Standard Liege: Can New Coach Euvrard Turn the Tide?

By: Marcelo Colombo Published On: 12/09/2025

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Standard Liege is hoping for a fresh start as they welcome KV Mechelen to their home ground. After a disappointing run that led to the early sacking of Mircea Rednic, the club has appointed Vincent Euvrard, formerly of Zutle Waregem and Dender, to steer the ship. Can Euvrard's first home game in charge be the catalyst for a Standard Liege resurgence?

Standard Liege's Struggles

Standard Liege's season has been marred by inconsistency. Despite a promising start, they have suffered three consecutive defeats. To reignite their campaign, they need a strong performance against KV Mechelen, a team that proved to be a tough opponent last season. All four encounters between the two sides ended in draws, with three of those matches finishing goalless. While Standard struggled to find the net last season, they have shown glimpses of improved creativity this year, scoring five goals. Thomas Henry has been a bright spark, netting two goals already.

KV Mechelen's Strong Start

Under the guidance of Frederik Vanderbiest, KV Mechelen has enjoyed a far more successful start to the season. Currently sitting in third place, they have only suffered one defeat in six games, alongside three wins and two draws. Their attack has been potent, scoring nine goals, but their defence has conceded seven. A key challenge for KV Mechelen will be adapting to life without their long-time captain and club legend, Rob Schoofs, who has joined Union St Gilloise. Mathis Servais has been brought in from Beveren to fill the void. Lion Lauberbach has been a standout performer upfront, scoring three goals in six appearances.

Key Matchup Factors

Euvrard's first home game as Standard Liege coach.
KV Mechelen's adaptation to Schoofs' departure.
Thomas Henry's goal-scoring form for Standard Liege.
Lion Lauberbach's threat for KV Mechelen.

This match promises to be an intriguing battle between a Standard Liege side desperate to turn their season around and a confident KV Mechelen team looking to maintain their strong start.