The reigning world champion triumphed in Namur last Sunday (December 17) and could overtake overall leader Mathieu van der Poel of The Netherlands if the result goes his way in the Belgian city.

The duo have both entered the competition tomorrow, the seventh Cyclo-cross World Cup event of the season.

Sanne Cant, leader of the women's standings, is also among the entrants and will hope to use home advantage to further strengthen her advantage in the race for the World Cup crown.

Cant, who has three victories to her name this season, is in a commanding position at the summit of the leaderboard.

Katerina Nash of the Czech Republic is her closest challenger.

Races in the elite men's and women's events are the headline items on the programme for the World Cup, while action is also scheduled to take place in the under-23 and junior categories.

British Cycling Cyclo-cross co-ordinator Matt Ellis is predicting an intriguing event on the famous Belgian course.

"Zolder features frequently on the world cup calendar and is familiar to all the riders we’ve selected," he said.

"The course includes several small climbs with sandy descents and incorporates some of the motor racing circuit, including the grandstand areas. 

"It’s a popular course which attracts big crowds and always provides an exciting atmosphere."