Anderlecht vs Westerlo Prediction – Jupiler Pro League
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Anderlecht vs Westerlo
The best prediction for Anderlecht vs Westerlo in the Jupiler League is a victory for Anderlecht. In the opening round of the Belgian Championship, Anderlecht will host Westerlo, and the home team is expected to leverage their home advantage to dominate the match. Westerlo may struggle to contain Anderlecht’s attack, which enhances the likelihood of a win for the hosts.
Match preview: Anderlecht vs Westerlo
Anderlecht and Westerlo face off at Lotto Park in the opening round of the 1E Klasse. Historical head-to-heads at this stadium favour the home side, who have won 2 and drawn 1 of the last 3 encounters. Notably, in their last meeting here in the Beker Van Belgie on 5 December 2024, Anderlecht triumphed with a scoreline of 4-1, with Kasper Dolberg netting twice, alongside goals from Zanka and Moussa N’Diaye, while Thomas Van den Keybus scored for Westerlo.
Team analysis: Anderlecht
This marks Anderlecht’s first match in this edition of the competition, having finished the previous season in 4th place. The team enters this match following a narrow home victory against Häcken (1-0). Out of their last 10 home matches across all competitions, Anderlecht has secured 4 wins, drawn 2, and suffered 4 defeats. Their offensive line has shown consistency, scoring in 7 of their last 10 outings. However, they have conceded the first goal in 7 of those matches and were unable to respond on each occasion.
Anderlecht had a commendable season last year, earning a spot in European competitions, and they carry ambitious goals into the new campaign. As hosts, they will likely aim to assert dominance from the outset, looking to create opportunities and maintain possession. While they enter the match as favourites, they must remain vigilant to avoid surprises. Initial matches often require adjustments, but expectations are high for a strong showing.
Team analysis: Westerlo
This will be Westerlo’s opening match of the season, having finished 2nd last year. In their last fixture, a friendly, they secured a 3-1 victory against Samsunspor at home. In their previous 10 away matches, Westerlo has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Their defence has been less secure, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 games, so improvements are necessary. However, they have achieved a good scoring run, finding the back of the net in 9 of those outings. When conceding the first goal in 15 matches, they only made a comeback in 2 of those.
Westerlo had a reasonable campaign last year and recognises that opening against one of the league favourites will be a significant test. They are expected to adopt a more defensive strategy, focusing on containment and counterattacks to exploit any slips from the home side. A draw away from home would be seen as a positive result, given the difficulty of the matchup. To succeed, they must maintain tactical discipline and execute precise transitions.
The best prediction for Anderlecht vs Westerlo
Anderlecht wins or draw nullifies the bet
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