Patro Eisden Goalkeeper

Patro Eisden — 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
J. Belin	6	90540 min	305 /90	–	00 /90

Patro Eisden — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Patro Eisden before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Belin n 8	90	4.1 7/7

Patro Eisden Defensive

Patro Eisden — 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
Lars Dietz	6	90540 min	71.2 /90	61 /90	10.2 /90	213.5 /90	71.2 /90	20.3 /90
H. Mnoga	5	87436 min	81.7 /90	112.3 /90	10.2 /90	316.4 /90	122.5 /90	00 /90
J. Renson	4	83333 min	20.5 /90	92.4 /90	20.5 /90	71.9 /90	20.5 /90	00 /90
K. Kis	3	86259 min	72.4 /90	62.1 /90	00 /90	134.5 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
J. Munezero	3	83250 min	20.7 /90	82.9 /90	00 /90	134.7 /90	31.1 /90	00 /90
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Patro Eisden — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Patro Eisden before kick-off, to 7 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
Lars Dietz n 6	90	1.2 4/2	0 0/0	—
J. Belin n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
I. Delpupo n 6	84.7	1.2 6/1	2.8 6/5	—
L. Verstraete n 6	83.5	2.9 5/5	1.6 5/2	—
Sami Lahssaini n 5	90	2 5/3	2.6 5/4	—
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Patro Eisden — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Patro Eisden before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Lars Dietz n 6	90	1.2 4/3
I. Delpupo n 6	84.7	2.5 6/3
L. Verstraete n 6	83.5	2 6/5
Sami Lahssaini n 5	90	2.4 5/3
H. Mnoga n 5	87.2	1.7 5/2
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Patro Eisden Attacking

Patro Eisden — 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
Hong Seok-Ju	5	61304 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	61.8 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90
Z. Atteri	4	53213 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	31.3 /90	10.4 /90	31.3 /90	10.4 /90
J. Bokila	1	1515 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	16 /90	00 /90
I. Delpupo	6	85508 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	111.9 /90	10.2 /90	81.4 /90	40.7 /90
L. Verstraete	6	84501 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	30.5 /90	20.4 /90	30.5 /90	00 /90
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Patro Eisden — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Patro Eisden before kick-off, to 7 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+
Lars Dietz n 6	90	0.3 2/0	0.2 1/0
J. Belin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
I. Delpupo n 6	84.7	1.9 5/3	0.2 1/0
L. Verstraete n 6	83.5	0.5 3/0	0.4 2/0
Sami Lahssaini n 5	90	1 3/1	0.2 1/0
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Patro Eisden — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Patro Eisden before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Lars Dietz n 6	90	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
J. Belin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
I. Delpupo n 6	84.7	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
L. Verstraete n 6	83.5	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
Sami Lahssaini n 5	90	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
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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	5	90450 min	204 /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 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Celestin De Schrevel n 5	90	4 4/4

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	5	90450 min	71.4 /90	61.2 /90	00 /90	132.6 /90	81.6 /90	00 /90
E. Kari	5	90450 min	71.4 /90	81.6 /90	20.4 /90	183.6 /90	51 /90	00 /90
Steeven Assengue	5	83417 min	153.2 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90	337.1 /90	81.7 /90	10.2 /90
J. Ntenda	3	88264 min	51.7 /90	31 /90	10.3 /90	134.4 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
M. Guillaume	2	90180 min	42 /90	31.5 /90	00 /90	105 /90	63 /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 7 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 5	90	1.8 5/2	2 4/4	—
A. Tchaptchet n 5	90	1.6 4/3	0.2 1/0	—
E. Kari n 5	90	1 3/2	0.6 3/0	—
Celestin De Schrevel n 5	90	0 0/0	0.2 1/0	—
A. Hachem n 5	89.8	1.2 5/1	1.6 3/2	—
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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 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Dembélé n 5	90	3.2 5/3
A. Tchaptchet n 5	90	1.4 4/2
E. Kari n 5	90	1.4 4/1
A. Hachem n 5	89.8	1.2 4/1
Steeven Assengue n 5	83.4	3.2 5/5
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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	5	90449 min	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	112.2 /90	61.2 /90	40.8 /90	40.8 /90
T. Tormin	4	37147 min	00 /90	10.6 /90	31.8 /90	10.6 /90	63.7 /90	53.1 /90
M. Inchaud	1	2424 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	13.8 /90
A. Dembélé	5	90450 min	00 /90	00 /90	40.8 /90	00 /90	30.6 /90	20.4 /90
P. Wade	5	83415 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	81.7 /90	51.1 /90	20.4 /90	40.9 /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 7 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+
A. Dembélé n 5	90	0.8 3/1	0 0/0
E. Kari n 5	90	0.8 3/1	0.2 1/0
A. Tchaptchet n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Celestin De Schrevel n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Hachem n 5	89.8	2.2 4/2	1.2 3/1
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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 7 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 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Tchaptchet n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Kari n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Celestin De Schrevel n 5	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Hachem n 5	89.8	0.6 2/1	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

Patro EisdenWLWWW

Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Excelsior VirtonLLLWL

Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.4 scored / 2.4 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

Patro Eisden#5 pos15 pts10 pl0 GD

Excelsior Virton#7 pos13 pts9 pl+3 GD

Goals per game

Patro Eisden scored1.6

Excelsior Virton scored1.67

Patro Eisden conceded1.6

Excelsior Virton conceded1.33

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