Anderlecht vs Standard Liege Preview
Anderlecht will welcome Standard Liege to Lotto Park in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. Both teams will hope to return to winning ways after dropping points in their previous matches.
Anderlecht were held to a 1-1 draw by Leuven in their last match, which leaves them in fifth spot on 15 points. However, they have one game in hand, which could help them make up lost ground in the standings. The hosts have been enduring a poor run, recording just one win in their last five matches.
The Purple & White boast a record 34 Belgian Pro League titles, but their last success dates back to the 2016-17 season. Last season, they finished fourth out of 16 teams and could be pushing for a better campaign this term. Anderlecht last suffered a defeat against Standard Liege in 2023, and have been winning or drawing against them since then.
On the other hand, Standard Liege were defeated at home 2-1 by Club Brugge in their previous league match. It was their third defeat in five games, leaving them 11th in the table on 11 points. The visitors also have one game in hand, which could help improve their position if they make the most of it.
Les Rouches finished seventh last season and are still in search of their 11th top-flight title, having last clinched it in 2008-09. However, with four defeats and two draws in nine outings so far this season, Standard Liege do not seem to be on track.
Standard Liege are yet to win at Lotto Park but have shared the spoils at the venue many times.
Anderlecht vs Standard Liege Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Anderlecht have won three, drawn one, and lost one in their last five matches against Standard Liege.
- Anderlecht have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five home matches against Standard Liege.
- Anderlecht’s recent home form stands at one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches.
- Standard Liege have won once, drawn once, and lost thrice in their last five away matches.
- Overall form in the last five matches: Anderlecht (D-W-D-D-L), Standard Liege (L-W-D-L-L).
Prediction
Anderlecht boast a superior head-to-head record over Standard Liege and could draw inspiration from that in this encounter. Standard Liege might be aiming for a draw, as going for a win may be too ambitious given their current struggles.
With home advantage and recent form on their side, Anderlecht are the favorites to take the points.
Prediction: Anderlecht 2-1 Standard Liege
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Anderlecht to win
- Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
- Tip 3: Anderlecht to score first – Yes
- Tip 4: Standard Liege to score – Yes