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Deprived of the title in 2022-2023, Club Bruges has regained its crown of Belgian Champion which it is accustomed to displaying since it has still won 5 of the last 8 editions of this championship. Last year, Simon Mignolet's partners were able to snatch the title by a small point to the detriment of Union Saint-Gilloise. They were even able to play in the semi-finals of the Conference League where they were finally beaten by Fiorentina 4-3 over the 2 matches. Undefeated during their summer preparation, the Gazelles, on the other hand, missed their return to competition by losing to Union Saint-Gilloise during the Belgian Super Cup last week 1-2.

Opposite, FC Mechelen did not is ultimately only a mid-table club in Belgium where it only took 2nd place in the play-off group for the Conference League, and 8th overall in this championship over the entire season. This summer, the Kakkers won 3 of their first 4 preparation matches against Oudenaarde 0-3, Wilrijk 1-2, Lille 1-1 and Heist 0-1 but they ended this phase of friendly matches with a defeat against the 'Olympiakos 2-0 last weekend.

Club Brugge is now orphaned by Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, scorer of 18 goals last season in the league, who has taken over as manager of Brentford. This is the only big departure to report in this team which has otherwise strengthened itself by attracting winger Tzolis (Fortuna Düsseldorf), goalkeeper Romero (Estudiantes) and Swedish striker Nilsson (Union Saint-Gilloise) who had scored 16 times last year in the championship. The locals can also still count on the Spanish striker Jutgla (8 goals, 6 assists) and the Dane Skov Olsen (14 goals, 4 assists last year). However, he should not be back after his participation in the Euro. Defender Ordonez is also on the flank.

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In search of a 12th Irish championship title for almost 15 years now, Bohemian FC will certainly have to wait at least one more season since they are struggling in the 2nd part of the standings, in 8th place, with 26 points taken. in 22 matches. It is only 4 points ahead of the relegation play-off but still 2 games behind most of its competitors. Unable to win a single match for 6 days, the capital's players suffered a setback against Sligo Rovers 0-2 but they found a little peace in their hearts by winning the FAI Cup against Shamrocks Rovers 1- 0 last weekend.

Dundalk also finds itself in great difficulty this year after having nevertheless imposed its domination on this championship between 2014 and 2020, a period where the team had always finished at least in one of the first two places in the ranking. From now on, this team is only in 9th position out of 10 and finds itself in a bad position because it is virtually forced to play in the relegation play-offs. Defeated by Waterford United 0-1 and Shamrock Rovers 1-0, the Lilywhites recovered against the bottom side, Drogheda United 4-2, but saw their FAI Cup road stop against this same team the following week 2-1.

Long injured, goalkeeper Buckley is still on the sidelines along with defender Cornwall, and midfielders Brian and James McManus who are used more regularly this season. Conversely, striker Rooney (4 goals) and the team's top scorer, the Englishman Akintunde (5 goals) should respond well to their coach's call. Dundalk FC should make the short trip without the midfielder relatively important Paul Doyle who is stuck in the infirmary at the moment.

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Promoted to the elite 4 years ago, Drogheda United may well have to return to the lower level in the coming weeks since it brings up the rear in the standings with only 17 points taken in 24 days. Worse still, the Drogs are 9 points behind the first non-relegation team with 12 games remaining in the season. In complete disarray, the latter have only taken 2 points during their last 10 meetings and they remain on a big setback suffered against Dundalk 4-2, the 9th in the standings, whom they however beat in the cup this week next 2-1. Barely promoted this season, this Waterford United team has moved directly to the top of the table despite its 3 years of absence at the highest level of Irish football.

She is indeed well established on the 3rd step of the podium in this championship with 10 points behind the leader and 3 ahead of her first pursuer. However, after winning 3 straight matches against Kerry 1-2, Dundalk 0-2 and St Patrick's 1-0, the Blues were dominated by Galway 1-0. They got back on track the following week, dominating Cockhill Celtic 2-1.

The bottom red is still without its starting goalkeeper Jethen Barr, midfielder Gary Deegan, striker Aaron McNally and the very important Zishim Bawa who has made three attempts this season. On the other hand, the Haitian striker Frantz Pierrot (4 goals), who should not be confused with his almost namesake Frantzdy Pierrot who passed through Guingamp, and the striker James-Taylor, who scored 3 goals in 2 appearances, are well present. On the Waterford side, midfielder Rowan McDonald, the very important Chris Pattisson and the most dispensable Kyle White are still out of the group, injured.

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