On the previous matchday, Achel lost his leading position to Roeselare and recovered with a clear 0-3 win at number four Maaseik. Menen also did not grant Ghent a set and won 3-0.
Achel leads the standings in the Lotto Volley League with 25 points, but the margin over first pursuers Roeselare (24 points) and Aalst (22 points) is small. Menen surpassed Maaseik (20 pts) in fourth place.